WHAT IS CHAMPIX (MAINTENANCE PACK) 1MG?

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CHAMPIX (MAINTENANCE PACK) 1MG contains Varenicline

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WHAT CHAMPIX (MAINTENANCE PACK) 1MG IS USED FOR?

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CHAMPIX (MAINTENANCE PACK) 1MG is used in adults to help them from stop smoking
nIt can help to relieve the craving and withdrawal symptoms associated with stopping smoking

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WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS:

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TALK TO DOCTOR

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Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:

nAre allergic to Varenicline or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
nHave a history of psychiatric disorder
nHave heart or blood vessel problems
nHave experienced seizures/fits
nAre alcoholic
nHave kidney problem
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PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING

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If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine

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CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS

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CHAMPIX (MAINTENANCE PACK) 1MG is not recommended for use in children or adolescents below 18 years

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DRIVING & USING MACHINES

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CHAMPIX (MAINTENANCE PACK) 1MG may produce dizziness and sleepiness
nThis medicine affects your ability to drive and operate complex machinery

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INTERACTIONS:

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Tell your doctor about all the medicines, if you take,

nTheophylline a medicine to treat breathing problems
nWarfarin a medicine to reduce blood clotting
nInsulin a medicine to treat diabetes
nOther therapies for smoking cessation
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DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

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Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
nCHAMPIX (MAINTENANCE PACK) 1MG is for oral use
nThe tablet should be swallowed whole with water and can be taken with or without food
nBefore starting your course of CHAMPIX (MAINTENANCE PACK) 1MG you should usually decide on a date in the second week of treatment (between day 8 and day 14) when you will stop smoking
nIf you are not willing or able to set a target quit date within 2 weeks, you may choose your own target quit date within 5 weeks after starting treatment
nAfter 12 weeks of treatment, if you have stopped smoking, your doctor may recommend an additional 12 weeks of treatment with CHAMPIX (MAINTENANCE PACK) 1MG 1 mg film-coated tablets twice daily to help avoid returning to smoking
nIf you are not able or willing to quit smoking straight away, you should reduce smoking during the first 12 weeks of treatment and quit by the end of that treatment period. You should then continue to take CHAMPIX (MAINTENANCE PACK) 1MG 1 mg film-coated tablets twice daily for a further 12 weeks resulting in a total of 24 weeks of treatment

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If you take more CHAMPIX (MAINTENANCE PACK) 1MG

nIf you accidentally take more CHAMPIX (MAINTENANCE PACK) 1MG than your doctor prescribed, you must seek medical advice or go to the nearest hospital casualty department immediately
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nIf you forget to take CHAMPIX (MAINTENANCE PACK) 1MG
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nDo not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet
nIt is important that you take CHAMPIX (MAINTENANCE PACK) 1MG regularly at the same time each day
nIf, it is within 3-4 hours before your next dose, do not take the tablet that you have missed
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nIf you stop taking CHAMPIX (MAINTENANCE PACK) 1MG
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nUnless your doctor instructs you to stop treatment, it is important to keep taking CHAMPIX (MAINTENANCE PACK) 1MG
nIn smoking cessation therapy, risk of returning to smoking may be elevated in the period immediately following the end of treatment. You may temporarily experience increased irritability, urge to smoke, depression and/or sleep disturbances when you stop taking CHAMPIX (MAINTENANCE PACK) 1MG
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SIDE EFFECTS OF CHAMPIX (MAINTENANCE PACK) 1MG:

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SERIOUS

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Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

n• Seizure, stroke, heart attack
n• Difficulty concentrating, decreased heart rate and increased appetite or weight gain
n• Suicidal thoughts, changes in thinking or behavior
n• Blistering of the skin, mouth, around the eyes or genitals
n• Serious allergic reactions including angioedema (swelling of the face, mouth, or throat)
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COMMON

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Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

nChest infection, inflammation of the sinuses
nIncreased weight, decreased appetite, increased appetite
nSleepiness, dizziness, changes in the way things taste
nShortness of breath, cough
nHeartburn, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea, feeling bloated, abdominal pain, toothache, indigestion, flatulence, dry mouth
nSkin rash, itching
nJoint ache, muscle ache, back pain
nChest pain, tiredness
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UNCOMMON

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Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

n• Fungal infection, viral infection
n• Feeling of panic, difficulty thinking, restlessness, mood swings, depression, anxiety, hallucinations, changes in sex drive
n• Seizure, tremor, feeling sluggish, less sensitive to touch
n• Conjunctivitis, eye pain, ringing in the ears
n• Angina, rapid heart rate, palpitations, increased heart rate
n• Increased blood pressure, hot flush
n• Inflammation of nose, sinuses and throat, throat and chest, throat infection congested sinuses, excess mucous from nose causing cough, runny nose
n• Red blood in stools, irritated stomach, change of bowel habit, belching, mouth ulcers, pain in the gums
n• Reddening of the skin, acne, increased sweating, night sweats
n• Abnormally frequent urination, urination at night
n• Increased menstrual flow
n• Chest discomfort, flu like illness, fever, feeling weak or unwell
n• High blood sugar
n• Heart attack
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RARE

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Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

n• Feeling unwell or unhappy, slow thinking
n• Stroke
n• Increased muscle tension, difficulty with speech, difficulty with coordination, reduced sense of taste, altered sleep pattern
n• Disturbed vision, eyeball discoloration, dilated pupils, sensitivity to light, shortsightedness, watery eyes
n• Irregular heartbeat or heart rhythm disturbances
n• Blood in vomit, abnormal stools, coated tongue
n• Stiff joints, rib pain
n• Glucose in urine, increased urine volume and frequency
n• Vaginal discharge, changes in sexual ability
n• Feeling cold, cyst
n• Diabetes
n• Sleep walking
n• Loss of contact with reality and unable to think or judge clearly (psychosis)
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STORAGE:

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Keep this medicine out of reach of children
nDo not use this medicine after the expiry date
nStore at room temperature (15-25°C)