How does Nicotinell work?
Nicotinell lozenges contain nicotine. They are a type of medicine known as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and are used to help smokers give up the habit.
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Nicotine is the addictive substance that presents in tobacco. Smokers who try to give up smoking often experience unpleasant withdrawal symptoms and cravings for cigarettes, because they are dependent on the nicotine in tobacco. Withdrawal symptoms can include restlessness, irritability, headaches, insomnia and difficulty concentrating. These, combined with cigarette cravings, are the reasons why it is so hard for some people to give up smoking.
Nicotine replacement therapies(NRT) work by giving you a small amount of nicotine, but without the dangerous effects of
inhaling tobacco smoke. This helps relieve the withdrawal symptoms and cravings for a cigarette that you get when you stop smoking, and allows you to get on with breaking the psychological habit of smoking. If you are physically addicted to
nicotine, using NRT has been shown to almost double your chances of successfully quitting smoking.
The nicotine released from sucking Nicotinell lozenges is absorbed into the bloodstream from the lining of your mouth and
provides quick relief from cravings.
Nicotinell lozenges are available in two strengths, 1mg and 2mg. The 2mg lozenges provide a larger dose of nicotine for people who are more dependent on nicotine, ie people who smoke more than 30 cigarettes a day, or who have previously failed to stop smoking with the help of the 1mg lozenges.
NRT comes in many forms. There are factsheets on all these linked at the end of this page. Nicotine patches can be used to help prevent cravings for cigarettes, while nasal sprays, inhalators, chewing gum, tablets that dissolve under the tongue, and lozenges, are all forms that can be used instead of smoking when you get a cigarette craving.
As well as breaking the physical addiction, you also need to break the smoking habits you used to have. Try to avoid situations where you will be tempted to smoke, and remember to seek help and support whenever you feel like giving in to
your cravings.
What is Nicotinell used for?
* Relief of withdrawal symptoms associated with giving up smoking.
Nicotinell lozenges can be used to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms after you have stopped smoking. You should suck one lozenge of Nicotinell when you get a craving to smoke.
How to use Nicotinell?
1 Follow the instructions provided with Nicotinell.
2 Nicotinell lozenges should not be sucked in the same way as normal lozenges. Instead, you suck the lozenge until the
taste becomes strong, and then lodge it between your gum and cheek. When the taste fades you repeat the process until the lozenge is dissolved (after about half an hour).
3 The strength and number of lozenges you use each day will depend on how much you used to smoke and what strength your cigarettes were. You should not use more than is recommended on the packet.
4 It is recommended that you initially use one lozenge every one to two hours, for up to three months after stopping smoking. After this time your psychological urge to smoke should be less. You should then be able to gradually reduce the number of lozenges you are using, so that you are using less and less nicotine. (It is rare to become dependent on the lozenges. If this happens it is much less dangerous than being dependent on cigarettes and is a much easier habit to break than smoking.) You should stop using the lozenges when your daily consumption is down to one or two a day. If you use 2mg lozenges, the 1mg lozenges will be useful when you taper down use.
Warning!
1) Nicotinell lozenges should be sucked in the special way explained above and in the instructions in the package leaflet. Don’t chew the lozenges or swallow them whole, as this is more likely to cause side effects such as throat and stomach irritation, indigestion or hiccups.
2) Acidic drinks such as coffee, sodas and fruit juices can reduce the amount of nicotine that is absorbed from the mouth, if you drink them in the 15 minutes prior to sucking a Nicotinell lozenge.
3) Do not exceed the recommended dose of this medicine, which will be stated in the product packaging or information leaflet supplied with the medicine.
4) Nicotinell lozenges contain maltitol which may have a laxative effect.
5) Make sure you do not leave Nicotinell lozenges where children can reach them. Doses of nicotine that are tolerated by adult smokers during treatment can produce severe symptoms of poisoning in small children and may prove fatal.
Use Nicotinell with caution in
1) Adolescents aged 12 to 18 years old. (If you are in this age group you should not use NRT for longer than 12 weeks without consulting a doctor, pharmacist or nurse for advice.)
2) Disease involving the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular disease). (Using NRT is much less hazardous than continuing to smoke. However, if you are in hospital because you have recently had a heart attack or stroke or you have
severe irregular heart beats, you should ideally try to stop smoking without using NRT. Seek advice from your doctor.)
3) Diabetes. (Monitor your blood sugar more closely when starting NRT.)
4) Peptic ulcer.
5) Inflamed stomach lining (gastritis).
6) Inflammation of the food pipe (oesophagitis).
7) Inflammation of the mouth and throat.
Overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism).
9) Tumour of the adrenal gland (phaeochromocytoma).
10) Severely decreased kidney function.
11) Moderate to severely decreased liver function.
12) An inherited disorder of protein metabolism called phenylketonuria. (Nicotinell lozenges contain aspartame, which is a source of phenylalanine.)
Nicotinell should Not be used in Non-smokers, Rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance (Nicotinell lozenges contain maltitol), This medicine is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age.
Nicotinell should not be used if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.
If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Nicotinell with Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.
* Nicotine in any form should ideally not be used during pregnancy, as it has been shown to adversely affect the development of the baby, both in the womb and after birth. However, for pregnant women who are unable to give up smoking without a smoking cessation aid, NRT may deliver less nicotine (and none of the other potentially disease-causing agents) than would be obtained from cigarettes. As a result it is considered that NRT poses less of a risk to the baby than continuing to smoke. Pregnant women who smoke should discuss the risks and benefits of NRT with their doctor as early as possible in their pregnancy and only use this medicine on their advice. The aim should be to stop using NRT as soon as possible, preferably after two to three months.
* Nicotine taken in any form passes into breast milk and is harmful to the nursing infant. However, for women who are
unable to give up smoking without a smoking cessation aid, NRT may deliver less nicotine (and none of the other potentially disease-causing agents) than would be obtained from cigarettes. It is also less hazardous than the second-hand smoke that the infant would be exposed to if the mother continued to smoke. This medicine can therefore be used during breastfeeding.
Wherever possible, the lozenges should be sucked immediately after breastfeeding and not in the two hours before breastfeeding, in order to reduce the amount of nicotine that the infant is exposed to.
<>Side effects of Nicotinell
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side
effects that are known to be associated with Nicotinell. Just because a side effect is stated here does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
Common side effects of Nicotinell (affect 1%-10% people)
* Throat or mouth irritation.
* Increased salivation.
* Dizziness.
* Headache.
* Hiccups.
* Nausea.
* Dry mouth.
* Flatulence.
* Mouth ulcers.
* Heartburn or indigestion (slower sucking may reduce this problem).
* Inflammation of the mouth, foodpipe or stomach.
How can Nicotinell affect other medicines?
Nicotine replacement itself does not affect other medicines. However, the components of tobacco smoke can cause certain medicines to be removed from the body faster than usually. This means that when you stop smoking, they could be removed slower and so their blood levels may increase. You should tell your doctor that you are giving up smoking if you are taking the following medicines, as when you stop smoking your doses may need to be changed: Cinacalcet,fluphenazine, ropinirole, aminophylline, olanzapine, chlorpromazine, flecainide, haloperidol, clozapine, pentazocine, dextropropoxyphene,theophylline, tacrine.
People with diabetes who smoke normally need more insulin, as smoking reduces the amount of insulin that is absorbed into the blood from an injection under the skin. Therefore if people with diabetes give up smoking, they may subsequently need a reduction in their insulin dose. People with diabetes should monitor their blood sugar levels more closely when stopping smoking. Discuss this with your doctor.
Using nicotine replacement therapy in combination with bupropion (Zyban) or varenicline (Champix) is not recommended. You can, however, use a combination of different NRT products if you find this is helpful. Ask your doctor for advice.
Nicotinell advantages:
1) Perfectly suits for regular smokers
2) Simple and comfortable to use aid
3) 24 hour effect
4) 3 separate aids which differ from each other by effect strength provide step-by-step dose reduce for 9-12 weeks
5) Stops abstinent syndrome efficiently
6) Nicotinell doesn’t develop dependence
7) Sold without prescription
Nicotinell Patches are used for 9-12 weeks. There are 3 different patches with different dosage which are used step by step reducing nicotine level in organism till body will become totally free of nicotine and till abstinent syndrome will disappear.
* Nicotinell patch contains 52.5 mg of pure nicotine (Normal dosage).About 21 mg of nicotine is absorbed by organism for 24 hours.
* Low Dosage Nicotinell contains 35 mg of nicotine. About 14 mg of nicotine is absorbed by organism for 24 hours.
* Extra Low Dosage Nicotinell contains 17.5 mg of nicotine. About 7 mg of nicotine will be absorbed by organism for 24 hours.
Nicotinell application method:
* Step 1: Normal Dosage Nicotinell should be used for 3-4 weeks by sticking one patch every 24 hours;
* Step 2: Low Dosage Nicotinell should be used for 3-4 weeks by sticking one patch every 24 hours;
* Step 3: Extra Low Dosage Nicotinell should be used for 3-4 weeks by sticking one patch every 24 hours;
Correct Nicotinell use:
You should stick patch on mornings, before shower.
Patch should be stuck to bald region of skin: stomach, chest or back, forearm, face side of hips or higher side of breech.
Do not use any skin lotions before using Nicotinell because patch won’t be able to stick
Nicotinell Gum
Nicotinell Gum is a proven and well-known type of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). Nicotinell Gum helps you give up smoking by alleviating the unpleasant symptoms associated with nicotine withdrawal. These symptoms can include headaches, sweating, irritability, anxiety and mood swings. They are often a disincentive to quit smoking. When you chew Nicotinell Gum, small amounts of nicotine become released and are absorbed through the lining of the mouth. This provides the smoker with a controlled way to satisfy the body’s craving for nicotine. It allows them to replace the dangerous habit of smoking while providing their system with a much safer alternative source of nicotine, the addictive substance that helped them become hooked on cigarettes in the first place. Many of the other aspects of smoking are behavioural rather than physiological. The psychological or behavioural patterns of smoking include feeling the need to smoke when under stress and finding the mere act of holding a cigarette reassuring. Nicotinell Gum targets the smoker’s dependence on nicotine giving them the chance to change such ingrained habits over time.
Nicotinell Gum provides a flexible, convenient course of treatment for smokers who want to quit. Each pack contains 96 pieces of gum. It comes in either 2mg or 4mg strength in both Mint or Fruit flavour. Follow the recommended chewing
technique of chew and ‘park’ the gum in the side of the mouth to ensure its efficiency. If you have made up your mind to
quit smoking then Nicotinell Gum is the product that can make your non-smoking dream a reality.
Dosage of Nicotinell Gum
Nicotinell Gum 2mg is recommended for those who smoke less than 20 cigarettes a day. The 4mg gum is recommended for those who smoke more that 20 cigarettes a day.
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