Nicotex 4mg Chewing Gums Cinnamon Sugar Free 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.

Nicotex 4mg Chewing Gums Cinnamon Sugar Free 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 Nicotex Chewing Gums

Quitting smoking

Benefits of Nicotex Chewing Gums

In Quitting smoking

Tobacco contains the substance nicotine which is extremely addictive. Nicotex 4mg Chewing Gums Cinnamon Sugar Free 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 Nicotex 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 Nicotex

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 Nicotex Chewing Gums

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Nicotex 4mg Chewing Gums Cinnamon Sugar Free may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Nicotex 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 Nicotex 4mg Chewing Gums Cinnamon Sugar Free.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Nicotex 4mg Chewing Gums Cinnamon Sugar Free 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

Nicotex 4mg Chewing Gums Cinnamon Sugar Free 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

Nicotex 4mg Chewing Gums Cinnamon Sugar Free does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Nicotex 4mg Chewing Gums Cinnamon Sugar Free should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nicotex 4mg Chewing Gums Cinnamon Sugar Free may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Nicotex 4mg Chewing Gums Cinnamon Sugar Free should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nicotex 4mg Chewing Gums Cinnamon Sugar Free may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Nicotex Chewing Gums?

If you miss a dose of Nicotex 4mg Chewing Gums Cinnamon Sugar Free, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

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Quick tips

Nicotex 4mg Chewing Gums Cinnamon Sugar Free 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 Nicotex 4mg Chewing Gums Cinnamon Sugar Free 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 Nicotex 4mg Chewing Gums Cinnamon Sugar Free as it can be addictive.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Nicotine

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Cholinomimetic Alkaloids- Nicotine

Patient concerns

I am a smoker Daily 3 to 4 cigarete, What should i do to quite my smoking

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

try quit with nicotex 2mg chewingum

Is Nicotex tablet advisable for me a diabetic to quit smoking?

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Can take with only after the advise of your doctor as he knows your medical history completely

Sir,I got into the bad habit of smoking. I really want to end it now as I see many disturbances occurring. I feel pain in my chest and I am virtually obese. I've tried to quit before but it's actually not happening. Please suggest me a way out of this. Is alternative medicine such as Nicotex" a way out?"

Dr. Tapas Kumbhkar

Internal Medicine

Yeah nicotex will help you and you should be strong to quit smoking

I started smoking secretly from the age of 13 and got easily addicted to it.Now at the age of 15 i want to quit smoking,so i started taking Nicotex chewing gum.i usually smokes 2-3 cigarettes per day.so please tell me how many gums should i take every day ? And how many weeks do i have to chew nicotex?Please help me i want to live a healthier life.

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

To Quit Smoking it is advisable that you visit a clinic where such treatment is given to patients since it is a comprehensive approach

Dear Doctor I quite tobacco chewing from last 25 days and just for nicotine withdrawal I take Nicotex 4 mg per day 8 to 9 gum but issue is I afraid that I'm seems habitual for Nicotex gum please give me sum advice for quite Nicotex also.

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Nicotex is far less toxic than tobacco which has around 3000-4000 chemicals. Gradually reduce Novotel by 1 gum at a time or chew half and throw rest.

User feedback

Patients taking Nicotex 4mg Chewing Gums Cinnamon Sugar Free

Once A Day

43%

Twice A Day

26%

Thrice A Day

22%

Four Times A *

*Four Times A Day

What are you using Nicotex Chewing Gums for?

Smoking addic*

56%

Others

44%

*Smoking addiction

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

52%

Poor

33%

Average

15%

What were the side-effects while using Nicotex 4mg Chewing Gums Cinnamon Sugar Free?

No Side Effec*

75%

Dryness in mo*

12%

Hiccup

12%

*No Side Effect, Dryness in mouth

How do you take Nicotex Chewing Gums?

With or witho*

71%

With food

29%

*With or without food

Please rate Nicotex 4mg Chewing Gums Cinnamon Sugar Free on price

Average

48%

Expensive

43%

Not Expensive

10%

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