Nicotinell Nicotine Gum, Quit Smoking Aid, Mint Flavour, 4 mg, 96 Pieces

Product Information

Seizures: Potential risks and benefits of nicotine should be carefully evaluated before use in subjects with a history of epilepsy as cases of convulsions have been reported in association with nicotine. Important information about some of the ingredients of Nicotinell Medicated chewing gum These chewing-gums contain some ingredients of which you may need to be aware of:

If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. Nicotinell 4 mg gum is for smokers smoking more than 30 cigarettes per day. It can also be used by smokers smoking between 20 and 30 cigarettes per day, and by those who have previously failed to stop smoking with the aid of nicotine replacement therapy. Treatment of overdose should be immediate as symptoms may develop rapidly (particularly in children). All nicotine intake should stop immediately. Emesis is usually spontaneous. Transferred dependence is rare and is both less harmful and easier to break than smoking dependence. Although the frequency in the active group is less than that of the placebo group, the frequency in the specific formulation in which the PT was identified as a systemic ADR was greater in the active group than the placebo group.What Nicotinell chewing-gum is and what it is used forNicotinell medicated chewing-gum is a nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) which is used to help you to stop smoking. It is available in two strengths (2 mg and 4 mg) and five flavours (Fruit, Mint, Icemint, Liquorice and Classic). This leaflet is for Nicotinell Fruit and Mint, 4 mg medicated chewing-gums. Children or adults who have accidentally ingested less than 0.2 mg/kg nicotine and who have no new symptoms since the time of ingestion do not need to be referred for medical assessment. Patients should be advised to seek medical attention if symptoms develop.

Diabetes mellitus: Patients with diabetes mellitus should be advised to monitor their blood sugar levels more closely than usual when smoking is stopped and NRT is initiated as reductions in nicotine induced catecholamine release can affect carbohydrate metabolism. Quitting with a fellow smoker is a good idea. It will strengthen your resolve and build on your determination. Danger in children: Doses of nicotine tolerated by adult and adolescent smokers can produce severe toxicity in children that may be fatal. Products containing nicotine should not be left where they may be misused, handled or ingested by children. Nicotine gum should be disposed of with care.

Drug Interactions

If you are attempting to quit smoking using a patch programme, you can use these gums to relieve any breakthrough cravings you may experience. Chew one piece of gum if you feel the need to smoke. The characteristics of chewing-gum as a pharmaceutical form are such that individually different nicotine levels can result in the blood. Therefore, dosage frequency should be adjusted according to individual requirements within the stated maximum limit.