Nicorette Icy White Gum Nicotine 105 Piece, 4 mg

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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. GI disease: Nicotine may exacerbate symptoms in patients suffering from oesophagitis, gastritis or peptic ulcers and NRT preparations should be used with caution in these conditions. Ulcerative stomatitis has been reported. Core gum contains chewing gum base, containing butylated hydroxy toluene (E321), xylitol, peppermint oil, anhydrous sodium carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, acesulfame potassium, levomenthol, light magnesium oxide, talc

Acute or chronic toxicity of nicotine in man is highly dependent on mode and route of administration. Adaptation to nicotine (e.g. in smokers) is known to significantly increase tolerability compared with non-smokers. The minimum lethal dose of nicotine in a non-tolerant man has been estimated to be 40 to 60mg. Symptoms of acute nicotine poisoning include nausea, vomiting, increased salivation, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, sweating, headache, dizziness, disturbed hearing and marked weakness. In extreme cases, these symptoms may be followed by hypotension, rapid or weak or irregular pulse, breathing difficulties, prostration, circulatory collapse and terminal convulsions. Nicorette cools 4mg lozenge is used to relieve/and or prevent withdrawal symptoms and reduce the cravings you get when you try to stop smoking or when cutting down the number of cigarettes you smoke. It provides a safer alternative to smoking for both the individual and those around them. However it can be used in a number of different ways, either to completely replace all your cigarettes, or if you do not feel ready to stop smoking completely, to replace certain cigarettes and therefore help you to cut down the number of cigarettes you smoke. It may also help increase your motivation to quit. Requires willpower. For adults and children 12 years and over: Please note the chewing technique below. Chew one piece when you feel the urge to smoke. Do not use more than 15 pieces a day. Less nicotine is released from a puff on an inhalator than a drag on a cigarette, so it may be necessary to inhale more often than when smoking.

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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. The strength of gum to be used will depend on the smoking habits of the individual. In general, if the patient smokes 20 or less cigarettes a day, 2mg nicotine gum is indicated. If more than 20 cigarettes per day are smoked, 4mg nicotine gum will be needed to meet the withdrawal of the high serum nicotine levels from heavy smoking. Use of nicotine by the pregnant smoker should only be initiated after advice from a health care professional. Nicorette® Cools 4mg Lozenge product strength is suitable for those smoking more than 20 cigarettes a day. Excipients: This product also contains butylated hydroxyl toluene (E321); this may cause irritation to the mucous membranes.

Smokers willing or able to stop smoking immediately should initially replace all their cigarettes with the Gum and as soon as they are able, reduce the number of gums used until they have stopped completely. Do not use more than one lozenge or piece of gum at a time. Do not use the gum and lozenges together at the same time.

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This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) in each chewing gum, that is to say essentially 'sodium- free'. Nicorette gum and lozenges are medical products used to aid in smoking cessation in adults. Using a controlled amount of nicotine helps reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms when you quit smoking. For best results, use at least 9 pieces of gum per day for the first 6 weeks of treatment. Do not use more than 24 pieces of gum per day. A risk-benefit assessment should be made by an appropriate healthcare professional for patients with the following conditions: