Nicotinell Kauwgom cool mint 2mg

What this product is used for

Used as an aid to help stop smoking.

Do not use if

• You are allergic to nicotine or any of the other ingredients in this medicine.
• You are a non-smoker.

Take extra care

Risk warning:

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

• Pregnancy: Consult your doctor before use.
• Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor before use.

Active ingredient

Each Nicotinell chewing gum contains 2 mg nicotine (as 10 mg nicotine polacrilex).

Excipients

Gum base (contains butylated hydroxytoluene (E321)), calcium carbonate, sorbitol (E420), anhydrous sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, polacrilex, glycerol (E422), purified water, levomenthol, natural mint flavour, mint millicaps, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, xylitol (E967), mannitol (E421), gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171), carnauba wax and talc.

See section 2: “Nicotinell contains sorbitol, butylated hydroxytoluene and sodium.”

Dosage

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as instructed by your doctor or pharmacist. If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

To improve your chances of quitting smoking successfully, you should stop smoking completely when you begin using the gum and throughout the entire treatment period.

Nicotinell chewing gum is available in two strengths: 2 mg and 4 mg. The appropriate strength depends on your previous smoking habits.

You should use Nicotinell 4 mg chewing gum if:

• You are a smoker with strong or very strong nicotine dependence.
• You have previously been unsuccessful in quitting smoking using the 2 mg gum.
• Your withdrawal symptoms remain severe enough to risk relapse.

If none of the above applies, the 2 mg gum should be used.

If the higher strength (4 mg) causes side effects, use of the lower strength (2 mg) should be considered.

Adults aged 18 years and over

Chew one piece of gum whenever you feel the urge to smoke. Generally, one piece should be used every one to two hours. Usually, 8–12 pieces per day are sufficient.

If you still feel the urge to smoke, additional pieces may be used.

Do not use more than 24 pieces of the 2 mg gum per day.

Treatment duration varies from person to person, but treatment should normally continue for at least 3 months. After 3 months, gradually reduce the number of gums used each day. Treatment should stop when use has been reduced to 1–2 pieces per day.

In general, Nicotinell should not be used for longer than 6 months. Some former smokers may require a longer treatment period to prevent relapse.

If you are still using the gum after 9 months, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Professional advice and support increase the likelihood of successfully quitting smoking.

Use in children and adolescents

Nicotinell should not be used by persons under 18 years of age unless recommended by a doctor.

Directions for use

• Do not use together with acidic drinks.
• Maintain an interval of 1–2 hours between doses.
• Chew until a strong taste develops.
• Rest the gum between the cheek and gum until the taste fades.
• Chew again until the taste becomes strong.
• Repeat this cycle for approximately 30 minutes.
• Do not use for longer than 6 months without consulting a doctor.

Marketing Authorisation Holder

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare B.V.
Van Asch van Wijckstraat 55G
3811 LP Amersfoort
The Netherlands

Always read the package leaflet.

See package leaflet (PDF).