Nicotine is the critical main ingredient in nicotine lozenges. It is nicotine that provides the active effect and helps you fight the tobacco cravings. Some people can be hypersensitive or allergic to certain sugars. If you suspect you react badly to those sugars, then you should consult your doctor before you try nicotine lozenges. The sugars are naturally produced from corn and wheat and are not harmful for your teeth. The calorie content is also low — only about 5 kcal per tablet.
As with other nicotine replacement therapies, nicotine lozenges may in some cases cause side effects. They will pass but can obviously be unpleasant. Use nicotine lozenges with care and always carefully read the packet leaflet.
Consult your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you have problems with side effects and need help to find alternatives that work better for you. The urge to smoke can be more or less intense.
Different strength tables make it easier to go through the cut down process. Try the 2mg tablets first. If you still feel an urge to smoke, take a stronger tablet next time and then cut down. Nicotine lozenges come in different package sizes — small and large. There are 12 and 72 tablet packages, allowing you to control the intake yourself.
The strongest tablets are weaker than cigarettes. A standard cigarette contains about 12mg nicotine, a snus portion about 8mg, and then there are both stronger and weaker cigarettes and snus varieties. There is no harm in swallowing a nicotine lozenge. The only issue is that nicotine is not as well absorbed through the stomach as through the lining of the mouth.
The effect is both lower and slower. Allow the tablet to dissolve completely. Some of the effect will be lost if you chew or swallow the tablet. You should avoid tobacco and nicotine completely when you are pregnant. This includes nicotine lozenges. The baby can be harmed by the adverse effect nicotine has on the blood supply to the placenta and uterus.
Smoking during pregnancy can also lead to premature birth and low birth weight. If you use tobacco or nicotine products when you breastfeed, there is a real risk nicotine will pass through the breast milk to your baby and cause harm. Ask your doctor or midwife about nicotine-free methods to cut down your cigarette consumption.
You can also contact one of the quit smoking organisations for support and tips. So, what may happen if a child ingests a nicotine lozenge?
Nicotine is a toxin which children are particularly sensitive to. A normal dose for an adult can be seriously harmful for a child.
Nicotine poisoning in children may lead to:. If you suspect your child has ingested a nicotine lozenge, you should immediately contact a poison information centre. This impedes the absorption of nicotine through the lining of the mouth. Always read the packet leaflet carefully before using Zonnic nicotine lozenges.
It is important to follow the recommended treatment dosage to get the desired effect. Both too high and too low dosages will adversely impact the outcome. To completely say goodbye to cigarettes is not easy.
They can also be combined with the nicotine patch. Nicotine lozenges are available in several different flavors, brands, and varieties. Nicorette and Commit are the primary brand names that offer nicotine lozenges in 2 milligram mg and 4 mg dosages. The lozenges are also available as over-the-counter, generic medicines such as the GoodSense brand at chain drug stores across the country. Some companies like Nicorette offer regular and mini-sized lozenges, depending on your preference.
Lozenges come in 2 mg and 4 mg dosage options and are usually indicated for a use period of 8 weeks. People who begin smoking within 30 minutes of getting up generally require the 4 mg dose.
Quitting smoking can dramatically increase your overall health and quality of life — with some benefits beginning as soon as you quit. Because smoking can adversely affect your ears, eyes, skin, and mouth, quitting could promote better hearing, sight, dermal, and oral health.
Quitting can also:. If you have a TMJ disorder or dentures, for example, you may not be able to chew gum. Lozenges are also more discreet than gum and can be more discreet than a patch. Nicorette offers a mini lozenge variety that is even easier to conceal than the standard size. On the other hand, if you need distracting mouth movement while you get control of your cigarette craving, gum might be your best bet.
Lozenges might also be a better choice than a patch if you have a history of skin irritation to adhesive. If you need to have more control over your nicotine, lozenges could be best for you. While nicotine lozenges can help you meet your goal to quit smoking, it can be tempting to overuse or misuse them.
People who use nicotine lozenges are meant to wean themselves off the medication within the recommended period of time. Prolonged use can raise your risk of serious side effects and withdrawal symptoms, such as:. Like all drugs, nicotine lozenges carry the risk of adverse side effects with use. Tobacco replacement or smoking cessation products, including nicotine gum, patches, lozenges and pouches. Nicotine products are toxic. If you suspect your child has swallowed or sucked on a lozenge, patch, or nicotine gum call IPC now.
If your child has swallowed or sucked on nicotine gum, a patch or lozenge, call IPC at immediately for advice specific to your situation. This call is free and confidential. Nicotine products are used to help people quit smoking. These products are not meant to be swallowed and not meant for children to use.
If a small amount of a nicotine product is ingested, the child may be able to be managed at home with IPC's help.
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