KwikNic Paan Chewing Gums is a medicine used to quit smoking by reducing the craving for a cigarette and the irritable feeling that occurs when you stop smoking. It works by mimicking the effect of nicotine by binding to the nicotine receptors in the brain.

KwikNic Paan Chewing Gums can be used to help you stop smoking completely or cut down the amount you smoke. Stopping smoking is hard and you need to be ready and committed. But quitting is one of the most important things you can do to improve your health and live longer. This medicine should be taken as advised by doctor as it can be habit forming. In case you have missed any dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment. However, before taking this medicine it is better to inform doctor if you are suffering from any heart, liver or kidney disease. You must not smoke while using this medicine as it can result in dangerous effects.

Many people use more than one type of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) to improve their chances such as nose or mouth sprays which also contain nicotine. You are more likely to be successful if you also have counselling, join a support group and make some behaviour changes such as avoiding situations you associate with smoking.

Some of the common side effects include nausea, vomiting, sore throat and mouth. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you feel better. It may cause headaches, so it is better to take plenty of fluids whole day but inform your doctor if it does not go away. These effects are often mild and will wear off with time. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding you must consult doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses of KwikNic Chewing Gums

Quitting smoking

Benefits of KwikNic Chewing Gums

In Quitting smoking

Tobacco contains the substance nicotine which is extremely addictive. KwikNic Paan Chewing Gums is a form of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). It contains nicotine but not the other toxic chemicals in tobacco smoke such as tar and carbon monoxide. It may be used to help you quit smoking and reduce the unpleasant withdrawal effects and cravings that often occur when you stop smoking. This medicine has worked very well for many years to help people stop smoking and is even more effective if you have other support such as counseling. This treatment may take several weeks to work so you need to continue until you have been successful. Quitting smoking is extremely hard and requires you to change your behaviors but it has a huge range of health benefits and dramatically improves your quality of life.

Side effects of KwikNic Chewing Gums

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of KwikNic

Nausea
Vomiting
Hiccup
Dryness in mouth
Flatulence
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Pharyngolaryngeal pain
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Constipation
Cough
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

How to use KwikNic Chewing Gums

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. KwikNic Paan Chewing Gums may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How KwikNic Chewing Gums works

Nicotine works by binding to nicotine receptors in the brain during abstinence from smoking. This helps to reduce craving and withdrawal symptoms.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with KwikNic Paan Chewing Gums.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

KwikNic Paan Chewing Gums is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

KwikNic Paan Chewing Gums is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

KwikNic Paan Chewing Gums does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

KwikNic Paan Chewing Gums should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of KwikNic Paan Chewing Gums may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

KwikNic Paan Chewing Gums should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of KwikNic Paan Chewing Gums may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take KwikNic Chewing Gums?

If you miss a dose of KwikNic Paan Chewing Gums, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

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Quick tips

KwikNic Paan Chewing Gums helps you to quit smoking by reducing the craving for a cigarette and the irritable feeling that occurs when you stop smoking.
In addition, counselling should be done to increase the chances of quitting smoking successfully.
Quitting smoking can lower your chances of having lung disease, heart disease or getting certain types of cancer that are related to smoking.
Do not smoke while using KwikNic Paan Chewing Gums as it can cause nicotine to build up to dangerous levels.
Inform your doctor if you develop headache, nausea or other digestive problems that does not go away.
Talk to your doctor if you are having trouble stopping KwikNic Paan Chewing Gums as it can be addictive.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Nicotine

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Cholinomimetic Alkaloids- Nicotine

Patient concerns

I have been smoking for 8 years and now i want to quit smoking.give me some tips how to quit and what will happend after quitting smoking

Dr. Sajeela Maini

Smoking

You will benefit tremendously when you quit smokings. every puff of cigarette contains 4800 chemical compunds and 68 carcinogens. it is wdely called a cancer stick.when you quit smoking your stamina will improve drastically, you will feel fresher and energetic whole day. We have a CO machine; we see the changes in the CO levels even after one day of quitting

Hi, I want to quit smoking. Please suggest how can I stop. Is any medicine available that help me to stop smoking? Thanks

Dr. Sajeela Maini

Smoking

We have proper medication to help you quit smoking. It reduces the urges, withdrawals of quitting the stick drastically.

I am a smoker from last 20 years. My daily stock is 10 cigarette. Now I wanna to quit. Is there any medicine for quitting smoking??

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Dear sir your problem can surely be treated with homeopathy but as your case is a chronic case it requires long case taking, examination and regular follow up, therefore, please visit a homeopath so that he can examine you and guide you accordingly.

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