Nicorette Smoking Remedy Icy Mint Gum Regular 105 Pack
Nicorette gum is a quit smoking aid. Nicorette gum works by relieving nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
it may be used to:
1. Stop smoking abruptly, or,
2. Cut down smoking before stopping.
1 As Polacrilex
Do not use • if you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients • if you are under 12 years of age. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before use if you • are pregnant or breastfeeding • are under 18 years of age • are taking any other medicines • have uncontrolled high blood pressure • have a stomach ulcer • have kidney or liver disease • take insulin for diabetes • have an overactive thyroid • have adrenal gland cancer. Do not use unless a doctor has told you to if you have had a stroke or you have heart or circulation problems. Contains: Sucralose, 11.4mg Sodium per gum and 11.8g Xylitol per recommended daily dose. Products containing xylitol may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea.
• Read pack insert before use • Use in adolescents under professional supervision only • Adults 18 years and over who smoke 20 or more cigarettes per day: 1. Use for Stopping Immediately How many pieces of gums do I use? • Week 1 to 12: 1 piece when you have an urge to smoke or every 1-2 hours. Do not use more than 20 pieces/day. • After 12 weeks: Gradually reduce to 1-2 pieces a day and then stop use. 2. Use for Cutting Down How many pieces of gums do I use? • Gradually increase gum use (maximum 20 pieces/day) and reduce smoking with the aim of stopping by 6 months. If you have not cut down at 6 weeks or stopped at 9 months, see your doctor/pharmacist. 3. Use for Combination Therapy How many pieces of gums do I use? • If you have relapsed with single nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or if you have craving with single use NRT, you can use Nicorette® 2mg Gum, in addition to Nicorette® Patch for better craving relief. Use patch as directed and aim to chew at least 4 pieces (maximum of 12) of Nicorette® Gum 2mg everyday (see back of pack). After 12 weeks reduce use of Patch of Gum (see pack insert). Chew-Park-Chew: 1. Chew gum slowly until taste is strong or you feel a slight tingling sensation. 2. Rest gum between cheek and gums. 3. Chew again when taste has faded. Repeat until there is no more tingling.