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Nicorette Freshmint 2mg Nicotine Gum - 105 Pieces
Nicorette Freshmint 2mg sugar-free nicotine gum relieves cravings and withdrawal symptoms when you stop or cut down smoking or vaping, sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).
Key facts
| Format | Medicated chewing gum (coated) |
|---|---|
| Pack | 105 pieces (7 strips of 15) |
| Active ingredient | Nicotine 2mg per piece (as nicotine resinate) |
| Flavour | Freshmint |
| Strength guide | For those who smoke 20 or fewer cigarettes a day |
| Maximum use | 15 pieces a day |
Who it is for
- Adults and children aged 12 years and over who want to stop smoking or vaping
- People who smoke 20 or fewer cigarettes a day, or light to moderate vapers
- Smokers who want to cut down before stopping completely
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women making a quit attempt, after advice from a healthcare professional
Not suitable for: Not suitable for children under 12 years or anyone allergic to nicotine or any of the ingredients; people who smoke more than 20 a day usually need the 4mg strength.
How to use
- Read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
- Chew one piece whenever you feel the urge to smoke or vape, or before situations where cravings are likely.
- Use the chew-and-rest technique shown on the pack: chew slowly until the taste becomes strong, rest the gum between your gum and cheek, then chew again when the taste fades. Each piece lasts about 30 minutes.
- Do not use more than 15 pieces a day.
- If you are stopping straight away, replace your cigarettes or vapes with the gum, then reduce the number of pieces as soon as you can. If you are cutting down first, use the gum between cigarettes to make the gaps longer.
- If you find it hard to stop using the gum once you have quit, speak to your pharmacist or doctor.
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose 2mg or 4mg?
The 2mg strength is for people who smoke 20 or fewer cigarettes a day, or light to moderate vapers. Heavier smokers usually start on 4mg.
How many pieces can I use in a day?
Up to 15 pieces a day. Chew a piece when you feel a craving.
How long will a pack of 105 last?
It depends on how many pieces you need. At 10 pieces a day, a pack lasts about 10 days.
Can I use it while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Stopping without nicotine replacement is best, but it is licensed for pregnant and breastfeeding women making a quit attempt. Talk to a doctor, midwife or pharmacist first.
How is Freshmint different from Original?
Both contain 2mg nicotine per piece. Freshmint has a peppermint flavour and a coating sweetened with xylitol.
Safety and storage
- Nicotine can be harmful or fatal to children. Keep out of the reach and sight of children and dispose of used gum carefully.
- Speak to a healthcare professional first if you are in hospital after a heart attack, stroke or severe heart rhythm problem, or if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes, stomach ulcers or an inflamed oesophagus, liver or kidney problems, epilepsy or an overactive thyroid.
- The gum may stick to dentures or dental work.
- Do not store above 25°C.
- Read the PIL. Report suspected side effects through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.
This is a medicine. Always read the enclosed leaflet before use. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition or take other medicines.
