NiQuitin and Nicorette are therapeutic nicotine

Therapeutic Nicotine or Nicotine Replacement Therapy does not contain the harmful tars and gases found in cigarette smoke.

It binds to the same brain receptors as the nicotine in cigarettes. It can gradually reduce the receptor's demand for nicotine over time and helps reduce withdrawal symptoms such as cravings, anxiety and irritability.

Therapeutic Nicotine is clinically proven that will help smokers quit smoking, it doubles the chances of quitting smoking. It provides 24 hour protection even from tough morning cravings. It will relieve cravings in minutes.

In Malaysia, Nicorette is available in medicated chewing gums form whereas NiQuitin is newly launched recently and available in lozenge form and patch.

YAZ: Drospirenone/Ethinylestradiol 3mg/20mcg

YAZ is an ultra low dose once daily combined oral contraceptive containing 3mg drospirenone and 20mcg ethinylestradiol. It is administrated in a regimen of 24 days of active tablets, followed by a 4 day hormone free interval using inert tablets (24/4 regimen).

Drospirenone is the newest synthetic progestogen (a spironolactone analogue) that resembles endogenous progesterone and exhibits anti-mineralcorticoid and anti-androgenic properties, in addition to progestogenic activity. Ethinylestradiol is a commonly used synthetic oestrogen. As with other combined oral contraceptives , YAZ prevent pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation and exerting peripheral contraceptive effects.

1. Clinical trials indicated that YAZ, in a unique 24/4-day regimen, is a good contraceptive option providing 99% contraceptive protection.


2. Besides oral contraception, YAZ is indicated for treatment of emotional and physical symptoms associated with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder ( a severe form of PMS) and treatment of moderate acne vulgaris.


3. The new 24/4-day regimen of YAZ helps reduce hormonal fluctuations, while extending the anti-mineralcorticoid and anti-androgenic benefits of drospirenone over three additional days, compared to the 21/7 regimen.


4. YAZ is well tolerated, with adverse events generally typical of those experienced with other combined oral contraceptives.