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Nicotine Polacrilex 4 Chewing Gum 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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Is the use of Nicotine Polacrilex 4 Chewing Gum safe for pregnant women?
Nicotine Polacrilex can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Nicotine Polacrilex right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Nicotine Polacrilex 4 Chewing Gum safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Nicotine Polacrilex. If you see any side effects, stop taking Nicotine Polacrilex immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Nicotine Polacrilex again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Nicotine Polacrilex 4 Chewing Gum on the Kidneys?
Nicotine Polacrilex has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Nicotine Polacrilex 4 Chewing Gum on the Liver?
Nicotine Polacrilex has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Nicotine Polacrilex 4 Chewing Gum on the Heart?
Nicotine Polacrilex may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Nicotine Polacrilex 4 Chewing Gum 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 Nicotine Polacrilex 4 Chewing Gum unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nicotine Polacrilex 4 Chewing Gum habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Nicotine Polacrilex 4 Chewing Gum cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Nicotine Polacrilex 4 Chewing Gum you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Nicotine Polacrilex 4 Chewing Gum only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Nicotine Polacrilex 4 Chewing Gum in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Nicotine Polacrilex 4 Chewing Gum
Taking Nicotine Polacrilex 4 Chewing Gum with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nicotine Polacrilex 4 Chewing Gum
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Nicotine Polacrilex 4 Chewing Gum.
Nicotine Polacrilex 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, Nicotine Polacrilex can suppress appetite in smokers because smoking causes increased requirement due to this food consumption is increased. Nicotine Polacrilex reduces cravings for smoking this leads to decreased food intake.
Nicotine Polacrilex 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.
The dose and duration of Nicotine Polacrilex vary depending upon the medical condition of patient and type of dosage form.
Yes, Nicotine Polacrilex 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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