Nicotex 4mg Strip Of 10 Chewing Gum

Nicotex Chewing Gum contains nicotine as the active ingredient. It is used for nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). Nicotex is used in the treatment of smoking cessation.

It assists in alleviating withdrawal symptoms that develop when you stop smoking or reduce the number of cigarettes you smoke. Do not use it if you are under 12 years of age. Use Nicotex Chewing Gum as directed by your doctor.

Use the number of Chewing Gums according to the quantity of cigarettes you smoke. If you experience any unusual symptoms while using this Chewing Gum, cease use, refrain from smoking, and consult your doctor immediately.

Dosage

Overdose

• Take Nicotex Chewing Gum exactly as prescribed by your doctor or as per instruction on a leaflet.
• Overdose may increase the side effects of the medicine. You may feel nausea, vomiting, increased salivation, pain in your stomach, diarrhoea, sweating, headache, dizziness, hearing disturbance, weakness. If this happens stop using the Chewing Gums and do not smoke. Contact a doctor immediately.
• If a child under 12 accidentally uses, swallows, sucks or chews some of this medicine, take them to a hospital immediately. Take the medicine/Chewing Gum with you. Nicotine ingestion by a child may cause severe poisoning.

Missed a Dose

Nicotex Chewing Gum is to be taken as and when needed. Hence missing a dose is unlikely.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Nicotex Chewing Gum contains nicotine, which aids in smoking cessation by providing a controlled dose of nicotine to the body. This process helps to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms, ultimately assisting individuals in quitting smoking.

Directions for Use

• Nicotex Chewing Gum should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Read the instructions on the label before usage.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Nicotex Chewing Gum during pregnancy?

Always try to stop and avoid smoking if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby. Still, if you want to stop smoking, it is better to use Nicotex Chewing Gum than smoking as it carries a lesser risk to your baby. However, it is better to take a doctor's advice before using this Chewing Gum if you are pregnant.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Nicotex Chewing Gum while breastfeeding?

Always try to stop and avoid smoking if you are breastfeeding your baby. Still, if you want to stop smoking, it is better to use Nicotex Chewing Gum than smoking as it carries a lesser risk to your baby. Tobacco smoke can cause breathing difficulty and other health-related side effects to babies and children. If any of your family members also smoking, ask them to give it up with you.

Driving

Can I drive if I have taken Nicotex Chewing Gum?

Generally, it does not interfere with the ability to drive, but if you feel dizzy or experience blurring of vision, do not drive or stop using heavy machinery.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Nicotex Chewing Gum?

No, you should avoid consuming alcohol, as it may interfere with the effect of nicotine Chewing Gum or may increase the chances of side effects.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have any heart problems (heart attack, rhythm problems, stroke, high blood pressure etc.)
• You have diabetes (monitor your blood sugar levels more often when you start using this medicine).
• You have ulcers in the stomach or intestine, any complaints like pain or swelling of the stomach and indigestion.
• You have any problems related to the liver or kidney.
• You have overacting thyroid gland.
• You have high blood pressure due to tumour-related to the gland near the kidney (pheochromocytoma- tumour of adrenal gland).
• You are taking any other medicines.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• This medicine should be used by adults and children above 12 years of age. However, it is always advisable to consult your doctor before using it.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to nicotine or any of the content of Nicotex Chewing Gum.
• If your age is less than 12 years of age.

Side effects

• Headache
• Soreness of mouth
• Throat irritation
• Vomiting
• Hiccups
• Dizziness
• Taste disturbances
• Diarrhoea
• Dry mouth
• Increased saliva
• Burning in the mouth
• Tiredness

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Tell your doctor about any of the other medicine you are taking which includes medicine without prescription and herbal medicines as well, as these medicines may alter the effectiveness of Nicotex Chewing Gum or increase the chances of side effects.
• Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including:
• Theophylline (used for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), Clozapine (used for mental illness), Ropinirole (used for Parkinson’s disease characterized by tremors and lack of movement).
• When you reduce or stop smoking your body metabolism slows down, which can increase the side effects of other medicines.

Storage and disposal

• Keep Nicotex Chewing Gums out of sight and reach of children.
• Store it below 30°C in the original package.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the use of Nicotex Chewing Gum?

Nicotex Chewing Gum is used in the treatment of smoking cessation. It helps to get rid of withdrawal symptoms, which develop when you stop smoking or reduce the number of cigarette smoking. At places when you crave smoking but you cannot, this Chewing Gum helps to decrease craving.

How does Nicotex Chewing Gum work?

Nicotex Chewing Gum contains medicine known as Nicotine. It is one the group of the medicine known as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). This Chewing Gum acts slowly and intermittently, it releases nicotine, which gets absorbed through your mouth linings into your body. It does not give you the same feeling as smoking, but it decreases the cravings and withdrawal symptoms that arise due to decrease or stop smoking.