Nicorette Mentholmint
Nicorette chewing gum helps you quit smoking by reducing nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Form
lääkepurukumi
Strength
4 mg
Active Ingredient
Nicotine resinate
Manufacturer
McNeil / JNTL Consumer Health (Finland) Oy
How to Use
Dosage
A typical dose is 8-12 pieces of gum per day.
Method
Chew the gum slowly until you feel a strong taste. Then, let it rest in your cheek. When the taste fades, chew slowly again. Repeat this for about 30 minutes.
Important
Do not chew more than 24 pieces of gum per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Cough
- •Hiccups
- •Throat irritation
- •Nausea
- •Allergic reaction
- •Tingling
- •Changes in taste
- •Mouth inflammation
- •Dry mouth
- •Increased saliva
- •Indigestion
- •Stomach pain
- •Vomiting
- •Bloating
- •Diarrhea
- •Burning sensation (in mouth/throat)
- •Tiredness
RARE
- •Abnormal dreams
- •Heart palpitations
- •Rapid heartbeat
- •High blood pressure
- •Flushing
- •Wheezing
- •Shortness of breath
- •Throat tightness
- •Nasal symptoms (runny nose, stuffiness, sneezing)
- •Pain in mouth or throat
- •Hoarseness
- •Swollen tongue
- •Mouth sores
- •Bleeding gums
- •Belching
- •Increased sweating
- •Skin rash
- •Itching
- •Hives
- •Jaw muscle pain
- •Weakness
- •General discomfort
- •Chest pain
- •Anaphylactic reaction (severe allergic reaction)
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Numbness in mouth
- •Gagging
- •Very fast or irregular heartbeat
- •Blurred vision
- •Increased tears
- •Dry throat
- •Stomach or bowel problems
- •Lip pain
- •Skin redness
- •Swelling of face, tongue, or throat (angioedema)
- •Muscle stiffness
- •Seizures
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to nicotine or any other ingredient in this gum.
- Do not use if you are under 12 years old.
- Do not use if you do not smoke.
- Talk to your doctor before use if you have heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, liver or kidney disease, overactive thyroid, stomach ulcer, or have recently had a heart attack or stroke.
- If you wear dentures, the gum can stick to them and might cause damage.
Show 2 more warnings
- Do not use this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless advised by a doctor.
- Stop use and contact a doctor immediately if you experience severe allergic reactions like swelling of your face, tongue, or throat, difficulty swallowing, or breathing problems.