Tips to help you quit for good
Speak to a doctor about quitting cigarettes/smoking
Use muscle relaxation and breathing techniques
Avoid friends who smoke or situations that involve smoking in the early stages of quitting
Rehearse saying no to when someone offers you a cigarette
Avoid or minimise alcohol consumption when you begin quitting
Avoid or reduce drinking coffee or other drinks containing caffeine
Tell you friends and family to support you and keep you accountable
Eat healthy food, avoiding high-fat and high-sugar foods,
Drink water instead of sugary drinks
Exercise regularly
Reward yourself with a smoke-free activity
Smartstop products are not registered on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) and can only be prescribed through the Special Access Scheme (SAS), the Authorised Prescriber Scheme (AP) or by Clinical Trial as they are unapproved therapeutic goods. Unapproved therapeutic goods have not been evaluated for quality, safety, efficacy or performance. Therefore, the prescribing health practitioner must consider the available evidence to support the use of the unapproved product and any potential risks for the individual patient. The responsibilities of the prescribing health practitioner include adhering to relevant standards of the goods medical practice and obtaining informed consent. The long-term health risks of unapproved products, even those that comply with TGO 110, are still unclear. Patients can also call Quitline 13 78 48 or visit the Quit Now website. Smartstop is a pharmacy marketing group on behalf of Amcal Pharmacy Prahran.
