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Nicorette TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: nicotine

Brand name

(ARTG)

: NICORETTE COOLDROPS nicotine 2mg lozenge bottle

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

For the treatment of tobacco dependence by relieving nicotine craving and withdrawal symptoms, thereby facilitating smoking cessation in smokers motivated to quit. In smokers unable or not ready to stop smoking abruptly, the lozenge may also be used as part of a smoking reduction strategy as a step towards stopping completely.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Lozenge
  • Buccal
  • An oval, white to off-white film-coated lozenge with a size of about 14 x 9 x 7 mm, imprinted with “n on one side and “2” on the other side.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is Not Scheduled.

  • 20 pack
  • 20 x 4 pack
  • 20 x 6 pack
  • 20 x 8 pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient nicotine

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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