Habitrol Nicotine Chewing Gum 2mg Mint 204 Pieces

General Information

Habitrol Nicotine Chewing Gum 2mg Mint is a nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) that helps relieve nicotine withdrawal symptoms and cravings as an aid to stopping smoking. It can also be used as part of a plan to cut down before quitting, or on occasions when you can't or don't want to smoke. This value pack contains 204 pieces. General Sale Medicine.

Key Benefits

• Helps relieve cravings and nicotine withdrawal symptoms
• Supports quitting completely or cutting down first
• 2mg Regular Strength – for smokers of fewer than 20 cigarettes a day
• Fresh mint flavour, sweetened with xylitol, sorbitol and mannitol
• Large 204-piece pack

Ingredients

Active: Nicotine 2mg per piece (as nicotine resin).

Excipients: Chewing gum base (contains butylated hydroxytoluene), calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, gelatin, glycerol, mannitol, menthol, polacrilin, sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate anhydrous, sorbitol, talc, titanium dioxide, purified water, saccharin, saccharin sodium, acesulfame potassium, xylitol, eucalyptus oil and peppermint oil.

Directions

Adults (18 years and over): use one piece when you feel the urge to smoke. Chew slowly until the taste becomes strong, then rest the gum between your gum and cheek. When the taste fades, start chewing again. Repeat this “chew and park” routine for about 30 minutes.

• Usually 8–12 pieces a day. Do not use more than 20 pieces a day, or more than one piece per hour.
• Avoid acidic drinks such as coffee or soft drinks for 15 minutes before chewing, and do not eat or drink while the gum is in your mouth.
• After about 3 months, gradually reduce to 1–2 pieces a day, then stop. Talk to your healthcare professional if you need to use nicotine replacement for more than 9 months.
• Young people aged 12–17: use only on the advice of a healthcare professional.

Warnings

Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional.

• Do not use if you are a non-smoker, under 12 years of age, or allergic to nicotine or any of the ingredients.
• Nicotine is toxic and can be fatal to small children – keep all gum, including used pieces, out of sight and reach of children and pets.
• Ask your doctor or pharmacist before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have heart or circulation problems (including a recent heart attack or stroke, angina or high blood pressure), diabetes, an overactive thyroid, phaeochromocytoma, liver or kidney problems, a stomach ulcer or epilepsy, or are taking other medicines.
• May stick to or damage dentures and dental work.
• Contains sorbitol, xylitol and mannitol, which may have a laxative effect. Also contains sulfites, phenylalanine and sodium (11.4mg per piece).
• Stop use and seek advice if you notice signs of too much nicotine, such as nausea, dizziness, headache or a fast heartbeat.