Important Warnings for Nicorette® Quickmist Spearmint 1mg/Spray Mouth Spray Nicotine 2x150 Sprays
Do not use Nicorette® QuickMist if:
- You have an allergy to nicotine or any of the other ingredients.
- You are under 12 years of age.
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if:
- You are pregnant or breast-feeding. You should try to give up smoking/vaping without NRT first. If you cannot, NRT may be a safer alternative, but always seek advice. For more information, see our guide on Hayfever in Pregnancy for general advice on medication during pregnancy.
- You are in hospital because of heart disease (including heart attack, chest pain, disorders of heart rate or rhythm, angina, high blood pressure or stroke). In other heart conditions not requiring hospitalisation, using NRT is better than continuing to smoke.
- You have a stomach ulcer, duodenal ulcer, inflammation of the stomach or oesophagus.
- You have liver or kidney disease.
- You have an overactive thyroid gland or a phaeochromocytoma.
- You have diabetes - monitor your blood sugar levels more often when starting to use NICORETTE® QuickMist as your insulin or medication requirements may alter.
- You are taking any other medicines such as theophylline, clozapine or ropinirole. Stopping smoking may require the dose of these medicines to be adjusted.
- You have ever experienced seizures (fits).
- You have quit smoking/vaping and want to stop using the mouth spray but are finding this difficult.
If any of these apply, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
Important Information about some of the ingredients:
- NICORETTE® QuickMist Spearmint contains about 7 mg of alcohol (ethanol) in each spray, equivalent to less than 2 ml beer or 1 ml wine. This small amount will not have noticeable effects.
- This medicine contains 12 mg propylene glycol (E1520) which may cause local skin reactions or irritation to the eyes and mucous membranes.
- This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per spray, making it essentially 'sodium-free'.
If you have used too much Nicorette® QuickMist Spearmint:
You may experience headache, diarrhoea, sore throat, nausea, vomiting, increased salivation, or dizziness. If you experience these effects or have smoked/vaped whilst using the product, contact a doctor or your nearest hospital Accident and Emergency department immediately. Take this leaflet and the pack with you.
Nicotine inhalation or ingestion by a child may result in severe poisoning. Contact a doctor or your nearest hospital Accident and Emergency department immediately if a child under 12 years uses or swallows this medicine.
Possible Side-Effects:
Like all medicines, Nicorette® QuickMist Spearmint can have side-effects. Many are due to nicotine itself or nicotine withdrawal. If you notice any of the following severe side-effects, stop taking NICORETTE® QuickMist and contact a doctor immediately:
- Fast heart rate/beat, abnormal beating of the heart, palpitations, shortness of breath, seizures (fits), or allergic reactions (swelling of the face, mouth, lips, throat and tongue, itching of the skin, swelling of the skin, ulceration and inflammation of the lining of the mouth, difficulty in breathing or dizziness).
Very common side-effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 people): hiccups, throat irritation, headache, feeling sick (nausea).
Common side-effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): allergic reactions, burning sensation in the mouth, dizziness, cough, taste disturbance or loss of taste, tingling or numbness of the hands and feet, toothache, stomach pain or discomfort, excessive gas or wind, vomiting, dry mouth, indigestion, diarrhoea, tiredness (fatigue), sore and inflamed mouth, increased salivation.
Uncommon side-effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): abnormal dreams, sudden reddening of the face and/or neck, high blood pressure, sudden constriction of the small airways of the lung that can cause wheezing and shortness of breath, loss or damage to voice, throat tightness, burping (belching), swollen red sore tongue, mouth ulcers or blisters, numbness or tingling of the mouth, excessive sweating, itching, rash, hives (urticaria), unusual weakness, chest discomfort and pain, jaw muscle ache, general feeling of discomfort or being unwell or out of sorts (malaise), dry skin, muscle and bone pain, mouth and throat pain, sneezing, runny nose, blocked nose, inflammation of the gums.
Rare side-effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people): difficulty in swallowing, decreased feeling of sensitivity especially in the mouth, feeling or wanting to be sick (vomit).
Other side-effects can include: blurred vision, watery eyes, dry throat, lip pain, stomach discomfort, redness of the skin, muscle tightness, a fast and irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation).
If you get any side-effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side-effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side-effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
Storing and Disposal
- Keep NICORETTE® QuickMist Spearmint out of the sight and reach of children and animals. Nicotine in high doses can be very dangerous and sometimes fatal if taken by children.
- Do not store above 30° C.
- Do not use NICORETTE® QuickMist after the 'Use before' date shown on the back of the pack.
- Dispose of used NICORETTE® QuickMist sensibly and away from children and animals. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.
