Acetium® – Lozenges to quit smoking
Lozenges to quit smoking without nicotine
Quitting smoking can be challenging as cigarette smoke contains substances that reinforce smoking behaviour and make stopping a real challenge.
Acetium® lozenge is a nicotine-free smoking intervention product intended for those who want to quit smoking. Acetium® lozenge – quit smoking is devoid of the side effects of conventional smoking intervention methods (such as nicotine dependence and possible adverse side effects of medicines).
Acetium® lozenge – quit smoking is a CE marked medical device
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Why acetaldehyde matters when quitting smoking?
- Cigarette smoke contains acetaldehyde, a harmful substance that dissolves rapidly into saliva during smoking.
- Acetaldehyde is known to support the addictive properties of smoking and plays a role in maintaining tobacco dependence.
- Reducing acetaldehyde exposure in saliva during smoking has been shown to support smoking cessation efforts.
How Acetium® lozenge works
Acetium® lozenge works during smoking by acting locally in saliva:
- The lozenge slowly releases L-cysteine, a natural amino acid
- L-cysteine binds acetaldehyde in saliva
- Acetaldehyde is converted into a harmless compound
- This reduces acetaldehyde exposure while the lozenge dissolves in the mouth
The lozenge also contains xylitol, which supports oral hygiene.
How to use
- Use one Acetium® lozenge every time you smoke a cigarette
- Allow the lozenge to dissolve slowly in the mouth
- Regular use (3-6 months) is recommended as part of a smoking cessation period, following the instructions for use.
Acetium® lozenge does not contain nicotine or medicinal drugs.
Brochures and instructions for use
Acetium® lozenge – quit smoking Brochure
Acetium® lozenge – quit smoking IFU
REF
| REF | Product | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 620430 | Acetium® lozenge – quit smoking | 10 x 30 lozenges |
Acetium® lozenges and cigarette smoke acetaldehyde-related literature:
- Salaspuro VJ, Hietala JM, Marvola ML Salaspuro MP. Eliminating carcinogenic acetaldehyde by cysteine from saliva during smoking. Cancer Epid Biomark Prev 2006;15:146-149.
- Secretan B, Straif K, Baan R, Grosse Y, El Ghissassi F, Bouvard V, Benbrahim-Tallaa L, Guha N, man C, Galichet L, Cogliano V. WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer Monograph Working Group. A review of human carcinogens-Part E: tobacco, areca nut, alcohol, coal smoke, and salted fish. Lancet Oncol 10:1033-1034.
- Syrjänen K, Salminen J, Aresvuo U, Hendolin P, Paloheimo L, Eklund C, Salaspuro M, Suovaniemi O. Elimination of cigarette smoke-derived acetaldehyde in saliva by slow-release L-cysteine lozenge is an effective new method to assist smoking cessation. A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled intervention. Anticancer Res. 2016;36:2297-2306.
- Syrjänen K, Eronen K, Hendolin P, Paloheimo L, Eklund C, Bäckström A, Suovaniemi O. Slow-release L-cysteine (Acetium®) lozenge is an effective new method in smoking cessation. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled intervention. Anticancer Res 2017;37: 3639-3648.
Acetium® is a registered trademark of Biohit Oyj, Finland