Pregnancy interaction

• Not advised during pregnancy. Nicotine can get through the placenta and may have an effect on the growth of the fetus, its heart rate, and its brain.
• Only use if the possible benefit is greater than the danger and only under the care of a doctor.
• Pregnant women should use non-drug approaches like counseling and behavioral therapy to quit smoking if they can
• If you really need to, you should use the lowest dose that works.

FAQs for Medicine?

Q1. What is Nicosip 4 mg used for?

It helps smokers quit smoking by making withdrawal symptoms and cravings for cigarettes less severe.

Q2. Is it safe to take Nicosip 4 mg?

Yes, if you follow the directions. If you use too much, nicotine can be hazardous.

Q3: Is it okay to take it every day?

Yes, but only for a short time, according to a plan to quit smoking. Q4.

Q4. Can I use it even if I smoke?

No, using nicotine tablets with smoking raises the danger of nicotine overdose.

Q5: Is it safe for people with diabetes or heart problems to take it?

They should talk to a doctor first, especially if they have high blood pressure, uncontrolled diabetes, a recent heart attack, or arrhythmia.

Q6. Does it become a habit?

It is not as addictive as cigarettes, but you shouldn't use it for a long time.

Experts advice

• Do not swallow the tablet; instead, chew it carefully and put it between your cheek and gum so that it can be absorbed.
• Don't drink acidic drinks (such as tea, coffee, soft drinks, and juices) 15 minutes before or after chewing. They make it harder for your body to absorb the nutrients.
• Don't take more than the suggested daily dose.
• Slowly cut back on how much you use until you stop altogether after the prescribed quitting time.
• If you get chest pain, an irregular heartbeat, a bad headache, or urges you can't control, see a doctor.
• Nicotine can be quite dangerous, so keep it away from kids.

Side effects

• Irritation in the mouth and throat
• Pain in the head
• Hiccups
• Feeling sick
• Mouth that is dry
• Cough
• Stomach pain
• Not as common:
• Heart palpitations
• Feeling dizzy
• Higher blood pressure
• Trouble sleeping
• Allergic responses (quite rare)
• Go to urgent care for:
• Very bad chest ache
• Hard to breathe
• Very bad allergic reactions

How It Works

• Gives a controlled amount of nicotine without the hazardous chemicals found in cigarettes.
• Nicotine that is taken through the mouth can help with withdrawal symptoms like cravings, anxiety, irritability, and restlessness.
• Helps the brain slowly become used to not smoking, which makes it easier to quit for good.

Medicines interaction

• Antihypertensives (nicotine may make them less effective)
• Theophylline
• Nicotine may influence how much insulin you need.
• Caffeine (effects may get stronger when you stop smoking)
• Beta-blockers
• Drugs for problems with heart rhythm
• Caffeine and alcohol may make nicotine side effects worse.

How to Use

• Slowly chew the tablet until you taste a strong peppery or tingling flavor.
• Then, hold it between your cheek and gum.
• When the sensation goes away, chew again and park again.
• For 20 to 30 minutes, keep going.
• If you smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day or are very dependent on nicotine, use the 4 mg strength.
• Don't eat or drink while you're chewing.
• Use a step-down program to slowly stop becoming dependent.

Uses/Indications

• Stop smoking
• Taking care of the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal
• Lessening the desire to smoke
• Helps with planned cessation (Nicotine Replacement Therapy)