Nicotinell 1mg Mint

Nicotinell 1mg Mint in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

How to use?
Suck the medicine slowly or allow it to dissolve in the mouth and act in the oral cavity. To prevent the drug from being released too quickly, you should suck slowly (about 30 minutes) and take breaks. Suck until a strong flavour develops and hold the medicine in your cheek pocket until the flavour subsides. Only then should you start sucking again.

Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the nature of the symptoms. General duration of treatment: 3-6 months. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Overdosing?
Overdosing can lead to nausea, increased salivation, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, sweating, headaches, dizziness, hearing and visual disturbances, drop in blood pressure, breathing difficulties and circulatory collapse. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing, especially with infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. As the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions. storage

The medicine must be
- protected from heat
- in the dark (e.g. in the outer carton).
What are the reasons for not using it?

Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Heart attack that occurred only a short time ago (up to 3 months)
- Prinzmetal's angina (special form of angina pectoris)
- Stroke that occurred only a short time ago

Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist about this:
- Gastritis
- Ulcers in the digestive tract
- Inflammation of the oesophagus
- Throat and throat diseases
- High blood pressure
- angina pectoris
- Cardiac insufficiency
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Circulatory disorders of the periphery (e.g. arms, legs)
- Circulatory disorders of the cerebral vessels
- Impaired kidney function
- Impaired liver function
- Pheochromocytoma (adrenaline-producing tumour)
- Diabetes mellitus (diabetes) that needs to be treated with insulin
- Hyperthyroidism

Non-smokers or occasional smokers should not use the medicine.

Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 12 years of age: The medicine must not be used.
- Adolescents from 12 to 18 years: The medicine may only be used after consultation with a doctor or under medical supervision.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: Based on current knowledge, use is not recommended. Breastfeeding may need to be considered.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use in the case of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?

Side effects that occur specifically when nicotine is swallowed:
- Increased salivation
- Hiccups
- Irritation in the mouth and throat, sometimes with inflammation of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa

Numerous side effects are reported with the drug. It should be noted:

In principle, side effects similar to those caused by smoking can occur during treatment with this medicine.

Complaints that occur can also be caused by withdrawal.

If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
- The medicine contains a substance that can lead to severe poisoning in children. You should therefore take particular care to keep it safe from children, including any leftovers after use and packaging.
- Take care if you are intolerant to fructose (fruit sugar). If you have to follow a diabetes diet, you should take the sugar content into account.
- Aspartame/phenylalanine may be harmful to patients with phenylketonuria.
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medicine you are already taking before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
- Smoking should be avoided in any case, as it interferes with the drug treatment.
How does the active ingredient of the medicine work?

The active ingredient is used to support smoking cessation, primarily to alleviate withdrawal symptoms. The decisive factor here is that the nicotine is not delivered in the form of a cigarette. This means that the adverse factors, such as the additional harmful substances ingested and the addictive process of smoking, can be eliminated. By slowly reducing the amount of nicotine, nicotine dependence can be ended in a controlled manner.

Application

To support the: - Smoking cessationSmoking cessation should be accompanied by measures that support motivation.

Dosage

General dosage recommendation:1 lozenge8-12 times dailyAdultsat intervals of 1-2 hoursMaximum dose: A dose of 24 lozenges per day must not be exceeded.It may be useful to reduce the dose in the course of treatment.Medicines with different strengths of active ingredient are available for the individual dosage steps.