- Item Name
- Takeda Consumer Healthcare Co., Ltd.
- Brand Name
- NICORETTE
- Product Size
- 96 Pieces
- Symptoms Keywords
- NICORETTE is a remedy for persons who want to quit smoking; relieves symptoms such as frustration and difficulty in concentration when quitting smoking. (It does not have an effect of making you hate smoking.)
In the 3 months' period of use, this remedy leads you to quit smoking without stress, by gradually reducing the amount of smoking.
Do not use this remedy if you are not a smoker or do not smoke currently, because the remedy causes unfavorable effects on your body. - Product Details
- NICORETTE Cool Mint is a remedy for persons who want to quit smoking and relieves symptoms such as frustration and difficulty in concentrate when quitting smoking. (It does not have an effect of making you hate smoking.)
In the 3 months' period of use, this remedy leads you to quit smoking without stress, by gradually reducing the amount of smoking.
Do not use this remedy if you are not a smoker or do not smoke currently, because the remedy causes unfavorable effects on your body.
This is an easy-to-chew nicotine gum preparation with a sugar-free coating. - Guidelines
- What you should NOT do
(If you do not follow the precautions listed below, your current symptoms may worsen and you may be at an increased risk of side effects.)
1.The following persons should not use this remedy:
(1)Nonsmokers; persons who have never smoked or do not smoke currently. (Symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, and abdominal pain may appear.)
(2)Persons already using other nicotine preparations
(3)Women who are or may be pregnant
(4)Persons with severe heart disease
1)Persons who had a heart attack (cardiac infarction) in the past 3 months
2)Persons who have been diagnosed with severe angina
3)Persons who have been diagnosed with severe arrhythmia
(5)Persons who have been diagnosed with acute cerebrovascular disorder (such as cerebral infarction and cerebral hemorrhage)
(6)Persons who have been diagnosed with depression
(7)Persons who have had allergies (such as rashes, redness, itching, and edema) to this remedy or ingredients of this remedy
(8)Persons with a jaw joint disorder
2.Do not use this remedy if breastfeeding. Stop breastfeeding if using this remedy.(It will get transferred into breast milk, and may lead to faster pulse of the infant.)
3.Avoid the following during or immediately after the use of this remedy:
(1)Smoking
(2)Use of a nicotine patch preparation
5.Do not use this remedy for over 6 months.
Who should seek consultation
1.The following persons should consult a physician, dentist, pharmacist, or registered salesperson* before using this remedy:
(1)Persons under treatment by a physician or dentist
(2)Persons using other drugs
(It may affect the action of other drugs.)
(3)Elderly persons and persons under 20 years
(4)Persons who have had allergies to remedys or something
(5)Persons who have suffered from the following symptoms:
Abdominal pain, chest pain, stomatitis, sore throat, swelling of the throat
(6)Persons diagnosed with the following conditions:
Heart disease (cardiac infarction, angina, arrhythmia), cerebrovascular disorder (such as cerebral infarction and cerebral hemorrhage), Buerger's disease (peripheral vascular disorder), hypertension, thyroid dysfunction, pheochromocytoma, diabetes (persons using insulin preparations), pharynx inflammation, esophagitis, gastric and duodenal ulcer, liver disease, kidney disease. (This remedy may worsen the symptoms or affect the actions of concurrently used drugs.)
2.Stop using this remedy immediately and consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered salesperson if the following symptoms appear after using this remedy because they might be side effects of the remedy. Take this leaflet with you.
Affected area / Symptoms
Mouth, throat / Stomatitis, sore throat
Digestive organs / Nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, heartburn, loss of appetite, diarrhea
Skin / Rashes, redness, itching
Neuropsychiatric system / Headache, dizziness, slowed thinking, sleepiness
Circulatory organs / Palpitations
Others / Chest discomfort, irritation of the chest, face redness, face edema, feeling ill
3.Stop using this remedy and consult a physician, dentist, pharmacist, or registered salesperson if the following symptoms appear after using this remedy and continue or worsen. Take this leaflet with you.
(1)Irritation of the mouth and throat, roughness of the tongue, abnormal taste sensation, increased saliva, gingivitis. (These symptoms may become mild if you chew the remedy slowly.)
(2)Pain in the jaw
(There may be other causes.)
(3)Hiccups, belching
4.The following symptoms may appear if you accidentally use a higher dose than the designated dose of this remedy, or if children accidentally swallow this remedy. In such a case, consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered salesperson. Take this leaflet with you.
Nausea, increased saliva, abdominal pain, diarrhea, sweating, headache, dizziness, hearing disorder, generalized weakness (possibility of acute nicotine poisoning)
5.If you continue to use this remedy for more than 3 months, consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered salesperson. Take this leaflet with you.
(Nicotine dependence may occur with prolonged and heavy use of this remedy.) - Usage / Dose
- When you want to smoke, chew one piece at a time as slowly as 30 to 60 minutes, at intervals of a certain period of time. Use the table as a guide for daily dose. Usually, start with 4 to 12 pieces per day, and increase or decrease as needed.
However, the total daily dose should not be over 24 pieces. When you get used to quitting smoking (around 1 month), decrease the daily dose by 1 to 2 pieces per week. When the daily dose becomes 1 to 2 pieces, stop using this remedy.
Duration of use of this remedy is set as 3 months.
One dose / Maximum daily dose / Number of cigarettes smoked per day before quit smoking / Daily dose
1 piece / 24 pieces / 20 cigarettes or less / 4-6 pieces
1 piece / 24 pieces / 21-30 cigarettes / 6-9 pieces
1 piece / 24 pieces / 31 cigarettes or more / 9-12 pieces - Precautions
- 1.Stop smoking completely before use.
2.Do not chew more than one piece at a time. (Nicotine overdose may occur, and symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, and abdominal pain may appear.)
3.When the remedy tastes hot or you feel an irritating sensation, stop chewing, and rest it aside in a place such as the inside of the cheek.
4.Do not swallow, because this remedy is a gum preparation. In addition, this remedy may stick to dentures, etc. and may cause dropping off or damage. If you have had dental treatment such as dentures, be careful while using it.
5.Avoid using this remedy for a while after drinking coffee, a carbonated drink, etc. (Adequate effect may not be obtained.)
6.Do not use this remedy together with inhalation or spray agents used in the mouth. (This may worsen the symptoms such as irritation of the mouth and throat, and sore throat.) - Ingredients
- 1 piece contains the following ingredient:
Nicotine 2 mg
Inactive ingredients: Ion-exchange resin, xylitol, acesulfame potassium, sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, magnesium oxide, talc, mentha oil, l-menthol, powdered acacia, titanium oxide, carnauba wax, calcium carbonate, dibutylhydroxytoluene, and other 9 ingredients - Precautions for storage and handling
- 1. Please keep in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
2. Keep out of children's reach.
3. Please do not put into other containers. (It may affect product quality or damage the product)
4. Do not use after expiry date.