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Nicotine gum

(nick-oh-teen)

common brand names: Nicorette

Simular Drugs : Nicotine, Nicotine, Nicotine Gum, Nicotine Transdermal, Nicotinex

Nicotine Usage: this medication is used as a temporary aid to stop smoking.

How to use Nicotine: You must stop smoking completely before using it pill. Chew a piece of gum when you feel urge to smoke. Chew the gum very slowly for 30 minutes to release every of nicotine. most people use about 10 to 12 pieces of gum daily during 1-st month about therapy. do not chew more than 30 pieces of gum a day. You will use less gum as the urge to smoke decreases. During first month, the risk of smoking again is the highest. Follow smoking cessation program and continue to use it gum as directed. do not smoke while using this gum.

Nicotine side effects: Because this gum contains nicotine, it has peppery-like taste. it may cause a tingling sensation when chewed. During the first some days of using this medication, you may experience mouth sores, jaw muscle aches, increased saliva production, indigestion, or headache. These effects must disappear as use of the gum is continued. Chewing the gum too fast can cause lightheadedness, dizziness, hiccups, nausea, vomiting or insomnia. If these effects occur, chew the gum more slowly. Notify your physician if you develop symptoms of too much nicotine in your body: cold sweats, fainting, confusion, pounding heart. in unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to it drug, seek immeditial medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Nicotine Precautions: Before using it medication, tell you're physician some your medical history, especially of: heart disease, diabetes, chest pain (angina), jaw/chewing problems, any allergies (including drug allergies). Nicotine gum must not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your healthcare professional immediately. Nicotine is excreted into breast milk & may affect nursing infant. Consult youre doctor before breast-feeding.

Nicotine tablet interactions: Inform your physician about every the medicines you use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially if you use: insulin, beta-blockers (propranolol or Inderal-like drugs), propoxyphene (Darvon) for pain, xanthine drugs used for asthma (theophylline like). do not start or stop any medicine with out healthcare professional or pharmacist approval.

Nicotine Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea; vomiting; excessive saliva; stomach pain; sweating; headache; dizziness; confusion; weakness; fainting; difficulty breathing; seizures; rapid, weak, or irregular heartbeat; blurred vision; diarrhea; & hearing problems.

Nicotine special notes: Because this isnot ordinary chewing gum, keep it out of reach of child & do not share with others.

If you missed Nicotine dose: If you miss a dose, don't double next. Resume your regular schedule.

Nicotine Storage: Store at room temperature away from moisture & sunlight. do not store in the bathroom.

Active Ingredients : Nicotine