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Patient concerns
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Nocrav 1mg Tablet

Prescription Required

Marketer

Lyf Healthcare

SALT COMPOSITION

Varenicline (1mg)

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Nocrav 1mg Tablet helps quit smoking by reducing the craving for a cigarette and the irritable feeling that occurs when you stop smoking. It works by blocking the nicotine effect on the brain and this suppresses enjoyment while smoking or the urge to smoke.

Nocrav 1mg Tablet is used in adults to help them stop smoking

Uses of Nocrav Tablet

Quitting smoking

Benefits of Nocrav Tablet

In Quitting smoking

Nocrav 1mg Tablet is a medicine used, along with social support and counseling, to help people quit smoking and to prevent an urge to smoke again. Nocrav 1mg Tablet starts working from the very first dose and is a very safe and effective way of treating smoking addiction.

Side effects of Nocrav Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Nocrav

Nausea
Headache
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Abnormal dreams
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)

How to use Nocrav Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nocrav 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nocrav 1mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Nocrav 1mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Nocrav 1mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

UNSAFE

Nocrav 1mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Nocrav 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nocrav 1mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Nocrav 1mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Nocrav 1mg Tablet is recommended.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Nocrav 1mg Tablet

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Quick tips

Nocrav 1mg Tablet helps you to quit smoking by reducing the craving for a cigarette and the irritable feeling that occurs when you stop smoking.
In addition, counselling should be done to increase the chances of a successful quit attempt.
Quitting smoking can lower your chances of having lung disease, heart disease or getting certain types of cancer that are related to smoking.
Nocrav 1mg Tablet can make you very sleepy. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Stop taking Nocrav 1mg Tablet and inform your doctor if you notice sudden mood and behavior changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart diseases, fits (seizures), or other mental disorders.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzazepine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Cholinomimetic Alkaloids-Varenicline

Patient concerns

Dear Sir, I am a smoker for about 12 years, now I use to smoke about 15 cigrates per day. Now I am feeling that my lings is filled with nicotine and tar. Kindly advice me a tablet which these nicotine and tar can be cleared from the lungs.

Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora

Pulmonology

Only quitting smoking will help. No such wonder drug

Is there any medical to clear up lungs and other things caused by heavy smoking

Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora

Pulmonology

Quit smoking. Quitting is best remedy. Eat healthy and exercise

I have been smoking for 8 years and now i want to quit smoking.give me some tips how to quit and what will happend after quitting smoking

Dr. Sajeela Maini

Smoking

You will benefit tremendously when you quit smokings. every puff of cigarette contains 4800 chemical compunds and 68 carcinogens. it is wdely called a cancer stick.when you quit smoking your stamina will improve drastically, you will feel fresher and energetic whole day. We have a CO machine; we see the changes in the CO levels even after one day of quitting

I am a smoker from last 20 years. My daily stock is 10 cigarette. Now I wanna to quit. Is there any medicine for quitting smoking??

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Dear sir your problem can surely be treated with homeopathy but as your case is a chronic case it requires long case taking, examination and regular follow up, therefore, please visit a homeopath so that he can examine you and guide you accordingly.

FAQs

Q. Is Nocrav 1mg Tablet an anti-depressant?

No, Nocrav 1mg Tablet is not an anti-depressant medicine. It belongs to a class of medicines known as smoking cessation aids. It does not contain any nicotine. It blocks the action of nicotine in your brain and helps to reduce cravings. It also helps with the withdrawal symptoms associated with giving up smoking. Quitting smoking feels like a loss as people associate smoking with pleasure but Nocrav 1mg Tablet is not an antidepressant.

Q. What's the best time of day to take Nocrav 1mg Tablet?

You can take Nocrav 1mg Tablet at any time of the day. However, it is advised to take the medicine at the same time each day so that you remember taking it. Initially, it is prescribed once daily and then twice, morning and evening. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Check with your doctor if you are not sure or if you have any queries.

Q. Does Nocrav 1mg Tablet affect sleep?

Yes, Nocrav 1mg Tablet may cause sleepiness. It may also cause dizziness, trouble in concentrating, and transient loss of consciousness. You should avoid driving, operating complex machinery, or engaging in any potentially hazardous activity until and unless you know how this medicine affects you.

Q. Can you just stop Nocrav 1mg Tablet?

If you really want to quit smoking you should continue taking Nocrav 1mg Tablet as advised by your doctor. However, if you experience serious side effects or if you are not sure consult your doctor. Sudden discontinuation of Nocrav 1mg Tablet in some cases have resulted in irritability and sleep disturbances. In such cases, gradual tapering of Nocrav 1mg Tablet is recommended.

Q. Can I take Nocrav 1mg Tablet and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), together?

Yes, you can take both together for better results, as they do not interfere with working of each other. However, taking these medicines together is not recommended since there are increased chances of side effects, which might force you to stop all treatment together. The side effects include nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, upset stomach, and tiredness.

Q. How should I take Nocrav 1mg Tablet?

Take it as prescribed by your doctor. Take it after a meal with a full glass of water. Swallow the medicine without breaking or crushing. There are 3 ways which can help you quit with Nocrav 1mg Tablet. Firstly, choosing a quit date when you will stop smoking and start taking Nocrav 1mg Tablet 1 week prior to that date. Secondly, take Nocrav 1mg Tablet for 12 weeks. Pick a date to quit smoking between days 8 and 35 of treatment and take it for 12 weeks. Lastly, if you are sure that you are not able or willing to quit smoking right away, start taking Nocrav 1mg Tablet and reduce smoking during the first 12 weeks of treatment. Aim to quit smoking by the end of 12 week. An additional 12 weeks of treatment is recommended for successful quitters to increase the likelihood of complete cessation of smoking.

Q. Can I continue smoking while on Nocrav 1mg Tablet?

If you really want to quit smoking, it is best to first decide on a quit date and stick to it. Initially the process to quit smoking may seem very difficult. However, for the first 1-2 weeks you can continue smoking. Continuing to smoke after your ‘quit date’ is not dangerous but will mean that you are less likely to quit successfully. Nocrav 1mg Tablet may help you in the process as it reduces the effect of cigarettes if you do smoke when on treatment.

Q. Can I take again if I took it before and did not quit?

Speak to your doctor about whether another course of Nocrav 1mg Tablet will be right for you. Another course can only be started if you are motivated to quit smoking and were not able to do so during prior Nocrav 1mg Tablet treatment for reasons other than side effects or you returned to smoking after quitting.

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Country of origin: India

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