NICORETTE Chewing gum 4 mg freshmint, 210 pieces

Instructions for use for Nicorette chewing gum 4 mg freshmint

Nicorette chewing gum 4 mg freshmint is a chewing gum containing active ingredients to support smoking cessation.It helps to ease withdrawal symptoms and reduce cigarette consumption in order to eventually quit smoking completely.This product is suitable for smokers who are heavily addicted to tobacco and who smoked more than 20 cigarettes per day before treatment.It is also suitable for diabetics as one chewing gum only contains 596 mg xylitol (equivalent to 1.43 kcal).

No prescription is required for this product.

Active ingredients and ingredients

The active ingredient in Nicorette chewing gum 4 mg freshmint is nicotine, specifically as nicotine-polacrilin (1:4).Each chewing gum contains 4 mg of nicotine.The other ingredients include chewing gum base (contains butylated hydroxytoluene (E 321)), acesulfame potassium, arabic gum, carnauba wax, quinoline yellow (E 104), levomenthol, light magnesium oxide, sodium carbonate, peppermint oil, titanium dioxide and xylitol.

Areas of application

Nicorette chewing gum 4 mg freshmint is used to treat tobacco addiction by alleviating withdrawal symptoms.It supports smoking cessation and can also be used to reduce cigarette consumption in order to gradually quit smoking.

Application and dosage

Nicorette chewing gum 4 mg freshmint should be used for a total of at least 3 months.The usual dosage is 1 piece per hour, but a maximum of 16 pieces per day.It is important to chew the gum slowly and with breaks in order to optimally release the nicotine from the chewing mass.It should always be used when a cigarette would normally be smoked or when the desire to smoke occurs.

Contraindications and precautions

Nicorette chewing gum 4 mg freshmint must not be used if you are allergic to nicotine, levomenthol, peppermint oil, butylhydroxytoluene (E 321) or any of the other ingredients.Non-smokers and occasional smokers should also not use the product.Before use, you should talk to your doctor if you have certain medical conditions, such as heart attack, stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure, liver or kidney disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, adrenal tumors, stomach or duodenal ulcers, or inflammation of the esophagus.

Side effects

Like all medicines, Nicorette chewing gum 4 mg freshmint can have side effects.Common side effects include headache, cough, hiccups, nausea, irritation of the mouth or throat, hypersensitivity, dizziness, taste disturbances, diarrhea, indigestion, dry mouth, increased salivation, sore mouth, vomiting, flatulence, abdominal pain, burning, fatigue, abnormal dreams, palpitations, palpitations, hot flashes, high blood pressure, spasm of the muscles of the respiratory tract, voice disorder, shortness of breath, stuffy nose, pain in the mouth and throat,Sneezing, tightness in the throat, belching, inflammation of the tongue, blisters and peeling of the oral mucosa, numbness in the mouth, weakness, discomfort and pain in the chest area, malaise, excessive sweating, itching, rash, hives and pain in the chewing muscles.

Storage

Keep Nicorette chewing gum 4 mg freshmint 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 carton and blister.

More information

Nicorette chewing gum 4 mg freshmint contains butylhydroxytoluene (E 321), which can cause localized irritation of the mucous membranes.This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) sodium per chewing gum, i.e.h.it is almost “sodium free”".

Instructions for use in children and adolescents

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, as experience with its use in people under 18 years of age is limited.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.It is very important to stop smoking during pregnancy.Use should be avoided while breastfeeding as nicotine passes into breast milk and may affect your child.