PHARMACY CARE NICOTINE GUM 2MG MINT 96
Pharmacy Care Nicotine Chewing Gum 2mg Sugar Free Mint Flavour 96 Pcs
Product Information
Pharmacy Care nicotine chewing gum 2 mg mint flavour is sugar free and extra strength. For Smokers Of More Than 20 A Day. Helps You Stop Smoking. An aid in the cessation of smoking in smokers with nicotine dependence. May also be used as part of a smoking reduction strategy by smokers who are unable or not ready to stop smoking abruptly as a step towards stopping completely.
| Treatment | Quit Smoking |
|---|---|
| Warnings | Before use: for full directions, please read the enclosed instruction leaflet carefully or consult your healthcare professional. Do not use if: • you are under 12 years of age • you are a non-smoker • the foil seal is broken Ask your doctor or pharmacist before use if: • you are under 18 years of age • vou are pregnant or breastfeeding • you have uncontrolled high blood pressure • you have a stomach ulcer, kidney or liver disease • you take insulin for diabetes • you have an overactive thyroid or adrenal gland cancer Do not use unless a doctor has told you to if: • you have had a heart attack or stroke • you have circulatory problems Contains: saccharin. Also contains sorbitol, xylitol and mannitol - total 0.4 g/gum or 8 g/20 gums. Products containing these ingredients may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea. Contains 11.5 mg or 0.5 mmol sodium/gum (equiv. to 230 mg or 10 mmol/20 gums) which should be taken into account by those on a low sodium diet. |
| Storage & Disposal | Store below 25°c. |
| Dosage | Pharmacy Care Nicotine Chewing Gum 2 mg is for smokers who smoke less than 20 cigarettes a day. There are two programs to use Pharmacy Care Nicotine Chewing Gum. Program A - If you would like to stop smoking completely: 1. Use one gum when you feel the urge to smoke (refer to pack leaflet for full directions). Do not exceed 20 gums in a day. 2. After around 3 months, gradually cut down the amount of gum you chew each day. 3. When you are down to only 1-2 pieces per day, you can stop using Pharmacy Care Nicotine Chewing Gum. This should be possible within 6 months from the start of treatment. Program B - If you cannot stop smoking completely before starting the program: 1. When you feel the urge to smoke, you may chew one gum slowly instead of smoking a cigarette (refer to pack leaflet for full directions). 2. Gradually increase gum use for up to 6 months, while cutting down smoking. Do not exceed 20 gums in a day. 3. When you have cut down the number of cigarettes you smoke to a level you feel you can quit completely, follow Program A above. 4. If you have not cut down the number of cigarettes you smoke each day after 6 weeks see your doctor or pharmacist. Chewing Technique: To get maximum effectiveness from Pharmacy Care Nicotine Chewing Gum it is critical you follow a "chew and park" method for at least 30 minutes: 1. Chew one piece of gum slowly until the taste becomes strong. 2. "Park" the gum between your gum and cheek to absorb the nicotine. 3. When the taste has faded, repeat the process for up to 30 minutes. |
| Active Ingredients | Each gum contains: Nicotine 2 mg |