Nicorette Icemint 2 mg - Gum for smoking cessation

Product Information & Legal Notices

Nicotine gum to aid in smoking cessation for consumers of up to 20 cigarettes daily.

Legal Notices

Nicorette® Icemint 2 mg Gum

Active ingredient: Nicotine.

For information on effects and possible side effects, please consult the package insert, your doctor, or pharmacist.

Additional Product Information

Nicorette® Icemint 2 mg Gum

Nicorette® Icemint 2 mg Gum helps with smoking cessation and reduces cigarette cravings as well as typical withdrawal symptoms. The active ingredient nicotine is absorbed through the oral mucosa and can alleviate the discomfort of nicotine withdrawal.

The refreshing menthol flavor provides a long-lasting feeling of freshness. Nicorette® Icemint 2 mg is particularly suitable for smokers who consume up to 20 cigarettes daily.

Areas of Use

• Aid in smoking cessation

• Reduction of smoking cravings

• Relief of withdrawal symptoms

• Support for temporary smoking abstinence

• Gradual reduction of cigarette consumption

Possible Withdrawal Symptoms

• Irritability

• Nervousness

• Restlessness

• Anxiety

• Difficulty concentrating

• Sleep problems

• Increased appetite

Special Features

• 2 mg nicotine per gum

• Suitable for smokers consuming up to 20 cigarettes daily

• Sugar-free

• Fresh Icemint flavor

• Flexible application for acute smoking cravings

• Can be combined with Nicorette® patches

Application

The Correct Chewing Technique

For the best possible effect, Nicorette® Icemint should not be chewed like ordinary gum.

1. Chew the gum slowly until an intense flavor or a slight tingling sensation is felt.

2. Then push the gum into your cheek pouch and pause chewing.

3. When the flavor or tingling subsides, chew slowly again.

4. Repeat the alternation between chewing and pausing for about 30 minutes.

Use 1 gum whenever you have a craving for cigarettes.

In the first 8 weeks, 5–6 gums per day are generally recommended. After that, the number should be gradually reduced.

Ingredients

Active Ingredient

• 2 mg nicotine per gum (as nicotine resinate)

Other Ingredients

• Chewing gum base

• Xylitol

• Peppermint oil

• Sodium carbonate

• Sodium bicarbonate

• Acesulfame potassium

• Menthol

• Magnesium oxide

• Winterfresh flavor

• Hypromellose

• Sucralose

• Polysorbate 80

• Pregelatinized starch

• Titanium dioxide

• Carnauba wax

Notes

• Try not to smoke during use.

• Contains xylitol and sweeteners.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• The chances of successful smoking cessation can be increased by additional counseling.

• Do not exceed the recommended dosage.

Side Effects

As with all medicines, Nicorette® Icemint 2 mg gum can cause side effects, although not everyone experiences them.

Common side effects may include:

• Irritation of the mouth and throat

• Hiccups

• Nausea

• Headaches

• Dizziness

• Jaw discomfort

Occasional side effects may include:

• Abdominal pain

• Digestive problems

• Dry mouth

• Sleep disturbances

• Palpitations

Rare side effects may include:

• Allergic reactions

• Skin rashes

• Swelling in the face or throat area

• Hypersensitivity reactions

Some of the symptoms may also be caused by nicotine withdrawal itself.

For information on effects and possible unwanted effects, please consult the package insert, your doctor, or pharmacist.