{"id":18973,"date":"2022-02-26T15:52:57","date_gmt":"2022-02-26T15:52:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=18973"},"modified":"2022-03-01T10:28:51","modified_gmt":"2022-03-01T10:28:51","slug":"nicorette-microtab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/nicorette-microtab\/","title":{"rendered":"Nicorette Microtab &#8211; Nicotine uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>2 mg&nbsp;sublingual resoribletter<br>Nicotine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Nicorette Microtab is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicorette Micro tab belongs to a group of medicines that are used to help you quit smoking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The nicotine in Nicorette Micro tab relieves nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms when you stop smoking, thereby preventing relapse into smoking in smokers who are motivated to quit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you suddenly stop supplying the body with nicotine via tobacco, you suffer from various forms of discomfort, so-called withdrawal symptoms.\u00a0With the help of Nicorette Micro tab, you can prevent or at least reduce these discomforts by continuing to supply your body with a small amount of nicotine for a transitional period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advice and support normally increase the chance of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you take Nicorette Microtab<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Nicorette Microtab<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are&nbsp;<strong>allergic<\/strong>&nbsp;(hypersensitive) to nicotine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)<\/li><li>if you are under 12 years of age<\/li><li>if you have never smoked<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be able to take Nicorette Micro tab, but you must first discuss with your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>recently (within three months) had a&nbsp;<strong>heart attack<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>stroke<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>chest pain<\/strong>&nbsp;(&nbsp;unstable angina&nbsp;) or angina at rest<\/li><li><strong>heart disease<\/strong>&nbsp;that affects the heart rate or heart rate<\/li><li><strong>high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/strong>&nbsp;that is not treated with drugs<\/li><li>have ever had&nbsp;<strong>allergic reactions<\/strong>&nbsp;in the form of swelling of the lips, face and throat (&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;) or itchy skin rash (&nbsp;hives&nbsp;).&nbsp;The use of nicotine replacement therapy can sometimes trigger this type of reaction<\/li><li>severe or moderate&nbsp;<strong>liver disease<\/strong><\/li><li>severe&nbsp;<strong>kidney disease<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>diabetes<\/strong><\/li><li>&nbsp;overactive&nbsp;<strong>thyroid gland<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>adrenal<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;tumor&nbsp;(&nbsp;pheochromocytoma&nbsp;)<\/li><li><strong>gastric ulcer&nbsp;<\/strong>or<strong>&nbsp;ulcer of the&nbsp;duodenum&nbsp;a<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>inflammation&nbsp;of the esophagus<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Adolescents\u00a0<strong>between the ages of 12 and 17<\/strong>\u00a0should only use Nicorette Micro tab after\u00a0being prescribed\u00a0by a healthcare professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicorette Micro tab should not be used by\u00a0non-smokers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should stop smoking completely during treatment with Nicorette Micro tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A normal\u00a0dose\u00a0for adults can seriously poison or even kill a small child.\u00a0It is therefore important that you always keep Nicorette Micro tab travel tablets out of the reach and sight of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Nicorette Microtab<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, or might take other medicines.&nbsp;This is especially important if you are taking medicines that contain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>theophylline<\/strong>&nbsp;to treat&nbsp;asthma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>tacrine<\/strong>&nbsp;for&nbsp;Alzheimer&#8217;s disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>clozapine<\/strong>&nbsp;for schizophrenia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ropinirole<\/strong>&nbsp;to treat&nbsp;Parkinson&#8217;s disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is very important to stop smoking during pregnancy because smoking can impair fetal growth.\u00a0Smoking can also cause the baby to be born prematurely or lead to miscarriage.\u00a0It is best if you can stop smoking without using nicotine-containing medicines.\u00a0If you are unable to do this, use Nicorette Micro tab only after consulting your healthcare provider, your GP, or your doctor who specializes in smoking cessation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicorette Micro tab should be avoided during breastfeeding as nicotine passes into breast milk and may affect your baby.\u00a0If your doctor has recommended you to use Nicorette Micro tab, the tablet should be taken immediately after breastfeeding and not within two hours before breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smoking increases the risk of&nbsp;infertility&nbsp;in women and men.&nbsp;The effects of nicotine on&nbsp;fertility&nbsp;are unknown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No effects on the ability to drive or use machines have been observed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nicorette Microtab contains betadex (\u03b2-cyclodextrin)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicorette Micro tab contains 84.5 mg betadex (\u03b2-cyclodextrin) in each tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Nicorette Microtab<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dosage&nbsp;one should be chosen based on your nicotine addiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At the beginning of treatment<\/strong>, 1 tablet can be taken every two hours.\u00a0In most cases, 8-12 resoriblets per day are sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a high nicotine dependence or if you smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day, start with 2 tablets every two hours.&nbsp;A maximum of 30 tablets per day should be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicorette Micro tab should be used sublingually, which means that the tablet should be placed under the tongue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the tablet under the tongue and let it melt slowly using the saliva.&nbsp;This takes about half an hour.&nbsp;Do not chew or swallow the tablet.&nbsp;However, the risk of poisoning is small if you happen to swallow the tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The treatment time is individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The treatment should last about 2-3 months.&nbsp;Thereafter, the nicotine dose is gradually reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment should be stopped when the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is reduced to 1-2 resoriblets per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular use of Nicorette Micro tab for longer than 6 months is not normally recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, longer treatment times may be necessary to avoid a relapse into smoking.\u00a0Leftover tablets should be saved, as the urge to smoke may suddenly arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Nicorette Microtab than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicotine overdose can occur if you smoke while taking Nicorette Micro tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a child takes Nicorette Micro tab or if you have used more Nicorette Micro tab than you should, contact your doctor or see your nearest hospital\u00a0immediately.\u00a0Nicotine doses tolerated by adult smokers during treatment can\u00a0cause severe poisoning symptoms in\u00a0children and can be\u00a0fatal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of overdose include nausea, vomiting, increased salivation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, sweating, headache, dizziness, hearing loss and pronounced feeling of weakness.\u00a0At high\u00a0doses, these symptoms may be followed by low\u00a0blood pressure, weak irregular\u00a0heartbeat, difficulty breathing, extreme fatigue, circulatory collapse, and seizures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicorette Micro tab can cause the same\u00a0side effects\u00a0as other forms of nicotine.\u00a0The side effects\u00a0generally depend on the\u00a0dose\u00a0you take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Symptoms associated with quitting smoking (withdrawal symptoms)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;you experience when you quit smoking can be withdrawal symptoms, which occur due to reduced nicotine intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>These symptoms include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Irritation, aggression, impatience or frustration<\/li><li>Anxiety, restlessness or difficulty concentrating<\/li><li>Waking up at night or sleep disturbances<\/li><li>Increased appetite or weight gain<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><li>Smoke extraction<\/li><li>Decreased heart rate<\/li><li>Bleeding gums or sores in the mouth<\/li><li>Dizziness or fainting<\/li><li>Cough, sore throat, stuffy or runny nose<\/li><li>Constipation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>If you notice any of the following serious and unusual\u00a0side effects<\/em><\/strong>, stop taking Nicorette Micro tab<strong><em> and contact your doctor immediately (symptoms of\u00a0angioedema\u00a0):<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>swelling of the face, tongue, or throat<\/li><li>difficult to swallow<\/li><li>hives, rash and difficulty breathing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Very common: may affect more than 1 user in 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cough<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>Hiccup<\/li><li>Nausea (feeling sick)<\/li><li>Throat irritation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Common: may affect 1 in 10 users<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Local effects such as burning sensation,&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;in the mouth, altered taste experience<\/li><li>Dry mouth&nbsp;or increased salivation<\/li><li>Feeling of&nbsp;dyspepsia&nbsp;(sensitive stomach)<\/li><li>Pain or discomfort in the abdomen<\/li><li>Vomiting, flatulence or diarrhea<\/li><li>Fatigue<\/li><li>Hypersensitivity (&nbsp;allergy&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 people:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose<\/li><li>Breathing with wheezing (bronchial spasm), difficulty breathing (&nbsp;dyspnoea&nbsp;), feeling of tightness in the throat<\/li><li>Redness&nbsp;of the skin (swelling), tingling or increased sweating<\/li><li>Stinging in the mouth,&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the tongue, cold sores, damage to the oral mucosa or voice changes, pain in the mouth and throat, belching, bleeding gums<\/li><li>Palpitations (a deviant experience of your heartbeat), increased heart rate,&nbsp;hypertension<\/li><li>Skin rash and \/ or&nbsp;itching&nbsp;(&nbsp;pruritus&nbsp;,&nbsp;urticaria&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Abnormal dreams<\/li><li>Discomfort and pain in the chest<\/li><li>Feeling weak, feeling sick<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rare: may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Difficulty swallowing, decreased sensitivity in the mouth<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Abnormal heart rhythm<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No known frequency: can not be calculated from the available data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Blurred vision, increased tear production (tear flow)<\/li><li>Dryness in the throat, stomach upset, pain in the lips<\/li><li>Redness&nbsp;of the skin<\/li><li>Allergic reactions with swelling of the face and mouth (&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;or&nbsp;anaphylaxis&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Nicorette Microtab<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister and the carton.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is nicotine.&nbsp;One travel tablet contains 2 mg of nicotine in the form of nicotine betadex.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are: betadex (\u03b2-cyclodextrin), crospovidone, magnesium stearate, anhydrous&nbsp;colloidal&nbsp;silica.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The resort lets are white to pale yellow, flat, round, diameter 6 mm, marked \u201cNIC\u201d on one side and \u201c2\u201d on the opposite side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack sizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>20, 30, 90, 100, or 150 resoriblets in blister packs, with or without storage case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nicorette Microtab belongs to a group of medicines that are used to 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