Nicochew 4mg Gum is a medicine used to quit smoking by reducing the craving for a cigarette and the irritable feeling that occurs when you stop smoking. It works by mimicking the effect of nicotine by binding to the nicotine receptors in the brain.

Nicochew 4mg Gum is used in smoking de-addiction.

Uses of Nicochew Gum

Quitting smoking

Benefits of Nicochew Gum

In Quitting smoking

Tobacco contains the substance nicotine which is extremely addictive. Nicochew 4mg Gum is a form of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). It contains nicotine but not the other toxic chemicals in tobacco smoke such as tar and carbon monoxide. It may be used to help you quit smoking and reduce the unpleasant withdrawal effects and cravings that often occur when you stop smoking. This medicine has worked very well for many years to help people stop smoking and is even more effective if you have other support such as counseling. This treatment may take several weeks to work so you need to continue until you have been successful. Quitting smoking is extremely hard and requires you to change your behaviors but it has a huge range of health benefits and dramatically improves your quality of life.

Side effects of Nicochew Gum

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Nicochew

Nausea
Hiccup
Vomiting
Dryness in mouth
Flatulence
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Pharyngolaryngeal pain
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Constipation
Cough
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nicochew 4mg Gum.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Nicochew 4mg Gum is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Nicochew 4mg Gum is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Nicochew 4mg Gum does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Nicochew 4mg Gum should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nicochew 4mg Gum may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Nicochew 4mg Gum should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nicochew 4mg Gum may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Nicochew 4mg Gum helps you to quit smoking by reducing the craving for a cigarette and the irritable feeling that occurs when you stop smoking.
In addition, counselling should be done to increase the chances of quitting smoking successfully.
Quitting smoking can lower your chances of having lung disease, heart disease or getting certain types of cancer that are related to smoking.
Do not smoke while using Nicochew 4mg Gum as it can cause nicotine to build up to dangerous levels.
Inform your doctor if you develop headache, nausea or other digestive problems that does not go away.
Talk to your doctor if you are having trouble stopping Nicochew 4mg Gum as it can be addictive.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Nicotine

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Cholinomimetic Alkaloids- Nicotine

Patient concerns

Dear Sir, I am a smoker for about 12 years, now I use to smoke about 15 cigrates per day. Now I am feeling that my lings is filled with nicotine and tar. Kindly advice me a tablet which these nicotine and tar can be cleared from the lungs.

Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora

Pulmonology

Only quitting smoking will help. No such wonder drug

Is there any medical to clear up lungs and other things caused by heavy smoking

Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora

Pulmonology

Quit smoking. Quitting is best remedy. Eat healthy and exercise

I have been smoking for 8 years and now i want to quit smoking.give me some tips how to quit and what will happend after quitting smoking

Dr. Sajeela Maini

Smoking

You will benefit tremendously when you quit smokings. every puff of cigarette contains 4800 chemical compunds and 68 carcinogens. it is wdely called a cancer stick.when you quit smoking your stamina will improve drastically, you will feel fresher and energetic whole day. We have a CO machine; we see the changes in the CO levels even after one day of quitting

I am a smoker from last 20 years. My daily stock is 10 cigarette. Now I wanna to quit. Is there any medicine for quitting smoking??

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Dear sir your problem can surely be treated with homeopathy but as your case is a chronic case it requires long case taking, examination and regular follow up, therefore, please visit a homeopath so that he can examine you and guide you accordingly.

FAQs

How many cigarettes is 4mg of Nicochew 4mg Gum?

4mg Nicochew 4mg Gum gum can be taken by people if they smoke more than 20 cigarettes per day. The Nicochew 4mg Gum gum acts as a replacement therapy to cigarette smoking. This gum can be chewed upon whenever there is an increased urge to smoke. It also helps to prevent cravings to smoke in heavy smokers caused due to withdrawal of the high serum Nicochew 4mg Gum levels which result from heavy smoking.

How does Nicochew 4mg Gum affect the body?

Nicochew 4mg Gum gives the body a feeling which feels like a "kick". This occurs because Nicochew 4mg Gum stimulates the adrenal glands resulting in an increase in levels of catecholamine hormones like adrenaline. The secretion of these hormones stimulates the body processes, makes breathing faster, and increases the heart rate and blood pressure. It also increases the level of sugar in the blood by decreasing insulin secretion and increasing the release of glucose from the liver. Nicochew 4mg Gum also acts on the brain to release brain hormones which give a sensation of pleasure and motivation. It is because of these effects that people become addicted to Nicochew 4mg Gum.

Is Nicochew 4mg Gum in itself bad for you?

Excess of any medicine is considered harmful. Nicochew 4mg Gum when used in normal doses has similar effects as caffeine. Direct application of Nicochew 4mg Gum can cause irritation and burning sensation in the mouth and throat. It can also cause increased salivation, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea. High doses of Nicochew 4mg Gum can lead to increased heart activity, tremors and breathing difficulty. Moreover, extremely high doses of Nicochew 4mg Gum can lead to seizures and the person may collapse and or even end up in a coma. Therefore, consult your doctor before you start taking Nicochew 4mg Gum and follow the instructions as advised.

Are there any specific conditions where I should be cautious before taking Nicochew 4mg Gum?

Nicochew 4mg Gum should be used only when advised by the doctor. Patients with cardiac disorders, diabetes, gastrointestinal disease, and liver or kidney problems should be cautious before taking this medicine. Therefore, inform your doctor if you ever had or have any such problem before starting your treatment with Nicochew 4mg Gum.

Is Nicochew 4mg Gum a stimulant or depressant?

Nicochew 4mg Gum has a dual action on our body which is opposite to each other. It acts both as a stimulant and as a depressant. While the normal doses of Nicochew 4mg Gum acts as a stimulant, some evidence suggests that lower doses have a depressant effect.

Who can take Nicochew 4mg Gum?

People who consume 20 cigarettes per day can take Nicochew 4mg Gum. The Nicochew 4mg Gum gum acts as a replacement therapy to cigarette smoking. This gum can be chewed upon whenever there is an increased urge to smoke. It also helps to prevent cravings to smoke in heavy smokers

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