- 0.5mg Champix dosage is film-coated capsular biconvex, white to off-white, with "Pfizer" on one side and "CHX 0.5" on the other side. 
- 1mg Champix dosage is film-coated capsular biconvex, light blue with "Pfizer" on one side and "CHX 1.0" on the other side.
Always remember to use right Champix dosage at the right time to avoid ineffectiveness and side effects from the drug.
Each film-coated Champix dosage includes the active ingredient, varenicline tartrate salt as well as other inactive ingredients such as calcium hydrogen phosphate anhydrous, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, silica – colloidal anhydrous, Opadry White for 0.5 mg, and Opadry Blue for 1 mg and Opadry Clear.
Detailed information about Champix dosages
- Champix dosages are available in 0.5mg (white) and 1mg (blue) tablets
- Begin your Champix dosages with 0.5mg once a day or as advised by your doctor
- Increase the Champix dosage to 0.5mg twice daily after three days
- Champix dosages may be increased to 1mg twice daily after seven days; this is the quit date and you should stop smoking completely after this
- Champix dosages should be consumed with a glass of water after your meals
- Try not to skip Champix dosages; however if you miss any of the Champix dosages, don’t double dose and skip the missed Champix dosage completely
The effect of Champix dosages vary from individual to individual. Under any circumstances, Champix dosages should be taken under medical supervision. The Champix dosage given above may not apply to you, your Champix dosages should be decided by your doctor. For best results, Champix dosage should be taken for 12 weeks.
You may talk to your doctor if you cannot abstain from nicotine during these 12 weeks. He may recommend you to take additional 12 week course of Champix dosage.
Always keep a record of the use of drugs like insulin, asthma medicines, and blood thinners if you are taking Champix dosage as you may need to change the dose of these medicines before starting and after ending the Champix treatment.
Remember
Don’t start, alter or stop your Champix dosage without your doctor’s advice. Immediately report any side effects resulting from taking Champix dosages.
Bonus Information – Champix Storage
Champix should be stored at room temperature (18°C to 30°C), away from moisture, sunlight and heat. Keep Champix out of the reach of children. Do not keep this medication in the bathroom or the kitchen.
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