Description Nicotinell 2mg Fruit Gum is used to help smokers to stop smoking. The gum contains 2mg of nicotine which is released slowly into the body through the mouth when chewed to help combat the craving associated when giving up cigarettes. This Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is fruit flavoured and can relieve withdrawal symptoms associated with nicotine dependency. You Must Be Aged Over 18 Years to Purchase This Product. Who can use? This product is for use in adults over the age of 18 only. How to use? This dosage of Nicotinell Gum (2mg) is recommended for those with a low to moderate dependency on nicotine (e.g. less than 20 cigarettes per day use 2mg, 20-30 a day use either 2mg or 4mg and more than 30 per day use 4mg gum) or if you wish to reduce from the 4mg dosage. Adults over the age of 18 should chew one piece of Nicotinell when they feel the urge to smoke. In general, one piece should be chewed every one or two hours. Normally 8-12 pieces per day are sufficient. If you are still experiencing an urge to smoke, you can chew additional pieces of gum. Do not exceed 25 pieces of Nicotinell 2mg per day. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is not recommended to ingest any product which contains nicotine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Driving and using machines There are no known risks while driving associated with this medication, however, it is important to remember that stopping smoking may causes changes in your behaviour. Taking other medication If you are currently using (or are planning to use) any other medication, please speak to your doctor before starting this treatment. Coffee, acidic drinks (e.g. fruit juice) and soft drinks may decrease the absorption of nicotine and should be avoided for 15 minutes before chewing Nicotinell. Possible side effects Headache, stomach trouble such as feeling sick (nausea) vomiting, flatulence or heartburn, hiccups, increased saliva production, cough and irritation of the throat. KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. READ THE PATIENT LEAFLET BEFORE TAKING THIS MEDICATION. Active Ingredients Each piece of gum contains 2mg of nicotine (as 10mg nicotine-polacrilin).
