NiQuitin MINI Citrus 4 mg, lozenges
Nicotine
This medicine should always be used exactly as described in this leaflet for the patient or as directed by healthcare professionals.
NiQuitin MINI Citrus lozenges help you stop smoking. This type of treatment is called Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). NiQuitin MINI Citrus is used to help adults and children over 12 years stop smoking.
NiQuitin MINI Citrus lozenges do not contain the tar, carbon monoxide, and other harmful chemicals found in tobacco smoke. Some people may be concerned about becoming addicted to nicotine lozenges after stopping smoking. This is very rare and even if it does happen, it is less harmful than smoking.
Before you start using NiQuitin MINI Citrus, tell your doctor or pharmacist:
Do not use NiQuitin MINI Citrus lozenges at the same time as other nicotine products, such as nicotine gum or patches.
Do not use NiQuitin MINI Citrus in children under 12 years. The usual dose of nicotine for an adult can cause serious harm to a child.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.
Do not eat or drink while using NiQuitin MINI Citrus lozenges.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.
Always use NiQuitin MINI Citrus exactly as described in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
After you have stopped smoking, you may still feel the urge to smoke from time to time. If this happens, use a lozenge to control the craving.
Do not use NiQuitin MINI Citrus in children under 12 years.
Like all medicines, NiQuitin MINI Citrus can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.
Each lozenge contains 4 mg of nicotine.
The other ingredients are mannitol (E 421), sodium alginate (E 401), xanthan gum (E 415), potassium bicarbonate (E 501), calcium polycarbophil, sodium carbonate (E 500), acesulfame potassium (E 950), citrus flavor, magnesium stearate (E 470b), and sucralose.
What NiQuitin MINI Citrus looks like and contents of the pack
NiQuitin MINI Citrus lozenges are white or off-white, oval, and have "CIT4" embossed on one side.
The pack contains 1, 3, or 5 containers of 20, 60, or 100 lozenges.
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