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Nicotex 4 mg Tablet

Manufactured byCipla Ltd.
ContainsNicotine
Description
Nicotex 4 mg Tablet is used as an effective smoking cessation aid. It relieves and/or prevents the craving and nicotine withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting smoking or chewing tobacco and gutka containing tobacco.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Nicotex 4 mg Tablet

Nicogum 4 mg Tablet
Cipla Ltd.
Nicorette 4 mg Tablet
Johnson & Johnson
Quitsure 4 mg Tablet
Lupin Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Nicotex 4 mg Tablet

  • Mouth sores
  • Blisters or irritation in throat and mouth
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Acid or sour stomach
  • Diarrhea
  • Belching and Heartburn
  • Unusual tiredness and weakness
  • Severe headache
  • Fast/irregular heart beat
  • Severe skin allergy
  • Difficulty in falling asleep
  • Dizziness and lightheadedness

Uses of Nicotex 4 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Smoking cessation
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is subject to vary based on the individuals.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is subject to vary based on the individuals.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    This medicine may become habit-forming with prolonged use.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risks. It is advised to achieve smoking cessation through alternate means.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risks. It is advised to achieve smoking cessation through alternate means.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to nicotine or any other ingredient present along with the formulation.

Continued use of tobacco products

This medicine is not recommended for use if you continue to use tobacco products in any form.

Non-smokers and occasional smokers

This medicine is not recommended for use if you are not a regular and habitual smoker.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risks. It is advised to achieve smoking cessation through alternate means.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risks. It is advised to achieve smoking cessation through alternate means.
General warnings

Heart diseases

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with heart diseases such as arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat), myocardial infarction, angina (severe chest pain), etc. since it may worsen the patient's condition. Close monitoring of heart function and appropriate dose adjustments may be required in such patients.

High blood pressure

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with hypertension (high blood pressure) since it may worsen the patient's condition. Close monitoring of blood pressure levels and appropriate dose adjustments may be required in such patients.

Peptic ulcer disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of peptic ulcer disease or esophagitis due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of the clinical condition and appropriate dose adjustments may be required in such patients.

Diabetes mellitus

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of diabetes mellitus. Close monitoring of blood sugar levels is advised for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Liver diseases

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function and appropriate dose adjustments may be required in such patients.

Endocrine disorders

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of endocrine disorders due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of the clinical condition and appropriate dose adjustments may be required in such patients.

Use in children

This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age due to the increased risk of poisoning and severe toxicity which may be fatal. Care should be taken to keep this medicine away from the reach of children.

Missed Dose

Since there is no dosing schedule for this medicine, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.

Overdose

Contact your doctor or seek immediate medical help if an overdose of this medicine is suspected. The symptoms may be more severe if this medicine is ingested by a child. Overdose symptoms may include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and increased heart rate.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Hydroxyprogesterone

Ergotamine

Bupropion

Ceritinib

Ergonovine

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Consumption of acidic beverages such as coffee, coke, or other carbonated drinks may reduce the absorption and effects of nicotine. You should maintain a time gap of at least 15 to 30 minutes between the consumption of nicotine and these acidic beverages.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Nicotex 4 mg Tablet following all the instructions on the label or as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Do not smoke or use nicotine products in any form while taking this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine works by binding to certain specific receptors in the body and reduces the urge to smoke. It also relieves the withdrawal symptoms after smoking has been stopped.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Smoking cessation agents

Schedule

OTC

[Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2020 [cited 3 June 2020]. Available from:

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.8348.pdf

Nicotine [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 20 April 2020]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/89594

Nicotine - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 20 April 2020]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00184
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Information on this page was last updated on 3 Jun 2020

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