Nicorettequick 1 Vial 150 Doses Oromucosal Solution 1mg/

Oromucosal spray with nicotine for 150 sprays with mint aroma.

Therapeutic indications

NicoretteQuick is a 150 puff solution that relieves the craving for nicotine and withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting smoking. This treatment is called Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT).

Nicorettequick relieves nicotine withdrawal symptoms, including the craving to smoke and the symptoms that occur when you stop smoking. When you suddenly stop supplying tobacco nicotine to your body, you experience different types of unpleasant sensations known as withdrawal symptoms. Nicorettequick allows you to prevent or reduce these unpleasant sensations and the desire to smoke by continuing to supply a reduced amount of nicotine to the body for a short period of time. Nicorettequick does not contain tar, carbon monoxide or other toxins found in cigarette smoke. To increase the chances of quitting smoking, you should also, if possible, turn to competent figures for support and advice.

Dosage and posology

Phase 1: Weeks 1 to 6

Use 1 or 2 puffs instead of the cigarette you would usually smoke or when you have the desire to smoke. First dispense one puff and, if the desire does not disappear after a few minutes, dispense the second puff. If 2 disbursements are required, it will be possible to dispense 2 consecutive disbursements in the future. For most smokers this means 1 or 2 puffs every 30 minutes or 1 hour. For example, if you smoke an average of 15 cigarettes a day, you should have 1 or 2 puffs at least 15 times throughout the day. Do not use more than 2 puffs at a time or 4 puffs per hour over a 16 hour period. The maximum dose is 64 puffs over 16 hours in any 24 hour period.

Phase 2: Weeks 7 to 9

Start reducing the number of daily deliveries. By the end of week 9, he must have halved the average number of daily puffs used in phase 1.

Phase 3: weeks 10 to 12

Continue to reduce the number of puffs per day, so that no more than 4 puffs per day are used in week 12. When the number of puffs has been reduced to 2-4 per day, you should stop using Nicorettequick.

After stopping treatment, it may be tempting to start smoking again. Save the residual spray, as this may cause a sudden desire to smoke. If you feel the urge to smoke, use a puff or two if the first doesn't work within a few minutes. Nicorettequick should normally be taken for a period of between 3 months and a maximum of 6 months. Consult your doctor if you need to use Nicorettequick for more than 6 months.

How to use

How to open the dispenser

Slide the button down with your thumb until you can push it in slightly. Do not exert excessive pressure. While pushing in, slide it up to unlock the top of the dispenser. Then release the button.

How to fill the dispenser

When using the oromucosal spray for the first time, the spray pump must first be charged. Point the spray nozzle at an adequate distance from yourself, any other adult, child or pet in the vicinity. Press the top of the dispenser with your index finger 3 times until a thin delivery is observed. If you do not use the spray for 2 days, you will need to repeat the loading procedure.

How to use the dispenser

Point the nozzle of the spray towards your open mouth and hold it as close to your mouth as possible. Firmly press the top of the dispenser to deliver a spray into the mouth, avoiding the lips. To avoid misting the spray down the throat, do not inhale while it is being dispensed. For best results, do not swallow for a few seconds after dispensing.

How to close the dispenser

Slide the button down until you can push it in. While pushing in, slide the top of the dispenser down. Release the button. The dispenser is now closed. To take another dose, repeat the above procedure. Close the dispenser after each use to prevent children from using the spray and accidentally dispensing it. Care must be taken to avoid contact of the oromucosal spray with the eyes during administration. If the spray gets into your eyes, rinse well with water.

Overdose

If you smoke a cigarette at the same time as taking Nicorettequick, a nicotine overdose may occur. If a child takes Nicorettequick or if you have used more Nicorettequick than you should, contact your doctor immediately or go to the nearest hospital. Doses of nicotine tolerated by adult smokers during treatment can cause severe symptoms of poisoning with even fatal outcomes in children. Symptoms of overdose are nausea, vomiting, excessive salivation, stomach pain, diarrhea, sweating, headache, dizziness, hearing impairment and extreme weakness. At high doses, the above symptoms may be followed by low blood pressure, weak and irregular heartbeat, difficulty breathing, excessive fatigue, circulatory collapse and generalized seizures. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to nicotine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
• If you are under the age of 18
• If you have never smoked

Side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Nicorettequick can cause the same side effects as other forms of nicotine. Undesirable effects generally depend on the dose taken. Some of the side effects experienced when quitting smoking may be withdrawal symptoms due to reduced nicotine intake. Such effects include:

• irritability, aggression, impatience or frustration;
• anxiety, restlessness or difficulty concentrating,
• nocturnal awakenings or sleep disturbances;
• increased appetite or weight gain;
• feeling depressed;
• urge to smoke (desire to smoke);
• reduced heart rate;
• bleeding gums or mouth ulcers;
• dizziness or light-headedness;
• cough, sore throat, stuffy or runny nose;
• constipation

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

It is very important to quit smoking during pregnancy, as smoking can lead to reduced growth of the baby, premature birth or stillbirth. It is preferable to be able to quit smoking without the use of drugs containing nicotine. If you are unable to manage this situation, Nicorettequick should only be used after consultation with your healthcare professional who is following your pregnancy, your family doctor or a doctor at a center that specializes in assisting people who quit smoking.

Nicorettequick should not be taken during breastfeeding as the nicotine present in breast milk can have negative consequences for the baby. If your doctor has recommended the use of Nicorettequick, the spray should be taken immediately after breastfeeding and not in the 2 hours prior to breastfeeding. Smoking increases the risk of infertility in women and men. The effects of nicotine on fertility are unknown.

Special warnings

Talk to your doctor before using this medicine if you have any of the following conditions. It may still be possible to take Nicorettequick, but you need to see your doctor first if:

• you have recently (in the previous 3 months) had a heart attack or stroke;
• chest pain (unstable angina) or resting angina has been experienced;
• you have a heart disease that affects heart rate or rhythm;
• you have hypertension that is not controlled by medicines;
• Allergic reactions including swelling of the lips, face and throat (angioedema) or itchy skin rash (hives) have been reported. In some cases, nicotine replacement therapy can trigger this type of reaction.
• Moderate or severe liver disease
• Severe kidney disease
• Diabetes
• Hyperthyroidism
• Cancer of the adrenal glands (pheochromocytoma)
• Gastric or duodenal ulcer
• Esophagitis

Nicorettequick is not for use by non-smokers. For those who carry out sporting activities, the use of medicines containing ethyl alcohol can determine positivity to doping tests in relation to the alcohol concentration limits indicated by some sports federations. Do not inhale while dispensing to prevent the spray from being nebulized into the throat. For best results, do not swallow for a few seconds after dispensing. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. This is especially important if you are taking medications containing: theophylline to treat asthma; tacrine for Alzheimer's disease; clozapine for schizophrenia; ropinirole for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Expiry and retention

Check the expiration date indicated on the package. The expiry date indicated on the package refers to the product in intact packaging, correctly stored. Do not store above 25 ° C. Keep the container tightly closed.

Warning : do not use the medicine after the expiry date indicated on the package.

Composition

NicoretteQuick oromucosal spray from 150 puffs of 13.2 m contains:

Active principle

Nicotine, Ethanol.

Excipients

Propylene glycol, anhydrous ethanol, trometamol, poloxamer 407, glycerol, sodium hydrogen, carbonate, levomentol, mint flavor, refreshing flavor, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, hydrochloric acid (for pH adjustment) and purified water.