Nicotinell Tropical Fruit
Nicotinell Tropical fruit chewing gum helps you quit or reduce smoking by easing nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Form
lääkepurukumi
Strength
2 mg
Active Ingredient
Nicotine
Manufacturer
Dr. Reddy's Netherlands B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
Chew one piece of gum when you feel a strong urge to smoke, usually every 1-2 hours. A typical dose is 8-12 pieces of gum per day.
Method
Do not swallow the gum. Chew slowly until you feel a strong taste. Rest the gum between your cheek and gum. When the taste fades, chew again. Repeat this for about 30 minutes.
Important
Maximum 24 pieces of 2 mg gum or 15 pieces of 4 mg gum per day. Do not use more than one piece of gum per hour.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Inflammation of the mouth lining, uncomfortable feeling in the mouth
- •Sore throat
- •Vomiting
- •Stomach discomfort, stomach pain
- •Diarrhea
- •Indigestion, heartburn
- •Flatulence (gas)
- •Hiccups
- •Constipation
- •Dizziness, headache
- •Insomnia (difficulty sleeping)
- •Cough
- •Dry mouth
- •Pain in mouth, throat, and jaw muscles
- •Increased salivation
- •Difficulty swallowing (mild)
- •Burping
- •Tremor
- •Mouth inflammation with sores
- •Weakness
- •Fatigue
- •General malaise
- •Flu-like symptoms
RARE
- •Palpitations (fast or irregular heartbeat)
- •Red rash (erythema) and itching with hives (urticaria)
- •Heart rhythm disorders
- •Hypersensitivity reaction (severe allergic reaction)
- •Swelling of the face, tongue, or throat; severe difficulty swallowing; hives or breathing difficulties (signs of a severe allergic reaction)
- •Shortness of breath
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to nicotine or any other ingredient in this medicine, or if you do not smoke.
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have heart problems, such as a recent heart attack, irregular heartbeat, heart failure, or chest pain.
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have had a stroke.
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have high blood pressure.
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have diabetes; monitor your blood sugar more often.
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- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have an overactive thyroid, adrenal gland tumor, kidney/liver problems, inflammation of the esophagus/mouth/throat, stomach inflammation/ulcer, or a history of epilepsy.
- If you have jaw joint problems or dentures, you might have difficulty chewing. Chewing gum can loosen fillings or dental implants.
- Do not smoke while using Nicotinell Tropical fruit, as this can lead to high nicotine levels and make you feel unwell.
- Keep out of reach and sight of children. Doses suitable for adults can cause severe poisoning or even death in small children. Not for children under 12.
- Avoid coffee, acidic drinks, and soft drinks 15 minutes before chewing as they can reduce nicotine absorption. Do not eat or drink while chewing the gum.