Nicorette Icy Mint Gum Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Side Effects Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Nicotine

Indications/Uses

Tobacco dependence by relieving nicotine craving & w/drawal symptoms facilitating smoking cessation in smokers motivated to quit. Aid to reduce smoking [Nicotine Assisted Reduction to Stop (NARS)].

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Heavy smoker (≥20 cigarettes daily or first cigarette smoke w/in ≤30 min of waking up) 4 mg. Max daily dose: 24 gums in 24 hr. Light smoker (<20 cigarettes daily) 2 mg. Max daily dose: 30 gums in 24 hr. Dosing regimen: 8-12 gum daily for at least 3 mth before gradual reduction.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: Chew slowly until the taste becomes strong or mild burning sensation is experienced, then rest it between the gums & cheek. When the taste fades, start chewing it again, then rest it in different place from the previous time. Repeat chewing routine until the taste does not return (about 30 min).

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Recent stroke, MI, unstable angina, cardiac arrhythmia, CABG & angioplasty or uncontrolled HTN. Diabetes; overactive thyroid gland, phaeochromocytoma; stomach ulcer, oesophagitis; history of epilepsy & seizures. Moderate to severe hepatic &/or severe renal impairment. Pregnancy. Avoid use during lactation. Childn & adolescents <18 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Diarrhoea. Dizziness, headache, irritability or aggression, feeling low, anxiety restlessness, poor concentration, increased appetite or wt gain, urge to smoke (craving), sleeplessness or sleep disturbance, low heart rate.

Drug Interactions

Concomitant use w/ drugs containing theophylline, tacrine, clozapine, ropinirole, imipramine, olanzapine, clomipramine, fluvoxamine, flecainide, pentazocine.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Drugs Used in Substance Dependence

ATC Classification

N07BA01 - nicotine ; Belongs to the class of drugs used in the management of nicotine dependence.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Nicorette Icy Mint Gum chewing gum 2 mg

Packing/Price

105's;15's

Form

Nicorette Icy Mint Gum chewing gum 4 mg

Packing/Price

105's;15's

Nicorette Icy Mint Gum

nicotine

Manufacturer:

JNTL

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma