Nicotinell Nicotine Gum, Quit Smoking Aid, Mint Flavour, 4 mg, 96 Pieces

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If you haven’t exercised for some time, take it slowly to begin with and increase the amount of time spent exercising over the course of a few weeks. Not only will exercising help you relax but it also helps to keep your weight under control, which some people find a problem when quitting. By giving you control over your nicotine cravings, you can effectively deal with your withdrawal symptoms as they happen.

Diabetics should monitor their blood sugar levels more often than usual when taking chewing gum because your insulin/medication requirements may alter. In overdose, symptoms corresponding to heavy smoking may be seen, however the toxicity of nicotine cannot be directly compared with that of smoking, because tobacco smoke contains additional toxic substances (e.g. carbon monoxide and tar). Some drugs may have Authority Required (Streamlined) status which does not require an explicit approval from Medicare, instead the doctor can use the Authority code found in the published Schedule for a given drug/indication. NRT products can be used to relieve withdrawal symptoms and reduce the cravings for nicotine that you get when you try to stop smoking, or when you are cutting down the number of cigarettes you smoke while trying to stop smoking. Underlying cardiovascular disease: In stable cardiovascular disease this product presents a lesser hazard than continuing to smoke. However dependent smokers currently hospitalised as a result of myocardial infarction, unstable or worsening angina including Prinzmetal's angina, severe dysrhythmia or CVA and who are considered to be haemodynamically unstable and/or who suffer with uncontrolled hypertension should be encouraged to stop smoking with non-pharmacological interventions. If this fails, this product may be considered, but as data on safety in this patient group are limited, initiation should only be under medical supervision.

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The chewing action also works to distract you from your desire to smoke, giving your mouth something else to do (other than smoking). Nicotinell Stop Smoking Gum helps you to give up smoking by relieving the desire to smoke, as well as some of the unpleasant withdrawal effects which smokers experience when they stop smoking.

Patients with diabetes mellitus should be advised to monitor their blood sugar levels more closely than usual when nicotine replacement therapy is initiated as catecholamines released by nicotine can affect carbohydrate metabolism. Precautions: Use with caution in patients with: recent myocardial infarction, unstable or worsening angina including Prinzmetal's angina, severe cardiac arrhythmias, uncontrolled hypertension, or recent cerebrovascular accident who are considered to be haemodynamically unstable, history of epilepsy or those taking anti-convulsant therapy, diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism, pheochromocytoma, moderate to severe renal and/or hepatic impairment, active oesophagitis, oral and pharyngeal inflammation, gastritis, gastric/peptic ulcer. Gum: Not recommended for those with jawbone joint problems or denture wearers. May loosen fillings or dental implants. Do not use in patients with hereditary conditions of fructose intolerance. Contains butylhydroxytoluene which may cause irritation to the mucous. Patch: Have a history of dermatitis. Discontinue use if a severe or persistent skin reaction, including allergic reaction, occurs. Nicotinell TTS contains aluminium and should be removed prior to undergoing defibrillation, MRI or cardioversion procedures. Lozenge: Use with caution in patients with: hypertension, stable angina pectoris, cerebrovascular disease, occlusive peripheral arterial disease and heart failure. Contain aspartame, may be harmful to those with phenylketonuria. Do not use in patients with hereditary conditions of fructose intolerance. It is indicated to aid smokers wishing to quit or reduce prior to quitting as well as to assist smokers who are unwilling or unable to smoke, and as a safer alternative to smoking for smokers and those around them.

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Concomitant use of acidic beverages such as coffee or soda may decrease the buccal absorption of nicotine. Acidic beverages should be avoided for 15 minutes prior to chewing the gum. Although the frequency in the active group is less than that of the placebo group, the frequency in the specific formulation in which the PT was identified as a systemic ADR was greater in the active group than the placebo group.