What NICOCHEW 4MG is used for?

• It can be used to relieve the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal and reduce the cravings for nicotine that you get when you try to stop smoking
• When you stop smoking, or cut down the number of cigarettes you smoke, your body misses the nicotine that you have been absorbing from the smoke.The chewing-gum contains nicotine, which is one of the substances in tobacco. When chewed, nicotine is released slowly and absorbed through the lining of the mouth. NICOCHEW 4MG chewing-gum does not contain the other harmful substances found in tobacco smoke such as tar and carbon monoxide

Please tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

• The effect of some medicines can be altered when you stop smoking and/or use NICOCHEW 4MG chewing gum
• If you are already taking regular medication you should tell your doctor
• Diabetics should monitor their blood sugar levels more often than usual when taking chewing gum because your insulin/medication requirements may alter

• 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 a day
• Do not use more than 1 piece at a time or more than 25 pieces of 2mg 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 chewed each day
• You should stop using this when you are only taking 1-2 pieces of 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 NICOCHEW 4MG chewing-gum

• If you accidentally take too many, or if a child has eaten any, contact your doctor immediately

 If you forget to use NICOCHEW 4MG chewing-gum

• Only chew the medicine when you need to. Do not use more than 1 piece at a time or more than 25 pieces of 2mg a day

If you stop taking NICOCHEW 4MG chewing-gum

• Do not stop taking NICOCHEW 4MG chewing gum unless consult the doctor