SKIIP Special Precautions

Nicotine Polacrilex Mini Lozenge contains nicotine. When the patient sucks the lozenge, the nicotine is slowly released and absorbed through the lining of the mouth. The lozenge can alleviate some of the unpleasant withdrawal effects that frequently occur when giving up smoking, such as cravings and irritability.
The lozenge can reduce patient's desire to smoke and help improve their willpower to resist smoking by providing some of the nicotine previously inhaled. Nicotine Polacrilex Mini Lozenge is best suited for those with low nicotine dependency.
lt is not recommended for those who have found other forms of nicotine replacement therapy unsatisfactory. The nicotine dependence makes it difficult to stop smoking.
The craving for cigarettes can continue for some time after the patient has ceased smoking. The patient still needs to use their willpower to resist the urge to smoke. Advice and support will improve the patient's success.
Consult a doctor before using Nicotine Polacrilex Mini Lozenge: If the patient has diabetes they should monitor their blood sugar levels more often than usual when they start using nicotine lozenge. The patient's insulin or medication requirements may change.
If the patient had a recent heart attack, stroke or suffer from severe heart rhythm problems or chest pain, they should try to quit smoking without using any NRT products unless the doctor tells the patient to use them.
If the patient has any heart problems, they should consult a healthcare professional before using any NRT product. While using an NRT product, if the patient experiences an increase in heart problems, the use of the product should be reduced or discontinued.
If the patient suffers from kidney or liver disease.
If the patient has stomach or duodenal ulcers or an inflamed oesophagus or gullet (the passage between the mouth and stomach) because nicotine replacement therapy can make the symptoms worse.
If the patient has ever experienced seizures.
If the patient has an overactive thyroid gland.
If the patient has high blood pressure, angina or circulatory problems.
If the patient has a tumour of the adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma).
If the patient has inflammation of the mouth or sore throat.
If the patient is under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use.
The effect of some medicines can be altered when the patient stops smoking. If the patient is already taking regular medication, they should tell a doctor or pharmacist.