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Medicines nicotine bitartrate dihydrateQuestion & answer

nicotine bitartrate dihydrate · Medicine question

Should the lozenge be chewed or swallowed?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. It should be sucked slowly and moved between the gum and cheek until dissolved.

Sources for this answer

Boots NicAssist 1 mg compressed lozengeemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 7

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