Niquitin cq lozenges (4mg)

Advantages: great aid to quit smoking
Disadvantages: none

...I give up smoking two years ago, but it was not easy, I tried the gum and the nicorette inhaler and I failed with both attempts. I had smoked for 14 years, so I new it was not going to be easy, I smoked 40 - 60 fags a day and I new I couldnt quit with willpower alone. I went to my GP and he was prescribing medicine, that could make you take fits, so I decided not to bother with this idea, as I would probably be the unlucky one who would take the fits. So I went to my local chemist and they informed me about Niquitin cq lozenges, they cost around £8.00, they advised me these would be good for me as I would have smoked my first fag within 30 mins of waking in the mornings. So I got them home, read the label and discovered that there were some mild side affects, one of them being hiccups which for the first few days I got the hiccups...

jenny967 06.12.2007 (20.12.2007) · Read review
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Niquitin CQ Lozenges - Have helped me!

Advantages: Helps you to quit smoking! I found it helped with food cravings
Disadvantages: Funny taste to begin with

...I was recommended these by my GP when visiting their 'stop smoking' clinic. I found the lozenges very useful and help with any cravings. They come in 4mg for heavier smokers and 2mg for the milder smoker. The flavours are either plain (taste a bit sweet) or mint flavour (Minty!). You are meant to place one between your cheek and gums and alternate between each side of the mouth, they slowly dissolve in about 30 mins or so. The great thing I found with the lozenges was it helped with food cravings especially as you cannot eat or drink when you have one in your mouth. The taste takes a short while to get used to (a bit spicey maybe?) but not long. You start with 1 lozenge every 1 - 2 hours then gradually reduce the amount you have over a period of time (The pack comes with instructions). Overall I found this to be a good product and have...

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Who fancies a post-coital Nicotine lozenge?

Advantages: May ultimately help me to live longer
Disadvantages: Nausea, Cheaper to smoke

...For anyone that has seen either my drunken ramblings on here or on ciaochatting you will know that I have given up smoking. Today is day 20 or something but basically I am in week 3. I have had a couple of lapses (mainly after alcohol) but essentially I am there and the NiQuitin CQ Lozenges have helped this. But lets get this straight - unless you really want to quit you never will. For me the turning point was my mum. I know it?s a disgusting habit that will eventually kill me (that?s presuming my liver doesn?t give out first) and although I meant to give up it never actually happened and being 28 and having smoked for 12 years I didn?t even know if I would be able to give up. Then my mum had a routine mammogram and it showed a lump that they biopsied for cancer. Now my mum has never smoked, barely drinks and eats a very...

couscous 19.07.2004 · Read review
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Using NiQuitin Lozenges

Advantages: Effective,clean and easy to use
Disadvantages: Expensive (24p.per lozenge)not easy to stop and only available in "Mint" flavour

...I gave up smoking on the 1st.July 2002 and have not smoked since. I followed the instructions right down to step 3. Present consumption is 4 a day. Getting off the lozenges completely is proving difficult as the initial withdrawal symptoms return albeit in much reduced intensity. The leaflet says do not use beyond six months so I have until the end of Dec.2002, but is it wise to continue although it is obviously better than smoking, in my particular case. The active ingredient is nicotine so are we lozenge users still smoking by proxy? Another constituent is Aspartame which is surrounded by some controversy----search on a web-engine for information. Like a lot of ex-smokers I am concerned about re-starting but a good read up on C.O.P.D. (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Emphysema and the big "C" restores determination rather...

Ricky63 12.11.2002 (10.12.2004) · Read review
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The Lozenge of Luurrrvvve

Advantages: They Are very soothing and taste quite nice...
Disadvantages: They have an E number in and they give me heartburn.

...that these little yellow beauties (and yes, they have E104 in them, mores the pity) actually do what they say on the box. They are very soothing if you have a sore throat, and the peppermint oil and lemon oil in them does wonders for a blocked up nose. The antiseptics in them (there are two, apparently...) help to fight against the infection, though it has to be said that 6 days into this cold, and a whole packet of Strepsils later, I still haven't managed to kick it into touch, whereas I know had I been self medicating with my herbal remedies, I would have been fighting fit by saturday morning... However, these are good for what they are. The pack Himself bought for me was from Tesco, and cost £2.28 for 16. the lozenges come in a box with the logo in black and the Strepsils sign in yellow. Inside you will find two silver foiled packets...

phoenixgreen 05.10.2007 · Read review
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NUMBING RELIEF

Advantages: Gives some relief from painful throats
Disadvantages: More expensive than gargling with salt water etc

...I woke up this morning and felt a stabbing pain in my throat. I swallowed gingerly – OWH – very sore. Bugger – l have a sore throat! I got up and came to work – lm not that ill and ld rather take a sickie when l need it of for a worthwhile day off!! I popped into Tesco’s on my way to work to pick up some form of pain relief. The leading brand name has to be Strepsils – l choose Strepsils extra. These are a stronger lozenge for painful sore throats. Tesco’s had the full range of Strepsils products, priced from £2.15 for the ordinary lozenges to £2.49 for the extra lozenges – each having 24 in a packet. THE STREPSILS RANGE  Antiseptic Lozenges The original range formulated to ease the discomfort of sort throats. They contain DICHLOROBENZYL, which is an antiseptic...

purdy 23.08.2001 · Read review
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SUCKING YOUR WAY PAST A SORE THROAT

Advantages: Good price
Disadvantages: Short term effect

...What does a foal and my throat have in common? Both are a little hoarse. I tell you, seeing as I can barely speak right now, I?m grateful that the internet exists as a medium to get across my terrible jokes! That?s right, I?ve been struck down with yet another cold, and as well as having a nose that could run for England right now, I?m also suffering with a croaky throat. Seeing as I am 100% male, I?ve decided that I need medication as there is no way that I could possibly be expected to ask my natural defences to cope with this affliction. A quick search through the cupboards uncovered a packet of Strepsils which were left over from the last bout of disease to hit the SeasonTicketless house. The box holds 24 lozenges each of which are approximately 15mm in diameter. This particular box doesn?t have a flavour as you would...

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Fight Back With Some Extra Action!

Advantages: Relieves Pain Instantly
Disadvantages: Pain eventually returns

...i have Blackcurrant flavour, the words 'Blackcurrant Lozenges' are situated underneath 'Strepsils Extra'. Just below that says, 'Anaesthetic and Antiseptic Action.' Inside of the box, contains two plastic trays covered in foil with 12 lozenges in each tray making a total of 24 lozenges. The actual lozenges themselves are of a circular shape and a dark purple colour. *************************************** What do the Strepsils Extra do? *************************************** [Info from the back of the packet:] Strepsils Extra Blackcurrant Lozenges provide effective pain relief for sore throats. The active ingredient in Strepsils Extra Lozenges provide a double action: Anaesthetic: to relieve pain and discomfort Antiseptic: to fight the infections which can cause sore throats...

Siobhany 14.12.2004 · Read review
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No need to Whisper

Advantages: Many varieties for different symptoms.
Disadvantages: Expensive

...This is an opinion about Merocaine. No I do not mean the Punk Band from Dundee. I am actually taking about Strepsils instead. Confusion ends here! There is no convincing medical research that proves that antiseptic lozenge and sprays actually work for sore throats. Some preparations contain a local anaesthetic, which may help reduce the pain but build up sensitisation. Strepsils contain Merocaine (Benzocaine) and relieved more people?s sore throat symptoms around the world than any other company?s products and they can now offer a broad range of treatments for relief from winter ailments. Originally launched in 1958, Strepsils not only provides a wide choice of throat care lozenges in eight tasty forms, but also offers soothing relief from coughs and a food supplement to even help support the immune system in its resistance to...

wulise 19.06.2001 (26.10.2001) · Read review
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TALKING WITH A CROAK IS NO LONGER A JOKE

Advantages: NUMB THE THROAT FROM PAIN
Disadvantages: CAN HAVE SOME SIDE EFFECTS

...Well in my last op,I wrote about my sore throat and what I was taking to ease it ;this time my hubby,Tom has got it and he wants something much stronger that?s his words not mine. He went to the chemist for as you know a sore throat is caused by a virus,and no antibiotics will shift it,it has to just run it?s course. Of course Tom?s sore throat is all my fault,I had it first so I am passing it round. The three of us are sitting here like general hospital,the only really fit one among us is Roy,our grandson but he hates to feel out of it all so we let him suck his lollies and drink his lemonade as if he is a walking wounded. We are all drinking plenty of liquids,but Tom?s chosen fix it all is strepsil lozenges. These are bought from any chemist and there are many different varieties I think Tom was a bit surprised when he...

royray 27.01.2003 (13.06.2003) · Read review
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