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The following table summarizes the NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) recommendations concerning the use of nicotine-containing e-cigarettes for adults.
| Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Information Provision | Provide clear, consistent, and up-to-date information to interested adults. |
| E-cigarette Usage Details | - E-cigarettes are regulated, but not licensed medicines. |
| - Insufficient evidence about long-term harms from e-cigarette use. | |
| 👉E-cigarette usage is substantially less harmful than smoking. | |
| - To benefit, stop smoking tobacco entirely while using e-cigarettes. | |
| Duration of Use | Discuss the duration the individual plans to use the e-cigarettes. |
| Prevention and Quitting | Encourage use long enough to prevent a relapse into smoking. Guide on quitting them eventually. |
| Side Effects and Safety Concerns | Regularly check for any side effects or safety concerns. Encourage reporting of side effects. |
| Nicotine Consumption Importance | Emphasize consuming sufficient nicotine to tackle withdrawal symptoms and guide on ensuring the same. |
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