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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 is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Nicorette is used -
Mild
Common
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.
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.
What is the effect of Nicorette on the Kidneys?
Nicorette rarely affects the kidneys.
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.
What is the effect of Nicorette on the Heart?
Nicorette has very mild side effects on the heart.
Nicorette should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nicorette unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nicorette habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Nicorette. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Nicorette only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Nicorette for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Nicorette
Taking Nicorette with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nicorette
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Nicorette.
No, Nicorette does not cause impotence. In fact, long-term smoking can cause impotence and Nicorette is used to help in quitting smoking.
No, Nicorette is not addictive. However, the possibility of dependence on Nicorette cannot be denied. Hence you are advised to not use this drug for a longer duration than prescribed by your doctor.
Nicorette 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).
Yes, Nicorette is an over the counter drug which can be taken without the prescription.
Yes, Nicorette is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as abdominal pain, burning sensation in the mouth, and throat. If you experience above-mentioned side after consuming this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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