Important Instructions
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Important Instructions

GUMS DOSAGE SCHEDULE

Less than 20 cigarettes per day – 2mg gums

More than 20 cigarettes per day – 4 mg gums

Not to exceed more than 24 gums a day

Suggested dosing schedule :

Week
1–6

Take 1 gum
every 1–2 hours

Week
7–9

Take 1 gum
every 2–4 hours

Week
10–12

Take 1 gum
every 4–8 hours

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1 GUM / 1-2 HOURS
1 GUM / 2-4 HOURS
1 GUM / 4-8 HOURS

PATCH DOSE SCHEDULE

(1 Patch Per Day)

Number of cigarettes smoked per day
20 or more cigarettes
Less than 20 cigarettes
STEP 1
Use one 21mg/24hr patch per day
Weeks 1 to 4
(Start with Step 2)
STEP 2
Use one 14mg/24hr patch per day
Weeks 5 to 8
Weeks 1 to 4
STEP 3
Use one 7mg/24hr patch per day
Weeks 9 to 12
Weeks 5 to 12

Lozenges Dose Schedule

Less than 10 cigarettes per day: 1mg lozenge

More than 10 cigarettes per day : 2mg lozenge

Not to exceed more than 15 lozenges/day

Suggested dosing schedule

Week 1–6
Take 1 mint
every 1–2 hours
Week 7–9
Take 1 mint
every 2–4 hours
Week 10–12
Take 1 mint
every 4–8 hours

How to use Nicotex

To successfully quit, it’s important to chew Nicotex gum properly

Nicotine gum shouldn’t be chewed like regular gum. It’s important to follow these 3 steps to improve the experience and the effect!

Step 1

Chew it slowly till you getthe taste of nicotine.
Step 2

Place it between yourcheek & gums.
Step 3

When the taste fades,repeat step 1

Consult your Doctor before using Nicotex

  • If you are below 18 years of age.
  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • If you are taking any other medicines, especially those containing anti-asthmatics, anti-psychotic drugs or non-nicotine drugs to stop smoking.
  • If you have other medical conditions such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, stroke, stomach ulcer, kidney or liver disease, heart or circulation problems, diabetes, allergic reactions, severe sore throat, inflammation of the mouth, overactive thyroid, or adrenal gland cancer.
  • If you have had previous reactions to nicotine gums or other nicotine-containing products.

Nicotex Overdose If you have used more nicotine gums than recommended or, in case, a child has chewed or swallowed some, then contact a doctor immediately. The general symptoms of nicotine overdose include headaches, sickness, diarrhoea and stomach pain.

Note: Do not eat or drink or use removable dentures with the gum in the mouth. Avoid having any drinks for 15 minutes before the gum is used. The side effects which might be seen with Nicotex will be the same as nicotine given by any other route. The side effects are usually dose dependent and may not be experienced by all. Common side effects such as headache, nausea, hiccups, stomach discomfort, sore mouth or throat, jaw muscle ache and sleep disturbance may be seen particularly during the first few weeks.

References:

1. https://www.who.int/tobacco/communications/ highlights/note_nrt_therapy/en/

2. Agrawal, et al., Use of Nicotine Gums, Tablets and Lozenges: A Review. IJSS Case Reports & Reviews 2016;2(11):33-36.