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Nicorette Information

Nicorette is a prescription medicine that is available as a Gum. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Smoking Addiction.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Nicorette. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Nicorette include Nausea or vomiting, Mouth sores. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Nicorette can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Nicorette are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Nicorette is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Nicorette's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Nicorette can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Nicorette in conditions like Angina, Arrhythmia. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Nicorette contraindications section.

Besides this, Nicorette may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Nicorette is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Nicorette Benefits & Uses
Nicorette Dosage & How to Take
Nicorette Side Effects
Nicorette Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Nicorette with Other Drugs
Nicorette Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Nicorette
Nicorette Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Nicorette Benefits & Uses

Nicorette is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Smoking Addiction

Nicorette Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Nicorette Related Warnings

Is the use of Nicorette safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Nicorette. It is best to stop taking Nicorette immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Nicorette safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Nicorette. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Nicorette on the Kidneys?

Nicorette rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Nicorette on the Liver?

Nicorette may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Nicorette on the Heart?

Nicorette has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Nicorette with Other Drugs

Nicorette should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Mild

Caffeine

Ranitidine

Famotidine

Rivastigmine

Nicorette Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nicorette unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Angina
Hyperthyroidism
Arrhythmia
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Nicorette

Is this Nicorette habit forming or addictive?

You may get addicted to Nicorette. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Nicorette, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Nicorette can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Nicorette only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Nicorette for mental disorders.

No

Nicorette Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nicorette

Taking Nicorette with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Nicorette

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Nicorette.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Nicorette

Question over 5 years ago

Does Nicorette cause impotence?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

No, Nicorette does not cause impotence. In fact, long-term smoking can cause impotence and Nicorette is used to help in quitting smoking.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Nicorette raise cholesterol?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Yes, Nicorette raise cholesterol. Scientific evidence suggests that it raises the level of good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. However, the exact mechanism of how Nicorette raises good cholesterol is unknown.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Nicorette cause hair loss?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

No, Nicorette does not cause. In fact, hair loss can be caused by long-term smoking and Nicorette is used to help in quitting smoking.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Nicorette cause blood pressure high blood pressure?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Nicorette might cause blood pressure because Nicorette contains nicotine which acts on the brain and due to this a chemical messenger (adrenaline) is released into the body that causes high blood pressure and increased heart rate.