Tabex contains the active substance cytisine, which acts on the smoker’s body similar to nicotine. Taking Tabex leads to a gradual cessation of smoking without unpleasant sensations and discomfort associated with quitting cigarettes.
Tabex is used in people addicted to smoking (chronic smoking) who want to quit.

Do not take Tabex if:

Presence of allergy (hypersensitivity) to the active substance cytisine or any of the other ingredients of Tabex;
recent myocardial infarction or stroke. unstable angina pectoris, heart rhythm disorder (cardiac arrhythmia), atherosclerosis;
pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Relative contraindications for the use of Tabex are:

chromaffin tumors of the adrenal gland;
gastroesophageal reflux disease (return of stomach juice to the lower part of the esophagus, which is manifested by a burning sensation);
mental illness (some forms of schizophrenia). Take special care when using Tabex Since there is not enough clinical experience on the safe use of Tabex, care is needed in patients with:
ischemic heart disease (impaired blood supply to the heart muscle);
heart failure (weakness of the heart muscle):
arterial hypertension (high blood pressure);
cerebrovascular diseases;
blockage of blood vessels;
kidney and liver diseases;
hyperthyroidism (increased function of the thyroid gland);
Ulcer;
diabetes.

There is no sufficient clinical experience for the safe use of Tabex also in children under 18 years of age and adults over 65 years of age.
The application of Tabex is not recommended in these categories of patients without prior consultation with a doctor and assessment of the benefit/risk ratio. Taking other medicines
Inform your doctor if you are using drugs such as physostigmine, galantamine, statins, drugs to lower blood pressure, for the treatment of tuberculosis, due to a possible increase in their side effects when used simultaneously with Tabex.
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription. Taking Tabex with food and drink
Food and drink do not affect the effect of Tabex.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should not be treated with Tabex.

Driving and using machines
There are no data on adverse effects of Tabex when performing activities that require increased attention and speed of reactions.

Application
The tablets are taken orally with a sufficient amount of liquid.
Dosage: the treatment is carried out according to the following scheme:

1-3 days – 1 tablet 6 times a day (in 2 hours). During these days, a gradual decrease in the number of cigarettes smoked is expected. If the result is unsatisfactory, the treatment is stopped and can be repeated after 2-3 months. With a satisfactory effect (significantly reduced number of cigarettes) after the 3rd day, the treatment continues according to the scheme;
4-12 days – 1 tablet every 2.5 hours (5 tablets daily);
13-16 days – 1 tablet every 3 hours (4 tablets daily);
17-20 day – 1 tablet every 5 hours (3 tablets daily);
21-25 days – 1-2 tablets daily.
The final cessation of smoking should take place on the 5th day after the start of treatment. After the end of the treatment course, the patient must show willpower and not allow himself a single cigarette.
If you have taken more than the required dose of Tabex If you have taken a dose greater than prescribed, you may feel nausea, acceleration of the heart rate, difficulty breathing. Vomiting and dilated pupils are possible. In such a case, stop taking Tabex and consult a doctor or seek help at the nearest health facility.

If you forget to take Tabex
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, take it as usual, skipping the dose you forgot. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Continue to take the medicine as described in this leaflet.

If you have any further questions related to the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Content
The active ingredient is cytisine (cytisine) 1.5 mg.
The other ingredients are: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, talc, magnesium stearate, color Opadray II brown.
What Tabex looks like and contents of the pack
The tablets are beige, round, biconvex. 20 tablets in a blister of RU/with aluminum foil, 5 blisters in a cardboard box, together with a leaflet.

This medicinal product contains lactose. If you have an intolerance to some sugars, you must inform your doctor before starting treatment with Tabex.

Contraindications:
Like all medicines, Tabex can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. During treatment with Tabex, especially at the beginning, the following side effects are possible:

dry mouth, changes in taste and appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea;
headache, dizziness;
palpitations, pain in the chest area, increased heart rate, slight increase in blood pressure;
drowsiness, insomnia, increased irritability;
difficulty breathing;
muscle aches;
weight loss, sweating.

Manufacturer: Sopharma