NICORETTE 2 mg freshfruit chewing gum, 105 pieces

Product information for Nicorette chewing gum freshfruit 2 mg

Nicorette chewing gum freshfruit 2 mg is a chewing gum with the active ingredient nicotine, which is used to support smoking cessation.It helps relieve withdrawal symptoms and reduce or completely stop cigarette consumption.The product is suitable for smokers who smoke a maximum of 20 cigarettes per day.It is also suitable for diabetics as one chewing gum contains only 1.42 kcal.

No prescription is required for this product.Nicorette chewing gum freshfruit 2 mg contains nicotine as an active ingredient and various excipients such as chewing gum base, acesulfame potassium, arabic gum, carnauba wax, hypromellose, light magnesium oxide, levomenthol, sodium carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, peppermint oil, polysorbate 80, sucralose, titanium dioxide, tuttifrutti QL 84441 and xylitol.

Application

Nicorette chewing gum freshfruit 2 mg should always be used exactly according to the instructions in the package leaflet or after consulting a doctor or pharmacist.The usual dose for adults and the elderly is 1 piece of gum per hour, but not more than 16 pieces per day.It is important to chew the gum slowly and with breaks in order to optimally release the nicotine.

The application should last at least 3 months.In the first 4 to 6 weeks after starting treatment, the number of chewing gums per day should be gradually reduced.As soon as the average daily consumption drops to 1-2 pieces, a first attempt can be made to stop chewing gum.However, the chewing gum should be kept at hand for a certain time after the treatment has ended in order to counteract any renewed desire to smoke.

Storage

Keep Nicorette chewing gum freshfruit 2 mg out of the reach of children and do not store it above 25 °C.Store the medicine in the original packaging to protect the contents from light.Do not use the medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging.

Contraindications

Nicorette chewing gum freshfruit 2 mg must not be used if you are hypersensitive to nicotine or another component of the chewing gum.It is not suitable for non-smokers or occasional smokers.The medicine must not be used in children under 12 years of age.Teenagers under 18 should only use it after a doctor's recommendation.

Side effects

Possible side effects include increased salivation, hiccups, irritation of the mouth and throat, redness of the skin and hives.Side effects similar to those associated with smoking can also occur.If you feel unwell or change during treatment, you should contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Mode of action

Nicorette chewing gum freshfruit 2 mg works by slowly releasing nicotine, which enters the bloodstream via the oral mucosa.This increases nicotine levels, which relieves cravings and withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness and increased appetite.The chewing gums are sugar-free and have a fruity, fresh taste.

Notes

Nicorette freshfruit chewing gum 2 mg contains levomenthol, peppermint oil and butylhydroxytoluene (E 321).It is important to keep the medicine safe from children as nicotine can be highly toxic to children.Smoking should be avoided as it may affect how the medicine works.