Ingredient

Varenicline Salicylate

Varenicline salicylate acts as a medication to assist with smoking cessation.

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MFDS ingredient code M266101

What does it do?

Varenicline salicylate is a drug that acts on nicotine receptors and is used to support smoking cessation. It affects the nervous system to reduce the desire to smoke and alleviate withdrawal symptoms.

This ingredient partially binds to the nicotine receptors in the brain, reducing the pleasure associated with smoking. It also helps to alleviate withdrawal symptoms, decreasing the discomfort that arises during smoking cessation.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike other smoking cessation aids such as nicotine replacement therapies, varenicline salicylate acts directly on brain receptors. This may result in a more direct and potent effect in quitting smoking.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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