Zyban
Zyban is a generic bupropion 150mg slow-release tablet taken to help people stop smoking, sold in packs of 30, 60, 90, 120 or 240.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150mg | 30 tablets | $52.50 | $1.75 |
| 150mg | 60 tablets | $87.00 | $1.45 |
| 150mg | 90 tablets | $116.10 | $1.29 |
| 150mg | 120 tablets | $145.20 | $1.21 |
| 150mg | 240 tablets | $266.40 | $1.11 |
- Category
- Addiction Recovery · Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Bupropion
- Route
- Oral
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 150mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Smoking cessation
- Therapeutic Class
- Smoking cessation aid
- Pharmacological Class
- Aminoketone
- Minor Side Effects
- Dry mouth, Insomnia
- Moderate Side Effects
- Anxiety, Dizziness
- Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Originator
- GSK
- Onset Time
- 1-2 weeks
- Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug Interactions
- MAO inhibitors, Levodopa
- Age Restrictions
- Not for children.
What you will receive
Zyban is the originator brand name, made by GSK. We use it to identify the medicine; the pack you receive is a generic equivalent, not the original Zyban.
- The same active ingredient (Bupropion) at the same strength.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
FAQ
What pack sizes does Zyban come in?
Zyban comes as 150mg tablets in packs of 30, 60, 90, 120 or 240. This is generic bupropion, not the original Zyban. The price per tablet in Hong Kong dollars appears on each page, and larger packs cost less per tablet.
What happens if a Zyban parcel goes missing?
If a Zyban parcel does not arrive within the delivery window, or arrives damaged, it is sent again free; if that is not possible the order is refunded. You can cancel within 24 hours if it has not been dispatched, and support answers 24/7 in English and Cantonese.
What are the alternative names for Zyban and bupropion?
Zyban and Wellbutrin are brand names of bupropion. Here, bupropion can be bought online as generic Zyban, and also as Bupron SR, generic Wellbutrin and bupropion tablets. These are generics, not the original brand.
How long does Zyban take to work?
It builds up over the first week or so, which is why the quit date is usually set for the second week of treatment. Cravings often feel weaker after that point. Bupropion is also used for depression, where the full effect can take four weeks or longer.
Can I drink alcohol with Zyban?
Keep alcohol to a minimum. Alcohol and bupropion each make a seizure more likely, and the risk is greatest after heavy drinking or a sudden stop following a heavy spell.
Can I keep smoking while I take Zyban?
Yes. You keep smoking as normal until your quit date, which is normally in the second week of treatment. The tablets need that first week or two to build up in the body, so there is nothing to gain by stopping on the day you start them.
Is Zyban the same as Wellbutrin?
Both contain bupropion. Wellbutrin is sold here in 150mg and 300mg tablets and is listed for depression as well as for smoking cessation, while Zyban is the 150mg tablet sold for stopping smoking. Same active ingredient, different brand and strength range.
How long does Zyban stay in your system?
Bupropion clears slowly, and it usually takes about five to seven days after the last tablet before it has gone from the body. Any side effects you had can take a few days to settle as well rather than stopping the moment you stop taking it.
About Zyban
What Zyban is used for
Zyban is a 150mg slow-release bupropion tablet used to help people stop smoking. Bupropion raises the levels of two chemical messengers in the brain, dopamine and noradrenaline, which are involved in mood and in the reward smoking gives. That eases cravings and the flat, irritable feeling that often comes in the first weeks without cigarettes. It contains no nicotine, so it does not swap one source of nicotine for another. You start taking it while you are still smoking and set a quit date for the second week, because the tablets need a week or two to build up.
How to take the tablets
Zyban is a short course built around a quit date, seven to twelve weeks long. The first three days are one tablet a day. From day four it is one in the morning and one in the evening, with at least eight hours between them. The tablets must be swallowed whole: crushing or chewing a slow-release tablet lets the dose out too quickly. If the evening tablet keeps you awake, take it in the afternoon. Taking it with food helps if it upsets your stomach. Skip a missed dose rather than doubling the next. Keep the tablets dry and out of the sun, in their blister or bottle.
Side effects and what to watch for
Most people notice a dry mouth, trouble sleeping, headache, nausea, dizziness or constipation, and restlessness and irritability are common early on; these tend to ease after a couple of weeks. Two risks matter more. Bupropion lowers the seizure threshold, and fits have been reported. It can also bring on new or worsening low mood, agitation or thoughts of self-harm, most often in the first few weeks and in people under 25. Zyban is not used by anyone who has had a seizure, who has or has had an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia, or who has taken an MAO inhibitor (an older kind of antidepressant) within the past two weeks.
Zyban or another bupropion tablet?
Zyban is the 150mg tablet sold only for stopping smoking. The other bupropion listings are Bupron SR and Wellbutrin SR, both 150mg slow-release tablets, and Wellbutrin in 150mg and 300mg; all three are also listed for depression. They are different brands of one active ingredient, each with its own packaging. The bupropion page covers the ingredient itself.
Sources
- Bupropion: MedlinePlus Drug Information — MedlinePlus / National Library of Medicine
- Quit smoking - Better Health - NHS — NHS