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Varenicline
Part of group: Smoking cessation aid
SACAA Part 67 assessment
Acceptable with conditions / grounding period
Active ingredient(s)
2 in groupVareniclineNicotine replacement
Smoking cessation aid
Stabilisation period
At least 2–4 weeks stable and side-effect free (varenicline)
Guidance notes
Nicotine replacement is generally acceptable. Varenicline may cause vivid dreams, sleep disturbance, nausea and mood change and requires a DAME-supervised, side-effect-free stabilisation period before flying.
Known SA brand names
ChampixNicoretteNicotinellNiquitin
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