Nicorette Gum

Stop Smoking Aid
• Nicotine is the primary compound found in tobacco products.
• Nicotine in medical products is used as an aid to smoking cessation, to reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms when you quit smoking.
• Nicotine may also be used for purposes other
than those listed in this medication guide.

How to use this Medicine:
• Use nicotine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Stop smoking as soon as you begin treatment with nicotine. Smoking while you are using this medication can be dangerous.
• All nicotine products come with patient information. You should refer to this information for directions for use.
• To use the chewing gum:
· Each piece of gum should be chewed slowly and several times. Stop chewing when you notice a tingling sensation or a peppery taste in your mouth (usually after about 15 chews). "Park" the gum between your cheek and gum and leave it there until the taste or tinging sensation is almost gone. Then slowly chew a few more times until the taste or sensation returns. Park the gum again in a different place in your mouth. Continue this chewing and parking process until the taste or tingle no longer returns when the gum is chewed, usually 30 minutes.
· Chewing too much or too quickly will cause too much nicotine to be released and can cause nausea, hiccups, and stomach problems.
· Do not eat or drink for 15 minutes before chewing nicotine gum or while you are chewing the gum.
· Do not chew more of the gum than is directed in the package directions.

Possible Side Effects: SIDE EFFECTS
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop using nicotine and seek emergency medical attention:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· seizures irregular heartbeat; or
· chest pain.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to use nicotine and talk to your doctor if you experience
· dizziness;
· belching or hiccups;
· stomach upset or nausea;
· mouth or throat soreness;
· dry or watering mouth;
· watering eyes;
· headaches;
· runny nose (rhinitis) and nasal congestion - for nasal spray;
· stomatitis (inflammation of the lining of the mouth) - for inhaler;
· constipation;
· sneezing and coughing;
· changes in taste; or
· redness, itching, or burning at the patch application site.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.