【Class 2 OTC Drug Designation】**Product Details**
**Features**- Nicorette Fruit Mint is a pharmaceutical product for people who wish to quit smoking, alleviating symptoms such as irritability and difficulty concentrating during smoking cessation. (It does not have the effect of making you dislike cigarettes.)- The usage period is aimed at three months, gradually reducing the amount used to guide you to a smooth smoking cessation.- Do not use if you do not smoke or are not currently smoking, as it may cause undesirable effects on the body.- It is a nicotine gum formulation with a sugarless coating that is easy to chew.
**Additional Information**
**Mindset for Achieving Smoking Cessation**- Think carefully about the reasons why you need to quit smoking.- Consider the pros and cons of quitting smoking for yourself and compare them.- Imagine yourself leading a healthy life after successfully quitting smoking.
- If you feel stressed, consider the cause and look for ways to relieve that stress.- Practice methods to reduce stress and relax.- Make the start date of quitting smoking a memorable day. It will help you remember your initial motivation.- Declare your intention to quit smoking to family, colleagues, or acquaintances. This will strengthen your resolve.- Engage in sports, walking, hobbies, etc., to forget about smoking.- Be cautious not to succumb to the temptation of cigarettes at social gatherings such as drinking parties during the quitting period.
- Symptoms such as irritability, difficulty concentrating, and restlessness typically occur within 1-2 weeks after starting smoking cessation. It is more effective to use Nicorette in sufficient amounts from the beginning and not to try to reduce intake forcibly from the start.
**Precautions for Use****Things Not to Do (to prevent worsening symptoms or side effects)**1. Do not use if you are:- A non-smoker (people who have never smoked or are not currently smoking) (may experience nausea, dizziness, stomach pain, etc.)- Already using other nicotine products- Pregnant or suspected to be pregnant- Suffering from severe heart disease- Had a myocardial infarction within the past 3 months- Diagnosed with severe angina by a doctor- Diagnosed with severe arrhythmia by a doctor- Diagnosed with acute cerebrovascular disorder (stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, etc.)- Diagnosed with depression- Have experienced allergic reactions (rash, redness, itching, swelling, etc.) to this product or its ingredients- Have jaw joint disorders
2. Do not use this product while breastfeeding or avoid breastfeeding if using it (may transfer to breast milk and cause an increased heart rate in the infant).
3. Do not do the following during or immediately after use:- Smoke- Use nicotine patches
4. Do not use for more than 6 months.
**Consultation**1. Before use, consult a doctor, dentist, pharmacist, or registered salesperson if you are:- Under medical or dental treatment- Using other medications (may affect the action of other drugs)- Elderly or under 20 years old- Have experienced allergic reactions to medications or other substances- Suffering from symptoms such as stomach pain, chest pain, stomatitis, or sore throat/swelling- Diagnosed with:- Heart disease (myocardial infarction, angina, arrhythmia)- Cerebrovascular disorder (stroke, hemorrhage, etc.)- Buerger's disease (peripheral vascular disorder)- Hypertension- Thyroid dysfunction- Pheochromocytoma- Diabetes (using insulin)- Pharyngitis, esophagitis, gastric or duodenal ulcers, liver disease, kidney disease (may worsen symptoms or affect current medication)
2. If any of the following symptoms appear after use, discontinue immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesperson:- Mouth or throat: stomatitis, sore throat- Digestive system: nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, heartburn, loss of appetite, diarrhea- Skin: rash, redness, itching- Nervous system: headache, dizziness, decreased thinking, drowsiness- Circulatory system: palpitations- Others: chest discomfort, chest irritation, facial flushing, facial swelling, mood disturbances
3. If symptoms such as the following occur or worsen, stop use and consult a healthcare professional:- Mouth or throat irritation, rough tongue, abnormal taste, increased saliva, gingivitis (symptoms may lessen if chewed slowly)- Jaw pain (may have other causes)- Hiccups, belching
4. If you accidentally use more than the prescribed amount or a child swallows it, symptoms such as nausea, increased saliva, stomach pain, diarrhea, sweating, headache, dizziness, hearing impairment, or general weakness may occur (possible acute nicotine poisoning).- In such cases, consult a healthcare professional immediately with this document.
5. If continued use beyond 3 months, consult a healthcare professional with this document (long-term or excessive use may lead to nicotine dependence).
**Efficacy and Effects**- Alleviates symptoms such as irritability, difficulty concentrating, and restlessness during smoking cessation.
**Usage and Dosage****Method of Use**- When you feel like smoking, chew one piece slowly over 30-60 minutes, taking breaks.- The number of pieces used per day is based on the table below; typically start with 4-12 pieces per day, adjusting as needed, but do not exceed 24 pieces per day.- Once accustomed to quitting (about one month), gradually reduce daily usage by 1-2 pieces per week until reaching 1-2 pieces per day, then stop.- The usage period is aimed at three months.
**Smoking amount before quitting:**- 20 or fewer cigarettes per day: 1 piece per session, 4-6 pieces per day, maximum 24 pieces- 21-30 cigarettes per day: 1 piece per session, 6-9 pieces per day, maximum 24 pieces- 31 or more cigarettes per day: 1 piece per session, 9-12 pieces per day, maximum 24 pieces
**Method of Chewing**1. Detach one piece from the sheet.2. Peel off the film from the corner on the back side.3. Break the aluminum and take out the gum with your fingers.- The packaging is a multilayer film and aluminum sheet to prevent children from opening easily.4. Chew slowly until you feel a tingling taste (about 15 times).- The taste may be strong at first; reduce the number of chews or lick to lessen the intensity.5. Place the gum between your cheek and gums for about 1 minute or more until the taste disappears.6. Repeat steps 4-5 every 30-60 minutes, then wrap the gum in paper and dispose of it.
**Precautions for Usage**- Use only after completely stopping smoking.- Do not chew more than 2 pieces at a time (excess nicotine intake may cause nausea, dizziness, stomach pain, etc.).- If you feel a burning or刺激感, stop chewing and rest by placing the gum inside your cheek.- Do not swallow the gum, as it is a chewing gum formulation.- Be cautious if you have dental prostheses, as the gum may adhere or cause damage.- Do not use after drinking coffee or carbonated drinks for a while, as it may reduce effectiveness.- Do not use simultaneously with inhalers or sprays for oral use (may worsen oral or throat irritation).
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