What are Nicorette Fruit Lozenges?
Nicorette Fruit Lozenges are delicious fruit flavoured lozenges which help to reduce nicotine cravings, helping you to quit smoking for good. If you smoke less than 20 cigarettes a day, or are looking to gradually reduce your nicotine intake with NRT, these lozenges could be the perfect product for you.
How will Nicorette Lozenges help me to quit smoking?
Nicorette Lozenges are a form or NRT treatment, which means that they replace the nicotine that you would usually get from cigarettes. Each lozenge contains 2mg of nicotine, which helps to ease withdrawal so your cravings will subside, making it easier to quit smoking for good.
Why do I crave cigarettes?
When you smoke, your body becomes dependent on the nicotine which is contained in cigarettes. When you try to quit smoking, your body begins to crave nicotine, which causes unwanted symptoms and makes you want to smoke. This is why some people turn to NRT (Nicotine Replacement Therapy), which gives your body the nicotine it craves, helping to ease your cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Can I use this product if I’m pregnant?
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding you should try to stop smoking by yourself, as quitting smoking naturally and as quickly as possible is the best thing for your and your baby. However, if you are struggling to quit smoking, your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist may recommend a course of NRT treatment such as these nicotine lozenges. You should speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before using this or any other medication if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are breastfeeding, you should take this product immediately after breastfeeding your baby to make sure that as little nicotine as possible passes to your baby through your breastmilk.
Can I use this product if I’m taking other medication?
If you are taking other medication you should speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before using this product, as some medications may interact when used together. This can cause unwanted side effects or make your medication less effective. You should especially speak to your doctor before using this product if you are taking medicines such as theophylline, clozapine, or ropinirole. When you quit smoking, you may need to change the amount of these medicines that you take, and your doctor will need to assess this.
Can I use this product if I have diabetes?
If you have diabetes you can take these lozenges but you will need to monitor your blood sugar levels more often while taking them. You should speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before using this product, as you may find that the amounts of insulin or other medication you need change and your doctor will need to assess this with you.
How to take Nicorette Lozenges
Take one Nicorette Lozenge and let it dissolve slowly in your mouth. Do not chew or swallow this product. The amount of lozenges you will need to take will differ depending on the amount you typically smoke every day:
- If you smoke 20 or fewer cigarettes a day – Take 1 x 2mg lozenges whenever needed to ease your cravings
- If you smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day – Take 1 x 4mg lozenges whenever needed to ease your cravings.
Do not take more than 15 lozenges in one day, do not take more than the recommended dose.
When should Nicorette Lozenges not be used?
Nicorette Lozenges are not suitable for use by children under the age of 12. If you are aged between 12 – 18 you should speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before taking this product. Do not use this product if you are allergic to nicotine or any of the other listed ingredients. Speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before using this product if you:
- Are in hospital because of heart disease, including heart attack, disorders of heart rate or rhythm, angina, high blood pressure, or stroke
- Have a stomach ulcer, duodenal ulcer, or inflammation of the oesophagus
- Have liver or kidney disease
- Have an overactive thyroid
Does this product have any side effects?
Like all medications, Nicotine Lozenges can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them. If you experience any of the following side effects, stop use and seek medical help immediately:
- Fast heart rate or heartbeat
- Abnormal heartbeat
- Chest palpitations
- Shortness of breath
- Allergic reactions, e.g. swelling of the face, mouth, lips, throat, and tongue, itching, swelling of the skin, ulceration and inflammation of the lining of the mouth, difficulty breathing, dizziness)
Other common side effects of this product include:
- Headaches
- Cough
- Feeling sick
- Throat irritation
- Hiccups
- Sore mouth or throat
- Allergic reactions
- Burning sensation in the mouth
- Dizziness
- Taste disturbance, loss of taste
- Tingling or numbness of the hands or feet
- Stomach pain or discomfort
- Diarrhoea
- Dry mouth
- Indigestion
- Excessive gas or wind
- Increased salivation
- Sore and inflamed mouth
- Tiredness
- Vomiting
If you experience these or any other side effects while using this product, stop use and speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist. For a full list of side effects this medication can have, please see the patient information leaflet. For more information about reporting the side effects of medication, please see the MHRA’s Yellow Card Scheme.
Will I get side effects from nicotine withdrawals?
If you reduce the amount of nicotine you take in every day too quickly, you can experience withdrawal symptoms that can be unpleasant. You can help to avoid these by reducing your nicotine intake more gradually. Some common symptoms of nicotine withdrawal include:
- Irritability and aggression
- Feeling low
- Anxiety
- Restlessness
- Poor concentration
- Increased appetite or weight gain
- The urge to smoke, cravings
- Night time awakening, sleep disturbances
- Lowering of the heart rate
How to store this product
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in original packaging and do not use once the expiration date printed on the packaging has passed. Keep out of sight and reach of children and animals, nicotine can be very harmful and sometimes fatal to small children if taken in large doses.
Important Information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
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