Warnings and Precautions
Do not use NiQuitin Minis 2mg Citrus Lozenges Pack of 60 if you are:
- Allergic to nicotine or any of the other ingredients.
- Under the age of 12 years.
- A non-smoker.
Special Warnings:
- The benefits of using Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) to stop smoking generally outweigh the risks of continued smoking.
- If you have serious cardiovascular conditions (e.g., recent heart attack, severe irregular heartbeat, unstable angina, uncontrolled high blood pressure, recent stroke), use only under medical supervision. Once discharged from hospital, NRT can be used normally.
- Diabetes Mellitus: Monitor blood glucose levels closely as stopping smoking (with or without NRT) can affect carbohydrate metabolism.
- Allergic reactions: Be aware of susceptibility to angioedema and urticaria.
- Consult a healthcare professional if you have:
- Moderate to severe renal and/or hepatic impairment.
- Uncontrolled hyperthyroidism or phaeochromocytoma.
- Gastrointestinal disease (e.g., active oesophagitis, gastritis, gastric or peptic ulcer, ulcerative stomatitis), as nicotine may worsen symptoms.
- A history of epilepsy or are taking anti-convulsant therapy, as seizures have been reported with nicotine use.
- Danger in small children: Doses of nicotine tolerated by adults and adolescents can be dangerous or fatal in small children. Keep all nicotine-containing products out of their reach.
- Stopping smoking: Smoking cessation can affect the metabolism of certain drugs, potentially leading to increased blood levels of these drugs.
- Transferred dependence: Dependence on NRT is rare and generally easier to break than smoking dependence.
- This product is essentially sodium-free (less than 1 mmol or 23 mg per lozenge).
Pregnancy and Breast-feeding:
Stopping smoking during pregnancy is the most effective way to improve the health of both the pregnant smoker and her baby. Ideally, smoking cessation should be achieved without NRT. However, if you are unable to quit on your own, NRT may be recommended by a healthcare professional. The risk of NRT to the foetus is lower than from tobacco smoking.
Nicotine from NRT passes into breast milk, but the amount is relatively small and less hazardous than exposure to second-hand smoke. Intermittent NRT products are often preferred. Try to breastfeed just before taking the product to minimise exposure to the baby.
Driving and Using Machines:
NiQuitin Minis have no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines. However, smoking cessation itself can cause behavioural changes.
Possible Side Effects:
NRT can cause adverse reactions similar to those from smoking. Common side effects may include:
- Sore throat (Pharyngitis)
- Insomnia, headache, dizziness, anxiety, irritability, increased appetite, anger
- Nausea, vomiting, indigestion, heartburn, hiccup, mouth irritation
- Coughing
- Vascular disorder (flushing, skin flushed)
Other less common or rare effects include gingival bleeding, nosebleed, anaphylactic reactions, hypersensitivity, abnormal dreaming, mood swings, wakefulness, localised numbness, metallic taste, seizures, tremor, palpitations, tachycardia, laryngismus, aggravated asthma, lower respiratory tract infection, nasal irritation, throat irritation, nasal congestion, dyspnoea, mouth ulceration, tongue ulceration, diarrhoea, belching, flatulence, dry mouth, constipation, peptic ulcer, dysphagia, gastroesophageal reflux, hiatus hernia, oesophagitis, eructation, buccal mucosa ulceration, borborygmus, dry lips, dry throat, tongue disorder, toothache, salivary hypersecretion, erythema, itching, rash, localised skin reaction, increased sweating, angioedema, jaw pain, nocturia, overdose effects, pain, leg pain, oedema legs, asthenia, fatigue, malaise, influenza-like illness.
