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Nicotex Chewing Gums Mint

Manufacturer :  Cipla Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Nicotine
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Nicotex Chewing Gums Mint

Nicotex Chewing Gums Mint helps people quit smoking or cut down on the number of cigarette consumption. It also helps to provide relief in cases of unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.

On using this medication you may experience side effects such as vomiting, nausea, mouth ulcers, cough, rash, skin redness or itchiness, drying of the mouth, dizziness, throat irritation, sneezing, chest pain, vasculitis, dyspnoea, increased sweating or salivation, headache and indigestion. On experiencing any allergic reaction seek the help of your health care provider right away.

Before using this medication notify your doctor if: you are allergic to it, you are allergic to any food/medicine/substance, you have severe kidney/liver/heart disorders, you have heart failure or high blood pressure, you recently had a heart attack or stroke, you have asthma or inflammation of the oesophagus, you are taking any medications, you are pregnant or are nursing a baby.

The dosage for this medication should be prescribed by the doctor based on your medical history and condition. Thus usual dose in adults is 4 mg for patients who have their first cigarette within half an hour of waking up. For people who have their first cigarette after more than 30 minute, dose is 2 mg.

    What are the uses of Nicotex Chewing Gums Mint

    • Smoking Addiction

    What are the side effects of Nicotex Chewing Gums Mint ?

    Key highlights of Nicotex Chewing Gums Mint

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Nicotex plus 2mg tablet mint is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Nicotex plus 2mg tablet mint is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Caution should be used in patients with impaired renal function.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    What are the substitutes for Nicotex Chewing Gums Mint ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Nicotex Chewing Gums Mint , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of Nicotine, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

    How does this medication work?

    Nicotex Chewing Gums Mint It binds to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and triggers the release of dopamine. When dopamine binds to the receptors a happy and an intoxicating sensation is attained. The release of dopamine leads to vosaconstriction, blood sugar hike, accelerated heart rate, and raised blood pressure.

      FAQs about Nicotex Chewing Gums Mint

      • Ques : What is Nicotex Chewing Gums Mint?

        Ans : This medication has Nicotine as an active element present. It performs its action by reduces the withdrawal symptoms and craving for nicotine.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Nicotex Chewing Gums Mint?

        Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention of conditions such as smoking cessation.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Nicotex Chewing Gums Mint?

        Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as mouth sores, blisters or irritation in throat and mouth, nausea or vomiting, acid or sour stomach, diarrhea, belching and heartburn, unusual tiredness and weakness, blurred vision, severe headache, etc.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Nicotex Chewing Gums Mint?

        Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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