Nicorette Microtab 2mg Sublingual - 100 Tablets

Nicorette Microtab is a small 2mg tablet designed to give you fast relief from a sudden nicotine craving – quietly and without fuss. You simply place one under your tongue and let it dissolve slowly, so there's nothing to chew and nothing to hold. That makes it one of the most discreet forms of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) available, and a practical choice for the moments when reaching for gum, a lozenge or a mouth spray just isn't convenient. This pack contains 100 tablets.

When you stop smoking, it's the drop in nicotine that triggers cravings and withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, low mood, disturbed sleep and increased appetite. Nicorette Microtab helps by giving you a controlled, lower dose of nicotine – but without the tar, carbon monoxide and other harmful chemicals you take in from cigarette smoke. By taking the edge off cravings and withdrawal, it makes those difficult moments more manageable so you can stay on track. It's here to help you quit; it isn't a harmless product or a treatment for smoking-related illness.

Place a single tablet under your tongue and let it dissolve slowly – this usually takes around 20 to 30 minutes. Don't chew it, suck it hard or swallow it whole, as this stops the nicotine being absorbed properly and can upset your stomach. Most people use one tablet when a craving strikes, and heavier smokers may need two at a time. Always follow the dosing instructions and daily maximum in the pack leaflet, and don't use more than the amount stated.

Cravings rarely arrive at a convenient moment. Because the microtab sits quietly under your tongue, you can use it in a meeting, on public transport, in a shop queue or anywhere that chewing gum or spraying into your mouth would feel awkward. Many people keep a pack to hand for exactly these situations, alongside another NRT form they use at home.

Fast-acting forms like the microtab work well on their own, but many people find they quit more successfully by using combination therapy: a nicotine patch to deliver a steady level of nicotine in the background, plus a fast-acting form such as the microtab to deal with breakthrough cravings as they happen. If you think combination therapy might suit you, a pharmacist can help you choose the right patch strength and show you how to use the two together.

NRT gives you the best chance of success when it's part of a plan. Most people use a fast-acting form like this for around three months and then gradually cut down before stopping altogether – the pack leaflet explains how. Pairing your NRT with support from your local NHS Stop Smoking Service or your pharmacist makes you significantly more likely to quit for good, so it's well worth asking. And if you have a slip-up and smoke a cigarette, don't give up – keep using your NRT and carry on with your quit attempt.