Nicotinell Peppermint Lozenges 2mg 216 Pack

Nicotinell Lozenges are a stop smoking aid. They can help you stop smoking over a few months. You can also use them to help you stop smoking more gradually over a longer period of time. They help you to give up smoking by replacing some of the nicotine you are used to getting from cigarettes. It is the nicotine in cigarettes that can make you physically addicted to them. This type of treatment is called Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). Nicotinell Lozenges contain a nicotine resin and, when used, nicotine is released slowly from the resin and absorbed through the lining of the mouth. This medicine can reduce your urge to smoke by providing some of the nicotine previously inhaled from cigarettes and helps you resist cigarettes. You may feel the following withdrawal symptoms when you stop smoking: anger, irritability, frustration; anxiety; difficulty concentrating; restlessness; increased appetite and or weight gain; insomnia; depression. The nicotine in Nicotinell Lozenges may help relieve some or many of these symptoms. Nicotinell Lozenges do not have the health dangers of tobacco because they do not contain the tar, carbon monoxide or other toxins present in cigarette smoke. If possible, when giving up smoking, Nicotinell Lozenges should be used with a stop smoking behavioural support programme. Nicotinell Regular Strength lozenges are suitable for smokers who have their first cigarette of the day more than 30 minutes after waking up. Nicotinell Extra Strength lozenges are suitable for smokers who have their first cigarette of the day within 30 minutes of waking up. Your pharmacist or doctor may have given you this medicine for another reason. If you need more information ask your pharmacist or doctor.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while taking Nicotinell Lozenges. Nicotinell Lozenges help most people but they may have unwanted side effects in a few people. All medicines can have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. You may need medical treatment if you get some of the side effects. Stopping smoking itself can cause some symptoms such as dizziness, headache, sleep disturbance, cough and cold-like symptoms. Symptoms such as depression, irritability, anxiety and insomnia may also be related to withdrawal symptoms associated with giving up smoking. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to answer any questions you may have. Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you notice any of the following and they worry you: Sore throat, mouth irritation Hiccups Vomiting Excess saliva Headache Nausea Stomach upsets Diarrhoea Dizziness These are the more common side effects of Nicotinell Lozenges. Mostly these are mild and short lived. You may experience these side effects as you decrease the number of lozenges that you use. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following: Changes from your normal heartbeat Mouth ulcer Red or itchy skin These may be serious side effects of Nicotinell Lozenges. These side effects are uncommon. If any of the following happen, stop using Nicotinell Lozenges and tell your doctor immediately or go to accident and emergency at your nearest hospital: Fast or very irregular heartbeat Swelling of the face, lips, mouth or throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing. You may have a serious allergic reaction to the medicine. These are very serious side effects. You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation. These side effects are very rare. Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some people. Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you notice anything else that is making you feel unwell. Do not be alarmed by this list of possible side effects. You may not experience any of them. Transferred dependence Some people worry that they will quit smoking but become dependent on Nicotinell Lozenges. This is very rare and, if it did happen, it is less harmful to you than continuing to smoke and an easier habit to break. After using Nicotinell Lozenges Storage Keep your lozenges in the blister pack until it is time to use them. If you keep the lozenges out of the carton or the blister pack they will not keep well. Keep Nicotinell Lozenges in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25C. Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines. Do not leave Nicotinell Lozenges in the car on hot days. Do not store Nicotinell Lozenges or any other medicine in the bathroom or near a sink. Keep Nicotinell Lozenges where children and pets cannot reach them. A locked cupboard at least one and a half metres above the ground is a good place to store medicines. Disposal If your pharmacist or doctor tells you to stop using the lozenges, ask your pharmacist what to do with any lozenges that are left over. If you have any more questions or are not sure about anything, ask your pharmacist or doctor. Product Description Active ingredient Each lozenge contains either 2mg or 4mg nicotine in the form of a resin complex (nicotine polacrilex). Other ingredients: Mannitol Sodium alginate Potassium bicarbonate Aspartame Magnesium stearate Xanthan gum Sodium carbonate Flavour - Peppermint (PI 106645) Presentation Nicotinell Lozenges are cream/white embossed biconvex round tablets with an odour of peppermint. The 2mg lozenges are embossed with 'L344' and the 4mg lozenges with 'L873' on one face. They are available in pack of 36, 72, 96, 108, 120, 132, 144, 156 and 168 lozenges (not all pack sizes may be marketed).