Varenicline Tablets

Varenicline is a medicine that helps people quit smoking. By targeting receptors in the brain, it alleviates nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms, making it easier to quit smoking for good.

Previously sold under the brand name Champix, varenicline was approved for use in Europe by the EMA in September 2006. However, Champix was recalled in 2021 due to an impurity issue, which made it temporarily unavailable.

A generic version has been available since August 2024, allowing patients to once again get the effective smoking cessation medication. The generic version contains the same active ingredient and produces the same mechanism of action as Champix, ensuring it is equally effective.

Varenicline has a dual action to support your efforts to quit smoking:

1. Reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms

By partially activating nicotine receptors in the brain, this treatment mimics the effects of nicotine. This reduces cravings and alleviates symptoms of withdrawal, making quitting smoking more manageable.

2. Blocks the rewarding effects of smoking

Varenicline also blocks nicotine from binding to these receptors. This makes smoking less rewarding, as you don’t experience the same pleasure and relief when smoking.

This dual action addresses both the physical cravings and the mental addiction associated with smoking, greatly improving your chances of quitting successfully.

This medication has been found through clinical trials to be an effective smoking cessation aid. Taking it for this provides many health benefits.

1. Reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms - taking this medication reduces the need to smoke and takes it off your mind.
2. Blocks the rewarding effects of smoking - with smoking feeling less rewarding, quitting becomes easier.
3. Reduces dependence on nicotine - since smoking is less rewarding, you become less dependent on it over time.
4. Increases your chances of quitting for good – studies show that people using varenicline are more likely to stay smoke-free long-term.
5. Convenient and easy to use - it’s taken in pill form, making it easy to add to your daily routine.

To use Varenicline safely, follow the dosage and treatment course our medical team prescribes. This ensures the medication works as intended and helps avoid side effects.

Take each tablet with water. Do not break, chew or split tablets, as this can make them work less effectively.

Each starter pack contains two doses: 0,5 mg and 1 mg tablets. Once you have completed the starter pack, you can be prescribed a refill pack which only contains 1 mg doses.

See the following table for the general dosage schedule for this treatment:

Follow these instructions when storing your tablets:

• Store below 30°C in the original packaging
• Keep out of the sight and reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date
• Do not throw away medicines via wastewater or household waste*

*Take your unused medicine to your local pharmacist for proper disposal

As with all prescription medications, Varenicline can produce side effects.

This treatment is suitable for men and women over 18 looking to quit smoking.

To find out if you’re suitable for this treatment, simply complete a consultation form at the top of this page and our medical team will quickly determine whether it is safe for you.

Who cannot take it?

This treatment is not suitable for some people. This is because they are at a greater risk of developing side effects.

Do not take it if you:

• Are allergic to Varenicline or any other ingredient in this medication - allergic reactions to medicine pose a threat to your health and can even be fatal
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding - this medicine is not approved for use in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, as safety for the child cannot be determined.

Cautions

Some conditions mean the safety of this medication will need to be determined by our doctors on a case-by-case basis.

This includes those who:

• are more likely to have a seizure or have a genetic predisposition to seizures
• have a history of cardiovascular disease
• have a history of psychiatric illness

Yes, you can buy Varenicline online safely and securely through OnlineClinic.

Here at OnlineClinic, all our doctors are registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and our pharmacy is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Placing your order with us means using a service you can trust, with no hidden fees and a dedication to patient safety.

Before placing an order, you will first need to complete a free online medical consultation so we can get an understanding of your condition. If approved, the medication will be sent straight to your door in discreet packaging so you can start getting better as soon as possible.