Nicorette 2mg freshmint

Nicorette 2mg freshmint in detail

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

How to use?
Chew the medicine and let it work in your mouth. To prevent the drug from being released too quickly, you should chew slowly (about 30 minutes) and take breaks.

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.

Overdosage?
Overdosing can lead to nausea, increased salivation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, 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. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

The medicine must
- protected from heat
- in the dark (e.g. in the outer carton)
What are the arguments against 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:
- Ulcers in the digestive tract
- angina pectoris
- Circulatory disorders of the periphery (e.g. arms, legs)
- Circulatory disorders of the cerebral vessels
- Cardiac insufficiency
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Raynaud's syndrome
- High blood pressure
- Impaired kidney function
- Impaired liver function
- Pheochromocytoma (adrenaline-producing tumor)
- 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 medicinal product must not be used.
- Adolescents from 12 to 17 years: The medicinal product 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: Consult your doctor or pharmacist. They will check your particular situation and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.

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 the use 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
- Reddening of the skin
- hives

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 residues after use and packaging.
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally inform the doctor or pharmacist of any other medicine you are already using 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 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 smoking cessation - alleviation of nicotine withdrawal symptomsSmoking cessation should be accompanied by measures to support motivation. This medicine is intended for smokers who did not smoke more than 20 cigarettes per day prior to treatment. The medicine can also be used to prolong smoke-free phases with the aim of stopping smoking completely. If this is not successful after 9 months, you should consult your doctor.

Dosage

1 chewing gum8-12 times dailyAdult hourlyMaximum dose: A dose of 16 chewing gums per day should not be exceeded.For adolescents aged 12-17 years, the medicine is dosed by your doctor.It may be useful to reduce the dose during the course of treatment.Medicines with different strengths of active ingredient are available for the individual dosage steps.