FAQ

• Is Cytisine available in the US?

  Cytisine is not approved by the FDA for use in the United States (US). However, it is widely available in Canada and European countries.

• Is Cytisine FDA-approved?

  Cytisine is not FDA-approved. It was approved by the MHRA (medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency) to be used as an OTC natural product in Canada in 2017 and as a prescription medicine in the UK in January 2024. 

• What does Cytisine do to the body?/How does Cytisine work?

  Cytisine acts as a partial agonist of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and mimics the effects of nicotine with lower potency. It reduces withdrawal symptoms and nicotine cravings, making it effective for quitting smoking.

  However, it may cause some side effects, such as vomiting, sleep problems, or nausea in some people. 

• How do I get Cytisine?

  You can get Cytisine online via Ashcroft Pharmacy. Just fill out an online consultation form and our pharmacists will figure out whether Cytisine is safe for you.

  Once approved, we will dispatch your medicine to your doorstep via our fast, discreet delivery process.

• What is another name for Cytisine?

  Cytisine, also known as sophorine or baptitoxine, is derived from plant species such as Sophora and Cytisus spp. Due to its nicotine-like effects, cytosine is widely used in smoking cessation treatments. 

• What are Cytisine's benefits?

  Cytisine tablet is an effective smoking cessation treatment. It stimulates nicotine receptors in your brain, alleviating nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms. It is an affordable treatment and also has a favorable safety profile compared to others, such as varenicline.