Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Nicotex Patch is a brand name of nicotine and it comes in form of chewing gum, lozenge, pastilles, and transdermal patch. It is an alkaloid that belongs to the class of drug known as a parasympathomimetic stimulant. It is a prescription drug which is given as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) for nicotine dependence such as smoking cessation (quitting smoking).

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Nicotex Patch does not cause muscle pain. Muscular pain is one of the nicotine withdrawal symptoms that occurs mostly when you stop smoking. Nicotex Patch might be helpful in reducing these symptoms.

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Nicotex Patch does not cause cancer because it does not contain cancer-causing substances such as carbon monoxide which is present in cigarettes.

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Nicotex Patch contains nicotine which works by acting on your brain that helps in reducing withdrawal symptoms such nicotine craving, difficulty concentrating, frustration, restlessness, and anxiety associated with smoking cessation and gradually reduces the need to smoke.

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Nicotex Patch might cause a headache. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind a headache is still not known. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.