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Nicorette

Generic Name: nicotine (NIK oh teen)
Brand Names: Commit, Habitrol, Leader Nicotine Polacrilex, Nicoderm C-Q, Nicorelief, Nicorette, Nicotrol Inhaler, Nicotrol NS

What is Nicorette?

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Nicorette gum is used as an aid in smoking cessation. It works by providing low levels of nicotine, which may help you to quit smoking by lessening the physical signs of withdrawal symptoms.

Nicorette gum contains nicotine, the primary ingredient in tobacco products. It provided nicotine levels lower than those associated with smoking.

Nicorette may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Important information about Nicorette

Do not use Nicorette if you are pregnant. It could cause harm to the unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.

Mouth or dental problems may affect safe use of Nicorette gum.

Do not smoke while you are using Nicorette. Stop smoking as soon as your treatment begins. Smoking while using this medication can be dangerous.

Before using Nicorette

Mouth or dental problems may affect safe use of Nicorette gum.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have:

heart disease, an irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure or chest pain;
a jaw condition called TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disease;
an overactive thyroid;
diabetes;
pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland);
liver or kidney disease;
a stomach ulcer; or
asthma or chronic pulmonary disease.

Nicorette can cause harm to an unborn baby. Do not use nicotine if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment. Use an effective form of birth control while you are using this medication. Nicotine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take Nicorette?

Use Nicorette exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use the medication in larger amounts or for longer than recommended by your doctor.

This medication comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

<<p>To use the chewing gum:

Place a piece of Nicorette gum in your mouth.
Chew the Nicorette gum slowly several times and stop chewing when you notice a tingling sensation or a peppery taste in the mouth. "Park" the Nicorette gum between your cheek and gum and leave it there until the taste or tinging sensation is almost gone. Then slowly chew a few more times until the taste or sensation returns. Park the gum again in a different place in your mouth. Chewing too much or too quickly can cause too much nicotine to be released from the gum and you may have side effects such as nausea, hiccups, or stomach problems. Remove the gum after 30 minutes, or when the taste or tingle no longer return when you chew the gum.
Do not eat or drink for 15 minutes before using the gum and while the medicine is in your mouth.

Keep unused Nicorette gum out of the reach of children and pets to prevent poisoning.

Store Nicorette at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since Nicorette is used as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are using the medication regularly, use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and wait until your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine, or if anyone has accidentally swallowed it.

Overdose symptoms may include nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; stomach pain; cold sweat; headache; dizziness; problems with hearing or vision; confusion; uneven heartbeats; chest pain; seizures; and death.

What should I avoid while taking Nicorette?

Do not smoke while you are using Nicorette. Stop smoking as soon as your treatment begins. Smoking while using this medication can be dangerous.

Nicorette side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Nicorette and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

seizures; or
chest pain or uneven heartbeats.

Less serious side effects may include:

dizziness;
belching or hiccups;
stomach upset or nausea;
mouth or throat soreness;
dry or watering mouth;
watering eyes;
headache;
constipation;
sneezing and coughing;
changes in taste; or

This is not a complete list of Nicorette side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

What other drugs will affect Nicorette?

Before using Nicorette, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

imipramine (Tofranil);
oxazepam (Serax);
propranolol (Inderal), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), or prazosin (Minipress);
theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theochron, Theolair);
pentazocine (Talwin), or
insulin.

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with Nicorette. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about Nicorette.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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