Nicorette Freshmint
Nicorette chewing gum helps you stop smoking by reducing nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Form
lääkepurukumi
Strength
2 mg
Active Ingredient
Nicotine resinate
Manufacturer
McNeil / JNTL Consumer Health (Finland) Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Typically, 8-12 pieces of gum per day is a sufficient dose.
Method
Chew the gum slowly until you feel a strong taste or slight tingling. Rest the gum in your cheek until the taste fades, then chew slowly again. Continue this process for about 30 minutes.
Important
Do not exceed 24 pieces of gum per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Cough
- •Hiccups
- •Throat irritation
- •Nausea
- •Allergic reactions (hypersensitivity)
- •Tingling sensation
- •Changes in taste
- •Mouth inflammation
- •Dry mouth
- •Increased salivation
- •Indigestion
- •Stomach pain
- •Vomiting
- •Flatulence
- •Diarrhea
- •Local burning sensation
- •Fatigue
RARE
- •Abnormal dreams
- •Palpitations (feeling your heartbeat)
- •Rapid heartbeat
- •High blood pressure
- •Flushing (redness)
- •Wheezing (difficulty breathing with whistling sound)
- •Shortness of breath
- •Throat tightness
- •Nasal symptoms (e.g., runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing)
- •Mouth or throat pain
- •Hoarseness
- •Tongue inflammation
- •Mouth ulcers
- •Bleeding gums
- •Burping
- •Increased sweating
- •Rash, itching, hives
- •Jaw muscle pain
- •Weakness, general feeling of being unwell
- •Chest pain or discomfort
- •Anaphylactic reaction (severe allergic shock)
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Reduced sensation in mouth
- •Gagging
- •Rapid and irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation)
- •Blurred vision
- •Increased tear production
- •Dry throat
- •Gastrointestinal problems
- •Lip pain
- •Skin redness
- •Angioedema (severe swelling, often of face, tongue, or throat)
- •Muscle stiffness
- •Convulsions/seizures
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to nicotine or any other ingredient in the gum.
- Do not use if you are under 12 years old or if you do not smoke.
- Consult your doctor before use if you have a serious heart condition (e.g., recent heart attack, stroke, angina, or heart rhythm problems) or untreated high blood pressure or diabetes.
- If you wear dentures, the gum may stick to them or cause damage.
- If you are 12-17 years old, use Nicorette gum only after consulting a healthcare professional.
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- It is very important to stop smoking during pregnancy. Avoid using Nicorette gum while breastfeeding unless advised by your doctor.
- Stop using the gum and seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe allergic reactions like swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, difficulty swallowing, hives, or breathing problems.