CRAVV® (Cytisine)

CRAVV® is a plant-based natural health product that works like Champix®. It acts like nicotine in your brain to help lower cravings and make withdrawal easier while your body adjusts.

Why try CRAVV®?

  • Helps take the edge off cravings.
  • Provides a gentler step-down from nicotine.
  • Approved by Health Canada.
  • Available without a prescription, usually online or in some health stores.

Who should not use CRAVV®?

Avoid CRAVV® if you are:

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Taking antibiotics, antidepressants, birth control, or medications for cancer, heart disease, HIV or immune suppression.
  • Unsure if it’s safe with your current medications. 

Always talk to a pharmacist or health care provider before starting.

How to use CRAVV®?

Start 5 days before your quit date and follow this 25-day schedule:

  • Days 1–3: 1 tablet every 2 hours (6 per day)
  • Days 4–12: 1 tablet every 2.5 hours (5 per day)
  • Days 13–16: 1 tablet every 3 hours (4 per day)
  • Days 17–20: 1 tablet every 5 hours (3 per day)
  • Days 21–25: 1–2 tablets per day 

Tips for success:

  • Let the tablet dissolve. Do not take with water.
  • If you miss a dose, skip it. Do not double up.
  • Buy safely – online from the manufacturer or check local pharmacies.
  • Watch for side effects: mild sleep issues, digestive discomfort, appetite changes, mood shifts, headaches, dizziness or changes in taste.