Kwiknic Nicotine 4 mg Mint Flavour, 10 Chewing Gum belongs to a group of medications called nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) used to reduce the craving for smoking and tobacco use. Nicotine is a chemical present in tobacco that causes addiction. Taking nicotine through smoking or chewing tobacco for a prolonged period causes nicotine addiction that increases the risk of various medical problems like heart disease, lung disease and cancer.

Kwiknic Nicotine 4 mg Mint Flavour, 10 Chewing Gum contains Nicotine that acts as a smoking cessation aid. It helps in quitting nicotine (tobacco) use by slowly adjusting the body to have less craving to use nicotine. As a result, over a period of time, a person does not crave nicotine anymore.

Take Kwiknic Nicotine 4 mg Mint Flavour, 10 Chewing Gum as suggested by your doctor. You are advised to take Kwiknic Nicotine 4 mg Mint Flavour, 10 Chewing Gum for as long as your doctor has suggested it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, headache, throat irritation, hiccups, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or itchy skin. Most of these side effects of Kwiknic Nicotine 4 mg Mint Flavour, 10 Chewing Gum do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Kwiknic Nicotine 4 mg Mint Flavour, 10 Chewing Gum or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Kwiknic Nicotine 4 mg Mint Flavour, 10 Chewing Gum if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and consult a doctor. Kwiknic Nicotine 4 mg Mint Flavour, 10 Chewing Gum is not recommended for children below 18 years. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Kwiknic Nicotine 4 mg Mint Flavour, 10 Chewing Gum as it may enhance the craving associated with alcohol use and reduce the effectiveness of nicotine gum. You are recommended to avoid using too many gums as it may cause adverse effects such as vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, dizziness, weakness, headache, diarrhoea, hearing disturbance or increased salivation.

Kwiknic Nicotine 4 mg Mint Flavour, 10 Chewing Gum is a Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) agent used to quit smoking or chewing tobacco habit. Nicotine replacement therapy is a WHO-approved program that helps to quit smoking within just 12 weeks. NRT is a part of a total stop-smoking program that includes counselling, support, and behaviour change. Kwiknic Nicotine 4 mg Mint Flavour, 10 Chewing Gum works by adjusting the body to take less nicotine until a person does not crave nicotine. Kwiknic Nicotine 4 mg Mint Flavour, 10 Chewing Gum provides a small dose of nicotine without providing harmful elements like tar, carbon mono oxide present in tobacco products.

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Throat irritation
• Hiccups
• Dry mouth
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Itchy skin

If you are allergic to Kwiknic Nicotine 4 mg Mint Flavour, 10 Chewing Gum or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have cardiovascular disease, pheochromocytoma, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, peptic ulcer or liver disease, inform your doctor before taking Kwiknic Nicotine 4 mg Mint Flavour, 10 Chewing Gum. Avoid taking Kwiknic Nicotine 4 mg Mint Flavour, 10 Chewing Gum if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and consult a doctor. Kwiknic Nicotine 4 mg Mint Flavour, 10 Chewing Gum is not recommended for children below 18 years. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Kwiknic Nicotine 4 mg Mint Flavour, 10 Chewing Gum as it may enhance the craving associated with alcohol use and may also reduce the effectiveness of nicotine gum. You are recommended to avoid using too many gums as it may cause adverse effects such as vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, dizziness, weakness, headache, diarrhoea, hearing disturbance or increased salivation.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Kwiknic Nicotine 4 mg Mint Flavour, 10 Chewing Gum may interact with bronchodilators (theophylline), antipsychotics (clozapine, olanzapine), drugs for Alzheimer’s disease (tacrine), antiparkinson agent (ropinirole) and antidiabetic drug (insulin).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid drinking colas or coffee for 15 minutes after using Kwiknic Nicotine 4 mg Mint Flavour, 10 Chewing Gum.  Also, avoid alcohol consumption with Kwiknic Nicotine 4 mg Mint Flavour, 10 Chewing Gum.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have cardiovascular disease, pheochromocytoma, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, peptic ulcer, kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Kwiknic Nicotine 4 mg Mint Flavour, 10 Chewing Gum.

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• Tobacco inhibits the absorption of essential vitamins and nutrients, such as calcium and vitamins C and D. Thus, taking more fruits and vegetables into the diet will help to restore these nutrients and reduce cravings to smoke.
• Ginseng could weaken dopamine, a neurotransmitter in the brain that is connected with pleasure and is released during tobacco consumption. Taking ginseng tea could reduce the craving for smoking.
• Chewing gum and mints is the best way to keep your mouth busy, especially when you feel the urge to smoke, so try to chew your gums more.
• Physical workouts can help a person overcome tobacco cravings. When a person gets involved in physical exercise like cycling, running stairs, and walking, their attention gets diverted to exercise, and they do not feel the urge to take nicotine for some time.

• The patient should immediately stop taking Kwiknic Nicotine 4 mg Mint Flavour, 10 Chewing Gum if he/she experiences nicotine overdose symptoms like palpitation (rapid heartbeat), dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea.
• If you have dental or gum problems, contact the doctor before using nicotine chewing gums.

Tobacco (nicotine) addiction: Smoking or chewing tobacco is both a psychological habit and physical dependence. Tobacco contains a chemical called nicotine which is short-lived but highly addictive, and its regular usage can make a person crave it. Breathing or chewing tobacco provides a rush of adrenaline in the bloodstream, and it also triggers dopamine that is associated with the pleasure and reward centre of the brain. Regular nicotine consumption is hazardous for health and puts a person at high risk of lung and heart diseases. However, quitting nicotine is not an easy task. It causes withdrawal symptoms in the body, including irritability, frustration, anger, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, increased appetite, restlessness, depressed mood and insomnia (sleeplessness or lack of sleep).