Nicorette Extra Strength Chewing Gum 4mg - Classic
Nicorette Extra Strength Chewing Gum 4mg - Classic
Import restriction on medications for Japanese customers
Around 6 packs are allowed for personal import into Japan.
A maximum of 2 months supply is allowed for personal import into Japan by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. A doctor's prescription is required if over the 2 months supply limit. External Link: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
An uncoated sugar-free gum that works by relieving nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Whatever your reason for quitting, with willpower and NICORETTE® Gum you are twice as likely to succeed.
Nicorette is a quit smoking aid. Nicorette gum works by relieving nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms. It may be used to stop smoking abruptly or cut down smoking before stopping.
Who can use: Adult 18+ who smoke 20 or more cigarettes per day.
Nicorette Combinaton Therapy: If you have relapsed with single nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or if you have cravings with single use NRT, you can use Nicorette 2mg Gum, in addition to Nicorette Patch for better craving relief. This may increase your likelihood of quitting.
How many pieces of gum do I use?
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Stopping Immediately
- During weeks 1 - 12
1 piece when you have an urge to smoke or every 1 - 2 hours. Do not use more than 10 pieces/day - After 12 weeks
Gradually reduce to 1 -2 pieces a day and then stop use
- During weeks 1 - 12
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Cutting Down
Gradually increase gum use (maximum 10 pieces/day) for up to 6 months, while cutting down smoking
*Stop smoking altogether when ready
*Continue to use gum as per "1. Stopping immediately"
If you have not cut down in 6 weeks or quit smoking after 9 months, see your doctor/pharmacist
Use in Adolescents under professional supervision only
Read pack insert before use
How do I use Nicorette Gum (Chew-Park-Chew)?
- Chew gum slowly until taste is strong or you feel a slight tingling sensation
- Rest gum between cheek and gums
- Chew again when taste has faded. Repeat until there is no more tingling
Do not use if you are
- allergic to nicotine
- under 12 years of age
Do not use unless a doctor has told you to if you have
- had a stroke, or heart or circulation problems
Ask your doctor/pharmacist before use if you have
- uncontrolled high blood pressure
- a stomach ulcer
- kidney or liver disease
- to take insulin for diabetes
- an overactive thyroid
- adrenal gland cancer
Ask your doctor/pharmacist before use if you are
- pregnant or breastfeeding
- under 18 years of age
- taking any other medicines
Mandatory Information - NZ
NICORETTE® products contain nicotine. Stop smoking aid. Always read the label. Use only as directed. Johnson & Johnson (NZ) Ltd, Auckland.
Reg Approval Number:938