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Nicotine Gum (Nicorette®; Nicotinell®)

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Nicorette®; Nicotinell® Adult

Nicotine Gum (Nicorette®; Nicotinell®) - What is it for

​Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) delivers nicotine without the other harmful chemicals present in cigarette smoke. It reduces the withdrawal symptoms experienced when you are trying to quit smoking, allowing you to focus on the other aspects in your effort to quit smoking.
Nicotine gum releases a dose of nicotine when chewed to reduce the urge to smoke.

Nicotine Gum (Nicorette®; Nicotinell®) - Additional Information

The information provided is not intended as medical advice. Terms of use. Information provided by SingHealth

​If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity and Watsons) and Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore.

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