For Chewing Gum Tablet:
- Chew one piece of gum when you feel the urge to smoke
- It is important to chew the gum correctly, not like ordinary chewing-gum
- Follow the instructions below and do not swallow the gum
Chewing technique
- Chew one piece of gum slowly until the taste becomes strong
- Rest between your gum and cheek
- Chew again when taste has faded
- Repeat this chewing routine for about 30 minutes
How much to take
- Most people use 8 – 12 pieces of 2mg gum a day
- Do not use more than 1 piece of gum at a time or more than 25 pieces of 2mg gum a day
- Remember not to drink certain drinks 15 minutes before chewing the gum
- The gum can stick to and very rarely damage dentures or other dental work. You may prefer to use a patch or lozenge
- After 3 months, you should try to gradually reduce the number of pieces of gum chewed each day
- You should stop using the gum when you are only taking 1-2 pieces of gum per day
Children and adolescents (12 -18 years)
- It should only use in children for 12 weeks. If longer is required, then talk to your doctor
Children under 12 years should not use the gum
- It should not be used in children, unless advised by a doctor
If you take more NICOTEX 2MG
- If you use too much NICOTEX 2MG Tablets you may get the following symptoms feeling sick, salivation, pain in your stomach, diarrhoea, sweating, headache, dizziness, hearing disturbance or weakness. If this happens contact a doctor or hospital casualty department straight away
If you forget to take NICOTEX 2MG
- If you forget to take NICOTEX 2MG Tablets at the usual time, take it as soon as you remember. Then go on as before. Do not use 2 tablets to make up for a missed dose
If you stop taking NICOTEX 2MG
- Talk to your doctor before attempting to stop gradually
