Galpharm Nicotine Replace 2mg Gum X96 (A)

An over-the-counter smoking cessation aid used to control nicotine withdrawal symptoms and cravings associated with quitting smoking. 

Features:

Nicotine chewing gum is used to help people stop smoking cigarettes. Nicotine chewing gum should be used together with a smoking cessation program, which may include support groups, counseling, or specific behavioral change techniques. Nicotine gum is in a class of medications called smoking cessation aids. It works by providing nicotine to your body to decrease the withdrawal symptoms experienced when smoking is stopped and as a substitute oral activity to reduce the urge to smoke. 

Direction of Usage:

• If you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up, use the 2-mg gum. People who smoke their first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up should use the 4-mg gum. Nicotine gum may be used regularly by chewing one piece of gum every 1 to 2 hours for the first 6 weeks, followed by one piece every 2 to 4 hours for 3 weeks, and then one piece every 4 to 8 hours for 3 weeks. If you have strong or frequent cravings, you may chew a second piece within one hour. To improve your chances of quitting smoking, chew at least 9 pieces of nicotine gum each day for the first 6 weeks.
• Chew nicotine gum slowly until you can taste the nicotine or feel a slight tingling in your mouth. Then stop chewing and place (park) the chewing gum between your cheek and gum. When the tingling is almost gone (about 1 minute), start chewing again; repeat this procedure for about 30 minutes. Avoid eating and drinking for 15 minutes before and during chewing of nicotine gum.
• Do not chew nicotine gum too fast, do not chew more than one piece of gum at a time, and do not chew one piece too soon after another. Chewing one piece of gum after another continuously may cause hiccups, heartburn, nausea, or other side effects.
• Do not chew more than 24 pieces a day.
• You should stop using nicotine gum after 12 weeks of use. If you still feel the need to use nicotine gum after 12 weeks, talk to your doctor.

Ingredients:

In addition to the active contains chewing gum base, xylitol, peppermint oil, sodium carbonate anhydrous, acesulfame potassium, levomenthol, magnesium oxide light, acacia, titanium dioxide, carnauba wax, tutti-frutti flavor, hypromellose, sucralose, and polysorbate 80. 

Warning:

• If you experience any of the following symptoms, stop using nicotine gum and call your doctor immediately or get emergency medical treatment:
• mouth, tooth, or jaw problems
• dizziness
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• weakness
• fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
• difficulty breathing
• rash
• blisters in the mouth
• Nicotine gum may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.