NICOTINE belongs to a group of medications called nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) used to reduce the craving for smoking and tobacco use. Nicotine is a chemical present in tobacco that causes addiction. Taking nicotine through smoking or chewing tobacco for a prolonged period causes nicotine addiction that increases the risk of various medical problems like heart disease, lung disease and cancer.
NICOTINE contains Nicotine that acts as a smoking cessation aid. It helps in quitting nicotine (tobacco) use by slowly adjusting the body to have less craving to use nicotine. As a result, over a period of time, a person does not crave nicotine anymore.
Take NICOTINE as suggested by your doctor. You are advised to take NICOTINE for as long as your doctor has suggested it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, headache, throat irritation, hiccups, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or itchy skin. Most of these side effects of NICOTINE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to NICOTINE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking NICOTINE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and consult a doctor. NICOTINE is not recommended for children below 18 years. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking NICOTINE as it may enhance the craving associated with alcohol use and reduce the effectiveness of nicotine gum. You are recommended to avoid using too many gums as it may cause adverse effects such as vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, dizziness, weakness, headache, diarrhoea, hearing disturbance or increased salivation.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)
NICOTINE is a Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) agent used to quit smoking or chewing tobacco habit. Nicotine replacement therapy is a WHO-approved program that helps to quit smoking within just 12 weeks. NRT is a part of a total stop-smoking program that includes counselling, support, and behaviour change. NICOTINE works by adjusting the body to take less nicotine until a person does not crave nicotine. NICOTINE provides a small dose of nicotine without providing harmful elements like tar, carbon mono oxide present in tobacco products.
If you are allergic to NICOTINE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have cardiovascular disease, pheochromocytoma, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, peptic ulcer or liver disease, inform your doctor before taking NICOTINE. Avoid taking NICOTINE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and consult a doctor. NICOTINE is not recommended for children below 18 years. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking NICOTINE as it may enhance the craving associated with alcohol use and may also reduce the effectiveness of nicotine gum. You are recommended to avoid using too many gums as it may cause adverse effects such as vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, dizziness, weakness, headache, diarrhoea, hearing disturbance or increased salivation.
Drug-Drug Interaction: NICOTINE may interact with bronchodilators (theophylline), antipsychotics (clozapine, olanzapine), drugs for Alzheimer’s disease (tacrine), antiparkinson agent (ropinirole) and antidiabetic drug (insulin).
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid drinking colas or coffee for 15 minutes after using NICOTINE. Also, avoid alcohol consumption with NICOTINE.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have cardiovascular disease, pheochromocytoma, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, peptic ulcer, kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking NICOTINE.
Taking NICOTINE immediately before drinking alcohol will enhance the craving associated with alcohol use and may also reduce the effectiveness of NICOTINE. Thus, a person should not consume alcohol while taking NICOTINE.
If you are pregnant, it is advised to stop smoking without using nicotine replacement therapy. If this seems impossible, please consult a doctor and do as advised. NICOTINE should be used during pregnancy only if the doctor has advised it.
NICOTINE may be excreted in human milk. Please consult a doctor before using NICOTINE if you are a breastfeeding mother.
NICOTINE usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Take NICOTINE with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Take NICOTINE with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
NICOTINE is not recommended for children below 18 years unless advised by a doctor.
Tobacco (nicotine) addiction: Smoking or chewing tobacco is both a psychological habit and physical dependence. Tobacco contains a chemical called nicotine which is short-lived but highly addictive, and its regular usage can make a person crave it. Breathing or chewing tobacco provides a rush of adrenaline in the bloodstream, and it also triggers dopamine that is associated with the pleasure and reward centre of the brain. Regular nicotine consumption is hazardous for health and puts a person at high risk of lung and heart diseases. However, quitting nicotine is not an easy task. It causes withdrawal symptoms in the body, including irritability, frustration, anger, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, increased appetite, restlessness, depressed mood and insomnia (sleeplessness or lack of sleep).
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