Nicotex 4mg Freshmint Sugar Free Nicotine Gum – Pack of 12

• Nicotex 4mg nicotine gum in a Freshmint flavour.

• Sugar-free chewing gum formulated for smoking cessation therapy.

• Helps manage nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting smoking.

• Each gum contains nicotine equivalent to 4mg nicotine.

• Pack contains 12 chewing gums.

• Nicotex 4mg nicotine chewing gum is indicated for smoking cessation therapy and helps support quitting smoking and tobacco use, including gutka containing tobacco.

• It helps reduce nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting smoking and chewing tobacco.

• Nicotex nicotine gum is available in two strengths: 2mg and 4mg.

• This nicotine chewing gum can be used when there is an urge to smoke, as directed by your doctor or the product information.

• Nicotex can be used for up to three months, followed by gradual reduction in gum use, as directed.

• Chew the gum slowly until there is a nicotine taste.

• Once you feel the nicotine taste, keep the gum in between the cheek and your teeth.

• Nicotine is released from the gum which gets absorbed through the cheek.

• Chew the gum again when the taste fades (if you experience strong or frequent cravings, you may use a second chewing gum within the hour).

• Don’t use more than 24 gums per day if you are using Nicotex 2 mg and 15 gums per day if you are using Nicotex 4 mg.

• Dosage and Administration

• 4 mg: As advised/told by the doctor.

• 2 mg: 8-12 pieces a day. Note:

• Do not use more than 24 pieces of gum a day.

• Sample Dosage Schedule

• Weeks 1–6: One gum every 1–2 hours

• Weeks 7–9: One gum every 2–4 hours

• Weeks 10–12: One gum every 4–8 hours

Warnings and Precautions

• Use with caution in the following conditions:

• If patients continue to smoke, chew tobacco, use snuff, or use a nicotine patch or other nicotine-containing products.

• In the presence of unstable heart disease, recent myocardial infarction, or irregular heartbeat. Nicotine can increase the heart rate.

• In case of high blood pressure not controlled with medication. Nicotine can increase blood pressure.

• Stomach ulcer or diabetes.

• Phaeochromocytoma and uncontrolled hyperthyroidism.

• Using a non-nicotine stop-smoking drug.

• Taking prescription medicine for depression or asthma. The prescription dose may need to be adjusted.

• Patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment and/or severe renal impairment.

• Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

• Wrap used pieces of gum in paper and throw away in the trash.

• In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a physician right away.

• Smokers who wear dentures may experience difficulty in chewing the gum. The chewing gum may stick to, and may in rare cases damage dentures.