Niquitin 2mg Ice Mint Gum is a nicotine replacement product used in the management of tobacco dependence.
Niquitin 2mg gum is used to relieve nicotine withdrawal symptoms in people wishing to reduce or stop smoking.
Niquitin 2mg gum is indicated for smokers wishing to stop smoking temporarily or as part of a strategy to reduce smoking and stop for good.
Each chewing gum contains 2.00 mg of nicotine in the form of nicotine resinate (14.20 mg).
The other components are gum 25048 consisting of 0.09% butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) (E321), Sorbitol (E 420), Xylitol (E967), calcium carbonate, sodium carbonate anhydrous, eucamenthol flavour, glycerol, levomenthol flavour, optacool flavour, acesulfame potassium, sucralose, talc.
The coating agent consists of xylitol (E967), mannitol, Acacia, Titanium dioxide (E 171), Levomenthol flavour, Eucamenthol flavour, Optacool flavour, sucralose, carnauba wax, talc
Dosage of Niquitin 2mg Ice Mint Gum
These Niquitin gums are reserved for adults aged 15 and over.
The 2mg chewing gums are suitable for lightly dependent smokers.
Dosage for complete cessation of smoking: The treatment of nicotine dependence is divided into two phases, the first of which consists of chewing one Niquitin 2 mg gum each time you feel like smoking, i.e. 8 to 12 gums per day, without exceeding 30 gums per day. This first phase lasts about 3 months, depending on the individual response.
The second phase should be carried out when the urge to smoke is completely overcome. The number of gums chewed per day is then reduced. The treatment should be stopped when the need for gum is reduced to 1 or 2 gums per day.
After 12 months of treatment, the use of gums is not recommended and requires medical advice from a specialist.
Dosage for temporary abstinence from tobacco: Same as above, one gum to be chewed as soon as the desire to smoke appears, with 8 to 12 gums per day, without exceeding 30 per day
Dosage in the context of a reduction in tobacco consumption: In this treatment, cigarettes can be used alternately with Niquitin 2 mg gum. The aim is to chew one gum each time you feel like smoking to avoid smoking as much as possible. After 6 weeks of treatment, it is recommended to seek advice from a health professional if the reduction in tobacco consumption does not improve. It is the same if, beyond 9 months, the attempt to stop smoking completely fails.
Method of administration: The nicotine in Niquitin 2mg gum is released through the oral mucosa by chewing. If the nicotine is swallowed with saliva, it will have no effect. When you put the gum in your mouth, you should not chew it too vigorously for the first few minutes. On the contrary, chew it once, then hold it against your cheek for about 10 minutes: the nicotine is gradually released and passes into the circulation.
After these 10 minutes, the gum can be chewed again for 20 to 30 minutes.
Duration of treatment: in the context of a complete cessation of smoking, the duration of use of Niquitin 2mg chewing gum should not exceed 12 months of treatment.
In the event of an overdose or if your child has accidentally ingested gum, contact the emergency service or your doctor. Serious intoxication may occur, manifested by low blood pressure, weak and irregular pulse, respiratory distress, prostration, cardiovascular collapse and convulsions.
Do not double the dose of gum if you forget.
Contraindications of Niquitin 2 mg gum
If you are allergic to nicotine or any of the components of the gum, or if you are an occasional smoker or non-smoker, Niquitin 2 mg gum is contraindicated.
Tell your doctor if you have any of the following conditions that require medical advice before taking this treatment: a recent history of heart attack or stroke, chest pain (unstable angina), or stable angina pectoris, if you have a heart problem that affects your heart rate or rhythm, high blood pressure that is not controlled by medication, a history of allergic reactions that have manifested themselves as swelling of the lips or throat or an itchy rash, severe or moderate liver failure, severe kidney failure, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, adrenal gland tumor, active stomach or duodenal ulcer, chronic throat disease, asthma.
A risk of underdosing may occur during treatment with symptoms such as cravings, irritability, sleep disturbances, restlessness or impatience, or difficulty concentrating. Similarly, an overdose can also be observed with the appearance of nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, hypersalivation, sweating, headaches, dizziness, hearing loss, general weakness.
These symptoms require an adjustment of the dosage.
In case of doubt, please contact your doctor, especially if you are taking medication.
Niquitin 2mg chewing gum should be kept out of the reach of children, as it may cause serious or even fatal poisoning in children
Smoking during pregnancy is harmful to you and your baby and can lead to premature delivery or late foetal death. It is advisable to stop smoking without using medications containing nicotine. Ask your doctor for advice on how to stop smoking
During breastfeeding, nicotine passes into breast milk, the consumption of tobacco and nicotine substitutes are not recommended, ask your doctor or a doctor in a centre specialising in smoking cessation for advice.
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