Nicorette Gum Fruitfusion 4mg - 105 Pieces

Nicorette® Fruitfusion Gum 4mg is a nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) used to relieve and/or prevent nicotine withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings when you are:

• Stopping smoking or stopping vaping
• Cutting down the number of cigarettes/e-cigarettes you use
• Temporarily abstaining (when you can’t or don’t want to smoke/vape)

When chewed correctly, nicotine is released and absorbed through the lining of the mouth, helping to control cravings without the harmful substances found in cigarette smoke.

Strength guide (4mg)

• Designed for people who smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day or are heavy vapers (e.g. vape frequently or use high-strength e-liquid).

Pack size

• 105 pieces of medicated chewing gum (Fruitfusion flavour). 

Who can use it

• Adults and children aged 12 years and over
• Do not give to children under 12 years

Dose

• Use 1 piece of 4mg gum as required to relieve cravings.
• Use only one piece at a time.
• Do not use more than 15 gums per day.

How to chew (the chew-and-rest technique)

Nicorette gum is not chewed like ordinary chewing gum. Chewing continuously can release nicotine too quickly, which may irritate the throat, upset the stomach or cause hiccups.

1. Chew slowly until the taste becomes strong.
2. Rest the gum between your gum and cheek.
3. Chew again when the taste fades.

• Continue for about 30 minutes, then dispose of the gum carefully.

Dentures

• The gum may stick to dentures and, on rare occasions, damage them. If this happens, another form of NRT may be more suitable.

If you use too many (or smoke/vape while using)

Symptoms of too much nicotine can include nausea, vomiting, increased salivation, stomach pain, diarrhoea, sweating, headache, dizziness, hearing disturbance or weakness. Seek urgent medical advice and do not smoke or vape. 

Active ingredient

• Nicotine 4mg per medicated chewing gum (as nicotine resinate).

Other ingredients

Chewing gum base (contains butylated hydroxytoluene (E321)), xylitol, anhydrous sodium carbonate, acesulfame potassium, sodium hydrogen carbonate, peppermint oil, levomenthol, magnesium oxide, quinoline yellow (E104), titanium dioxide (E171), acacia, carnauba wax, flavouring (e.g. Tuttifrutti QL84441), hypromellose, sucralose, polysorbate 80, talc.

Do not use

• If you are allergic to nicotine or any of the ingredients.
• In children under 12 years.

Speak to a doctor, pharmacist or nurse before use if you:

• Are pregnant or breastfeeding (try to stop without NRT first; if you can’t, ask for advice).
• Are in hospital due to heart disease (e.g. heart attack, angina/chest pain, rhythm problems), stroke or high blood pressure.
• Have a stomach/duodenal ulcer, inflammation of the stomach, or inflammation of the oesophagus.
• Have liver or kidney disease, an overactive thyroid, or phaeochromocytoma.
• Have diabetes (you may need to monitor blood glucose more often when starting NRT).
• Take medicines such as theophylline, clozapine or ropinirole (doses may need adjustment when you stop smoking).
• Have ever had seizures (fits).

Important ingredient information

• E321 may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis) or irritation to eyes/mucous membranes.
• Polysorbate 80 can cause allergic reactions.
• Contains sweetener xylitol; excessive consumption may produce laxative effects (general sweetener warning).

Possible side effects

Common effects when starting include throat irritation, increased salivation, hiccups, nausea, headache, mouth/throat soreness, and stomach upset (often linked to chewing too quickly).

Stop use and get medical help urgently if you notice signs of a serious allergic reaction (swelling of face/mouth/lips/throat, difficulty breathing, severe dizziness), fast/irregular heartbeat, or seizures (fits).

Side effects can be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

Storage & safety

• Keep out of the sight and reach of children and animals. Nicotine can be very dangerous and may be fatal if taken accidentally by a child.
• Store as directed on the pack/leaflet (commonly do not store above 25°C).