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Nicorette Coated Ice Mint
Drug Name | Dosage | Quantity | Price | Buy Now |
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Nicorette Coated Ice Mint | 2mg | 105 | $53.40 | Add To Cart |
Nicorette Coated Ice Mint | 4mg | 105 | $58.20 | Add To Cart |
Indications
Nicorette coated ice mint is a medication used to help you quit smoking.
The gum contains nicotine polacrilex which provides small amounts of nicotine to help combat withdrawal symptoms and cravings while giving your mouth something to do instead of smoking. Nicorette coated ice mint gum can help you quit immediately or gradually.
Dosage and Administration
The strength of Nicorette coated ice mint gum that is recommended will vary depending on the amount you smoke. Follow any instructions given by your healthcare provider and read packaging labels carefully to ensure the best response. Do not use more for longer than recommended.
- To chew Nicorette gum, chew until the mint taste becomes strong
- Hold the gum between your cheek and gums for one minute to absorb the nicotine
- Chew again and repeat the cycle for about 30 minutes after which the medicine should have been released
- Adults who smoke 25 cigarettes a day or less should try using the 2mg gum to start
- Patients who smoke more than 25 cigarettes a day should try the 4mg Nicorette mint gum
- For a stop to quit method, start by chewing a piece of gum every time you get an urge to smoke
- Adults usually chew 10 to 20 pieces a day for the first 2 weeks
- For weeks 3 to 4, patients continue to chew whenever they have an urge to smoke but the frequency tends to be less, resulting in 8 to 15 pieces chewed daily
- During month 2, adults should chew the gum every 2 to 4 hours, resulting in chewing 4 to 10 pieces each day
- In month 3, patients should chew a piece of Nicorette gum every 4 to 8 hours, chewing 2 to 5 pieces a day
- For months 4 to 6, adults should chew one piece of gum when they get an urge to smoke to ensure they maintain their break of habit.
- For a reduce-to-quit method, patients replace some of their usual cigarettes with Nicorette gum
- The first 6 weeks, adults identify cigarettes they don’t care as much about and chew the gum instead
- During weeks 7 to 16, they eliminate some cigarettes that are more important to their routine with Nicorette gum to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms
- For weeks 17 to 24, patients should gradually eliminate more cigarettes and transition to the stop to quit program
- Store at room temperature away from children and pets
Side Effects
Nicorette coated ice mint gum may cause you to develop some side effects while helping reduce your smoking cravings and withdrawal. Speak to your healthcare provider to learn more about any symptoms that you may encounter.
Common Nicorette ice coated mint side effects:
- Mild dizziness
- Dry mouth, upset stomach
- Burping, hiccups
- Mouth or throat soreness
- Changes in taste
- headache
Serious Side Effects
Some more serious adverse reactions may occur during treatment. Contact your healthcare provider if you experience any of the following:
- Fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering sensation in your chest
- Blisters in your mouth
- Problems with your teeth or jaw
- Wheezing, tightness in your chest, trouble breathing
Allergic Reactions
Do not use Nicorette coated ice mint gum if you are allergic to nicotine or any of the other gum ingredients. Contact your healthcare provider right away if you develop any signs of an allergic reaction such as:
- Hives
- Trouble breathing
- Swollen face, lips, tongue, or throat
Cautions
- Do not use Nicorette coated ice mint if you do not smoke.
- Do not use Nicorette gum if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Nicotine during pregnancy can cause harmful effects on your unborn child.
- Do not chew Nicorette mint gum if you have any of the following conditions:
- Heart arrythmia
- Jaw disorder
- Heart attack
- Angina pectoris
- Tell your healthcare provider before using Nicorette mint gum if you have ever had any of the following conditions:
- Heart disease
- Heart attack or pain
- Irregular heartbeat
- Stroke
- High blood pressure
- Blood circulation issues
- Treatment for circulation disorders of the brain
- Asthma
- Chronic lung problems
- Throat diseases
- Thyroid problems
- Stomach problems
- Esophageal ulcers or inflammation
- Kidney or liver disease
- Diabetes that requires insulin
- Avoid eating or drinking anything 15 minutes before using Nicorette coated ice mint or while the gum is in your mouth.
- Nicorette coated ice mint gum is not an approved treatment for anyone under the age of 18.
Form and Strength
This smoking cessation medicine is available in gum form.
- Nicorette coated ice mint gum strengths:
- 2mg
- 4mg
The 2 and 4mg Nicorette coated ice mint gum strengths are both available in quantities of 105.
FAQ
How long can you chew a piece of Nicorette gum?
Nicorette coated ice mint gum is meant to be chewed for roughly 30 minutes. You should chew the piece of gum until it tastes strong, and then hold it between your cheek and gums for a minute to absorb the nicotine and then repeat. After 30 minutes, the medicine should be absorbed and won’t offer any more nicotine. You can continue to chew, but your cravings may return in which case you will need to replace the gum with a fresh piece.
How many cigarettes is 2mg of nicotine gum?
2mg Nicorette coated ice mint gum is roughly the equivalent to one cigarette. Nicorette 4mg strength gum is equivalent to 2 cigarettes. If you smoke 25 cigarettes or less a day, it is recommended that you start by using 2mg strength gum. Those who smoke more than 25 a day should use 4mg strength gum.
Resources:
- https://www.drugs.com/nicorette.html
- https://www.nicorette.ca/products/gum?gclid=CjwKCAiAvdCrBhBREiwAX6-6UjPMHDRcsrltSoYcY-xQl0kr4Yle-WwMWTKNcAUWU8UzCyDmA4_1bBoCqUoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
- https://www.helpthemquit.ca/treatment/nicorette-gum
- https://www.helpthemquit.ca/sites/helpthemquit_ca/files/product-PDFs/Products-Gum_3-HowToChew.pdf
Additional information
Brand Name: |
Nicorette Coated Ice Mint |
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Scientific Name: |
Nicotine Polacrilex – non Rx |
Other Names: |
Nicorette Coated Ice Mint |
Strength(s): |
2mg, 4mg |
Quantities Available: |
105 |
Formulation: |
Ice Mint flavoured gum |