nicorette chewing gum whitemint, 2 mg nicotine, 105 pieces

Area of application

The nicorette® chewing gum 2 mg whitemint is used to treat tobacco addiction by alleviating withdrawal symptoms and supporting smoking cessation.Chewing gum can also be used to reduce cigarette consumption in order to gradually quit smoking.It is suitable for smokers who have smoked a maximum of 20 cigarettes per day.Additional advice and supportive measures can increase the success rate of quitting smoking.

Mode of action

The therapeutic nicotine in chewing gum is absorbed through the oral mucosa.Nicotine substitution alleviates the desire to smoke and withdrawal symptoms.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

One nicorette® chewing gum 2 mg whitemint contains 10 mg nicotine-polacriline (1:4), which corresponds to 2 mg nicotine.The other ingredients include chewing gum base (contains butylated hydroxytoluene (E 321)), acesulfame potassium, pregelatinized starch (cornstarch), carnauba wax, hypromellose, light magnesium oxide, levomenthol, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, peppermint oil, polysorbate 80, sucralose, titanium dioxide, Winterfresh RDE4-149 and xylitol.

Contraindications

Nicorette chewing gum 2 mg whitemint must not be used if you are allergic to nicotine, levomenthol, peppermint oil, butylhydroxytoluene (E 321) or any of the other ingredients of this medicine mentioned.Non-smokers and occasional smokers who smoke one cigarette per day or less should also not use chewing gum.

Dosage

The nicorette® chewing gum 2 mg whitemint should be used for a total of at least 3 months.It is recommended to chew 1 piece per hour, up to a maximum of 16 pieces per day, with 8 to 12 pieces being a guideline.From the fourth to sixth week after the start of treatment, the number of chewing gums per day should be gradually reduced by chewing them at intervals greater than 1 hour.The first attempt to stop chewing gum should be made when the average daily consumption over the last week has been 1 - 2 pieces.

Intake

A piece of chewing gum is chewed for around 30 minutes with breaks to release the nicotine from the chewing mass.It is important to chew slowly to avoid releasing the nicotine too quickly.The gum should be chewed until the taste noticeably intensifies, then pushed into the cheek pocket until the taste subsides, and then chewed again.

Patient information

Particular caution when using the drug is required if you suffer from certain cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, liver damage, kidney failure, stomach ulcers, diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism or a tumor of the adrenal medulla.The medicine should also be used with caution after bypass surgery or surgical procedures to expand blood vessels.Your doctor will carefully weigh the risks of nicotine replacement therapy against those of continuing to smoke.

Nicotine is a highly toxic substance and can cause severe symptoms of poisoning in young children.Therefore, the medicine must be kept out of the reach of children at all times.Nicotine chewing gum must not be used in children under 12 years of age.In adolescents (from 12 years of age and under 18 years of age), the medicine should only be used with a doctor's recommendation.

Denture wearers may have difficulty chewing due to the adhesion, and dental seals or inlays that are not properly secured can become looser when chewing.High levels of nicotine in the blood can occur if you smoke soon after chewing gum.

Pregnancy

Smoking can cause serious harm to the fetus and should therefore be stopped.Pregnant smokers should quit smoking without the help of nicotine-containing medicines.The use of the drug should only be considered after consulting your doctor if there is a risk of continuing to smoke.Nicotine is excreted in breast milk, and when the drug is used in therapeutic doses, nicotine levels in breast milk can be achieved that have an effect on the child.If nicotine replacement treatment is necessary during breastfeeding, the preparation should only be used immediately after breastfeeding and not within 2 hours before breastfeeding.

Notes

More detailed information on how to use can be found in the package leaflet.Be sure to keep away from children and young people under 18 years of age!No prescription is required for this product.

Nicorette® chewing gum 2 mg / 4 mg freshfruit / freshmint / whitemint. Active ingredient: nicotine (as nicotine-polacriline (1:4)).Areas of application: Treatment of tobacco addiction by alleviating withdrawal symptoms.Supporting smoking cessation.Also to reduce cigarette consumption (smoke reduction) in order to quit smoking.Warnings: Contains levomenthol, peppermint oil, butylhydroxytoluene (E 321).

Other

Nicotine chewing gum supports smoking cessation for smokers who want to quit smoking.Additional advice and supportive measures can increase the success rate.The taste of nicotine gum may be disturbing at the start of treatment, but you almost always get used to it after a few days.The nicotine chewing gum must be kept out of the reach of children at all times.

nicorette® chewing gum whitemint with 2 mg nicotine for smoking cessation

The nicorette® chewing gum with 2 mg nicotine helps you quit smoking by alleviating the desire to smoke and typical withdrawal symptoms such as inner restlessness and increased appetite.These chewing gums are suitable for people who smoke up to 20 cigarettes per day.If you smoke more than 20 cigarettes per day, we recommend using higher-dose nicorette® chewing gum with 4 mg nicotine.

By actively chewing nicotine gum, the nicotine contained in it is released, which enters the bloodstream through the oral mucosa and increases the nicotine level.This reduces the desire to smoke and typical withdrawal symptoms.Active chewing also helps distract the smoker from the impulse to smoke.The nicorette® chewing gums are sugar-free and have a fresh mint flavor that refreshes the mouth and throat.The chewing gums are also available in freshfruit and freshmint flavors.

Dosage for immediate smoking cessation

The 2 mg nicotine chewing gum is suitable for people who currently smoke up to 20 cigarettes a day.If more than 20 cigarettes are smoked, chewing gum with 4 mg nicotine is suitable.

Step 1: Chew about 1 nicorette® chewing gum per hour for the first 6 weeks.8-12 nicotine chewing gums per day are optimal; a maximum of 16 pieces per day is possible.

Step 2: Over the next 6 weeks, gradually reduce the number of chewing gums to 0.

Use is recommended for at least 12 weeks.Application for more than 6 months is not recommended.A relapse can occur even after 6 months, so it is advisable to have nicotine gum on hand.

Notes

The chewing gum contains levomenthol, peppermint oil and butylhydroxytoluene (E 321).Please note the instructions in the package insert.Do not use the medicine after the expiry date stated on the pack or outer packaging.The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.

Ingredients

Active ingredient per 1 chewing gum: 10 mg nicotine-polacrilin (1:4), which corresponds to 2 mg nicotine and 8 mg polacrilin.

Other Ingredients: Chewing gum base (contains butylated hydroxytoluene), acesulfame potassium, pregelatinized corn starch, carnauba wax, hypromellose, light magnesium oxide, levomenthol, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, peppermint oil, polysorbate 80, sucralose, titanium dioxide, Winterfresh RDE4-149, xylitol.