nicotine sublingual tablet
Last reviewed 06/2021
- the tablet is held under the tongue and dissolves over approximately 30
minutes
- Nicorette sublingual tablet ('Microtab') releases 2mg of nicotine, of which
1mg is then absorbed via the buccal mucosa
- 1-2 tablets are used hourly - maximum dose of 40 tablets per day
- nicotine sublingual tablets may cause mild irritation in the throat and mouth - this declines with use (1)
Check the summary of product characteristics before prescribing this drug.
Reference:
- Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (1999), 37(7), 52-56.