Nicorette Lozenges (Nicotine Lozenges) is used to aid in smoking cessation in adults. They contain nicotine, the primary ingredient found in tobacco products. Nicotine lozenges are used to help people stop smoking. Nicotine lozenges are in a class of medications called smoking cessation aids. They work by providing a controlled amount of nicotine to your body to decrease the withdrawal symptoms experienced when smoking is stopped and to reduce the urge to smoke. Like gum, nicotine lozenges are available over the counter. You suck on a Nicorette lozenge when you feel the urge to smoke. You suck on them so you get the nicotine slowly. They're meant to dissolve like hard candies. Do not use more than the recommended amount.
Manufacturer Information
Canadian Pharmacy King currently offers the brand Nicorette Lozenge from Canada by Johnson & Johnson. Nicorette Fresh Mint Mini Lozenges are available in dosages of 2 mg/22 lozenges, 2 mg/88 lozenges, 4 mg/22 lozenges, and 4 mg/88 lozenges. The generic alternative, Nicotine Mint Mini Lozenges also called Nic-Hit Mini Lozenge, is available from Canada by a different manufacturer in the dosages of 2 mg/20 lozenges only.
Common side effects of Nicorette Lozenges may include mild dizziness, dry mouth, upset stomach, burping, hiccups, mouth or throat soreness, changes in taste, or headache. Contact your doctor if you notice any more serious side effects such as:
• Blisters inside your mouth;
• Fast or pounding heart beats, fluttering in your chest;
• Problems with your teeth or draw;
• Wheezing, tightness in your chest, trouble breathing;
This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur. If any of these side effects worsen or persist, contact your doctor.
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to any nicotine products. To make sure this medication is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, heart rhythm disorder, untreated or uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes, stomach ulcer, seizures, a food allergy, if you have recently had a heart attack, if you were on a low salt diet, or if you were using any other smoking cessation medicine (bupropion, Zyban, other). Do not use Nicorette Lozenges while you are pregnant unless your doctor tells you to. Use effective birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment. Nicotine can pass into breast milk, and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use Nicorette Lozenges if you are breastfeeding unless your doctor has told you too. Smoking cigarettes during pregnancy can cause low birthweight, miscarriage, or still birth. Using a nicotine replacement product during pregnancy or while breastfeeding may be safer than smoking. However you should try to stop smoking without using a nicotine replacement. Nicorette Lozenges may contain phenylalanine. Tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). Do not give this medication to anyone under 18 years old without medical advice.
Do not smoke or use other nicotine products (including snuff, chewing tobacco, nicotine patches, inhaler, or nasal spray). Using many forms of nicotine together can be dangerous. Use this as directed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger or smaller amounts, or for longer than recommended. You should not use Nicorette Lozenges for longer than 12 weeks without the advice of your doctor. Do not use more than one lozenge at a time. Keep both used and unused lozenges out of the reach of children or pets. Do not eat or drink anything within 15 minutes before using the gum or lozenge, or while the medication is in your mouth. Nicorette Lozenges may interact with some medications. Tell your doctor about any medications, vitamins, or herbal supplements you are currently taking or have recently taken in order to reduce the risk of any possible interactions.
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