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Nicotinell Review

Covering nicotinell chewing gum,lozenges,patches,side effects and parent company Novartis

by Terrence Malgamoz


Nicotinell is a stop smoking product that is manufactured by Norvatis the pharmaceutical giant. It is a nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) product used by quitting smokers to help them quit smoking. It releases a small amount of nicotine to deal with nicotine withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting smoking.

Severe nicotine withdrawal symptoms account for a huge percentage of overall smoking relapses in people trying to quit. It is therefore essential that Nicotinel is able to relief patient's smoking cravings.

NRTs such as nicotine chewing gum are administered by chewing the gum. Nicotinel is crispy coated and comes in mint flavor of fruit flavor. To correctly administer the gum it must be chewed slowly for about a minute until a strong taste is felt and then parked in between the gum and the chick. This is the concept of "chew and park". This often lasts for 30 minutes before the gum is spit out. All nicotine chewing gum is dangerous when recklessly disposed. Nicotine overdose and nicotine poisoning will occur in children pets if left within reach. This can be lethal.

In principle Nicotinel ought to be chewed whenever a craving arises. All in all patients are not to exceed 3 months of continued use. In fact the number of gum pieces chewed must gradually reduce until one is completely able to live without smoking. Even though nicotine chewing gum addiction is rare, is is possible when patients disregard the packaging instructions. The product typically comes in two levels of nicotine dosage that 2mg for people who smoke 20 or less cigarettes a day or who smoke a cigarette after 30 minutes of waking. There is also a 4mg dosage for people who smoke more than 20 tobacco cigarettes a day and who smoke within 30 minutes of waking.

nicotinell reviewNicotinel lozenges are also popular with quitting smokers. Instead of chewing gum patients suck on button like tablets. The overall effect of the nicotine lozenge is same as the chewing gum. Which one to pick is directed by patient preference. Again the amount of lozenges used will depend on how much one used to smoke in terms of number of cigarettes. Generally one to two lozenges every one to two hours is recommended without exceeding 3 months of continuous use.

Also available to the public are the patches. These are nicotine patches worn on the arm. They belong to nicotine transdermal system of products which deliver nicotine via the skin or tissue lining.

Nicotinel Side Effects

  • Hiccups - especially when you swallow gum juice
  • Headaches
  • Nausea
  • Jaw ache
  • Mouth Ulcers
  • Throat irritation
  • Heart burn

Stopping Nicotinell chewing gum or lozenges suddenly may produce the same withdrawal symptoms as produced when one suddenly stops smoking. Patients and people with the following conditions were applicable must see a doctor prior to using the product and any other nicotine replacement product for that matter;

  • Non-smokers
  • Under 18 years of age
  • pregnant and breastfeeding mothers
  • Heart disease and cardiovascular conditions
  • Diabetic patients
  • Gastritis - inflamed stomach lining
  • Kidney disease or condition

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