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NICOTINE-4MG
ORAL
Not Returnable
Apr-24
Prescription drug
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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

A-10, 3rd Floor, Art Guild House, Phoenix Market City Annexe, LBS Marg, Kurla (West), Mumbai - 400070
Other Info - SMO0023

FAQs

Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) contains Nicotine that acts as a smoking cessation aid. It helps in quitting nicotine (tobacco) use by slowly adjusting the body to have less craving to use nicotine.
You are recommended to avoid drinking coffee and soft drinks 15 minutes before taking Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) as they may reduce Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) absorption.
Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) may be used to treat nicotine withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, low mood, cravings and restlessness.
You are recommended to avoid taking Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) if you have heart disease, irregular heartbeats, a heart attack, stroke, untreated or uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes, stomach ulcer, seizure (fits), and if you are on a low table salt (sodium) diet. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you have any of these conditions before taking Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint).
You are recommended not to smoke even if you feel the urge to smoke while using Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) as it may lead to the accumulation of nicotine in high levels.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Taking Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) immediately before drinking alcohol will enhance the craving associated with alcohol use and may also reduce the effectiveness of Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint). Thus, a person should not consume alcohol while taking Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint).

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

If you are pregnant, it is advised to stop smoking without using nicotine replacement therapy. If this seems impossible, please consult a doctor and do as advised. Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) should be used during pregnancy only if the doctor has advised it.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) may be excreted in human milk. Please consult a doctor before using Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) if you are a breastfeeding mother.

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Driving

Safe if suggested

Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Unsafe

Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) is not recommended for children below 18 years unless advised by a doctor.

About Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint)

Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) belongs to a group of medications called nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) used to reduce the craving for smoking and tobacco use. Nicotine is a chemical present in tobacco that causes addiction. Taking nicotine through smoking or chewing tobacco for a prolonged period causes nicotine addiction that increases the risk of various medical problems like heart disease, lung disease and cancer.

Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) contains Nicotine that acts as a smoking cessation aid. It helps in quitting nicotine (tobacco) use by slowly adjusting the body to have less craving to use nicotine. As a result, over a period of time, a person does not crave nicotine anymore.

Take Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) as suggested by your doctor. You are advised to take Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) for as long as your doctor has suggested it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, headache, throat irritation, hiccups, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or itchy skin. Most of these side effects of Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and consult a doctor. Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) is not recommended for children below 18 years. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) as it may enhance the craving associated with alcohol use and reduce the effectiveness of nicotine gum. You are recommended to avoid using too many gums as it may cause adverse effects such as vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, dizziness, weakness, headache, diarrhoea, hearing disturbance or increased salivation.

Uses of Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint)

Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)

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Medicinal Benefits

Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) is a Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) agent used to quit smoking or chewing tobacco habit. Nicotine replacement therapy is a WHO-approved program that helps to quit smoking within just 12 weeks. NRT is a part of a total stop-smoking program that includes counselling, support, and behaviour change. Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) works by adjusting the body to take less nicotine until a person does not crave nicotine. Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) provides a small dose of nicotine without providing harmful elements like tar, carbon mono oxide present in tobacco products.

Directions for Use

Start taking Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) from the same day you quit taking nicotine (chewing or inhaling tobacco in the form of cigarettes).Gums: These gums should be chewed slowly, unlike regular gums, to get the most nicotine out of them. Chew at least after 15 minutes of eating or drinking. Try to chew until you get the peppery taste of nicotine. Then let the gum rest for some time. When you feel that there is no taste in gum, then chew it again. You need to chew it for half an hour until the taste completely fades. Lozenges: These are candy-like tablets similar to throat lozenges, especially for persons who do not prefer to chew gums. Keep the lozenge in the mouth and let it dissolve for 20-30 minutes. Do not swallow or chew lozenges. In this way, nicotine gets absorbed into the bloodstream and helps to manage nicotine craving.

Side Effects of Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint)

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Throat irritation
  • Hiccups
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Itchy skin

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have cardiovascular disease, pheochromocytoma, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, peptic ulcer or liver disease, inform your doctor before taking Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint). Avoid taking Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and consult a doctor. Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) is not recommended for children below 18 years. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) as it may enhance the craving associated with alcohol use and may also reduce the effectiveness of nicotine gum. You are recommended to avoid using too many gums as it may cause adverse effects such as vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, dizziness, weakness, headache, diarrhoea, hearing disturbance or increased salivation.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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NicotineHydroxyprogesterone
Severe
NicotineDihydroergotamine
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • CLOZAPINE
  • OLANZAPINE
  • ROPINIROLE
  • INSULIN
  • TACRINE

Habit Forming

Yes

Special Advise

  • The patient should immediately stop taking Smoke Free 4Mg Chewing Gum (Fresh Mint) if he/she experiences nicotine overdose symptoms like palpitation (rapid heartbeat), dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea.
  • If you have dental or gum problems, contact the doctor before using nicotine chewing gums.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Tobacco inhibits the absorption of essential vitamins and nutrients, such as calcium and vitamins C and D. Thus, taking more fruits and vegetables into the diet will help to restore these nutrients and reduce cravings to smoke.
  • Ginseng could weaken dopamine, a neurotransmitter in the brain that is connected with pleasure and is released during tobacco consumption. Taking ginseng tea could reduce the craving for smoking.
  • Chewing gum and mints is the best way to keep your mouth busy, especially when you feel the urge to smoke, so try to chew your gums more.
  • Physical workouts can help a person overcome tobacco cravings. When a person gets involved in physical exercise like cycling, running stairs, and walking, their attention gets diverted to exercise, and they do not feel the urge to take nicotine for some time.