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Nicotex 4mg Mint Plus Flavour Sugar Free Strip Of 9 Chewing Gums

Nicotex 4mg Mint Plus Flavour Sugar Free Strip Of 9 Chewing Gums

By CIPLA HEALTH LIMITED
9 Chewing Gum(s) in Strip
104.65*
MRP 115.00
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Nicotex 4 MG Description

Nicotex Chewing Gum contains Nicotine as the active ingredient. It is used as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). Nicotex is used in the treatment of smoking cessation. It helps to get rid of withdra

wal symptoms, which develop when you stop smoking or reduce the number of cigarette smoking. Do not use it if your age is below 12 years. Take Nicotex Chewing Gum as advised by your doctor. Use the number of Chewing Gums according to the cigarette you smoke. If you get any abnormal symptoms during the use of this Chewing Gum, stop using it, do not smoke and consult your doctor immediately.

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Product Summary

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ContainsNicotine(4.0 Mg)
UsesNicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
Side effectsHeadache, soreness of the mouth, throat irritation, taste disturbances
TherapyDEADDICTION
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uses

Uses of Nicotex 4 MG

Nicotex Chewing Gum is used to relieve the symptoms related to nicotine withdrawal and to decrease the cravings for nicotine.
contraindications

Contraindications of Nicotex 4 MG

  • 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.
sideEffects

Side effects of Nicotex 4 MG

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

Precautions and Warnings of Nicotex 4 MG

pregnancy

Pregnancy

Q:
Can I take Nicotex Chewing Gum during pregnancy?
A:
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.
breastfeeding

Breast Feeding

Q:
Can I take Nicotex Chewing Gum while breastfeeding?
A:
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

Driving

Q:
Can I drive if I have taken Nicotex Chewing Gum?
A:
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

Alcohol

Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Nicotex Chewing Gum?
A:
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.
otherGeneralWarnings

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.
modeOfAction

Mode of Action of Nicotex 4 MG

How Does It Work?

  • When you are smoking cigarettes for a longer time, your body becomes dependent on nicotine. Now when you try to quit smoking, the body produces withdrawal symptoms like cravings (unpleasant feeling an...
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  • Nicotine Chewing Gums helps you to get out of this craving cycle gradually. When you want to quit smoking, use nicotine Chewing Gums and don’t smoke.
  • When you use this Chewing Gum it releases nicotine into the mouth. This nicotine gets absorbed into the body from the lining of the mouth and helps to decrease the craving for smoking by decreasing th...
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directionsForUse

Directions for Use of Nicotex 4 MG

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

Interactions of Nicotex 4 MG

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 Che...
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  • 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.
storageAndDisposal

Storage and disposal of Nicotex 4 MG

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

Dosage of Nicotex 4 MG

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, weakne...
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  • 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 ca...
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Missed a Dose

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

Content Details

WRITTEN BY
doctor

Dr. Mansi Savla

B. Pharm, PharmD

REVIEWED BY
doctor

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Q: What is the use of Nicotex Chewing Gum?

A: 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.

Q: How does Nicotex Chewing Gum work?

A: 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.
Product Details
Brand
NICOTEX
Country of Origin
India
Expires on or After
30/07/2024
Last Updated on: 18 May 2022 | 10:41 PM (IST)

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