Nicorette 4mg Fruitfusion Gum – 105 Pieces

Description

Nicorette 4mg Fruitfusion Gum – 105 Pieces

Nicorette 4mg Fruitfusion Gum is a nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) used to help you stop smoking. It is designed for people who smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day, or for those who have tried the 2mg strength and need a higher dose to manage cravings.

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How It Works

Each piece of gum contains nicotine polacrilex, which releases nicotine slowly as you chew. This nicotine is absorbed through the lining of your mouth and enters your bloodstream, helping to reduce the cravings and unpleasant withdrawal symptoms — such as irritability, restlessness, and low mood — that can make quitting smoking so difficult. Over time, you gradually reduce the number of pieces you use each day until you no longer need them.

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Directions for Use

Adults and young people aged 12 and over should use one piece of 4mg gum when they feel the urge to smoke. Use the “chew and rest” technique: chew the gum slowly until you notice a strong taste or tingling sensation, then rest it between your cheek and gum until the taste fades, and then chew again. Repeat this process for approximately 30 minutes. Do not use more than 15 pieces per day. A full course of treatment typically lasts up to 12 weeks, with the number of pieces gradually reduced over time. This gum is not recommended for children under 12 years of age. Always read the patient information leaflet before use. If you are unsure about the correct dose, speak to your PillSorted pharmacist.

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Active Ingredients

• Nicotine polacrilex equivalent to nicotine 4mg per piece of gum

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Possible Side Effects

• Hiccups or excessive belching
• Sore mouth, throat, or jaw ache from chewing
• Nausea, indigestion, or stomach discomfort
• Headache or dizziness
• Increased saliva production
• Mouth ulcers or irritation of the mouth lining
• Sleep disturbances or vivid dreams
• Palpitations (awareness of your heartbeat)

If you experience any serious side effects, stop taking this medicine and seek medical advice immediately.

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Who Should Not Take This Medicine

• Children under 12 years of age
• People who are non-smokers
• People with a known allergy to nicotine or any other ingredient in the gum
• People who have recently had a heart attack, stroke, or serious irregular heartbeat (seek medical advice before use)
• People with severe kidney or liver disease (seek medical advice before use)
• People with a rare tumour of the adrenal gland (phaeochromocytoma) or uncontrolled overactive thyroid (seek medical advice before use)

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Interactions

Nicotine itself has few direct interactions with other medicines; however, stopping smoking can affect how your body processes certain drugs. Medicines such as theophylline, clozapine, ropinirole, and warfarin may need dose adjustments when you quit smoking, as tobacco smoke (not nicotine) affects the metabolism of these drugs. Tell your PillSorted pharmacist or doctor about all medicines you are currently taking, including herbal remedies and supplements.

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Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Stopping smoking completely is the safest option for you and your baby during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding. If you are struggling to quit without support, nicotine replacement therapy such as this gum is considered preferable to continuing to smoke. However, nicotine does pass into breast milk in small amounts. Speak to your doctor or PillSorted pharmacist before use if you are pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding.

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Alcohol

There is no known interaction between Nicorette 4mg Fruitfusion Gum and alcohol. However, bear in mind that drinking alcohol may lower your resolve to quit smoking, so it is worth being mindful of this during your stop-smoking programme.

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Driving and Operating Machinery

Nicorette 4mg Fruitfusion Gum is not expected to affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Dizziness has been reported as a side effect in some users — if you feel dizzy, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until the sensation passes.

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Storage

Store below 25°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat. Keep the gum in its original packaging until ready to use. Keep out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date shown on the packaging.

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Important Information

• This product is a medicine. Speak to your doctor or PillSorted pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical condition or are taking any other medication or complementary therapy.
• If symptoms worsen or persist, contact your doctor.
• If pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding, seek medical advice before use.
• If you suffer from allergies, confirm suitability with your PillSorted pharmacist before use.
• Store out of sight and reach of children.
• Read the enclosed patient information leaflet carefully before use.
• Contact your GP where appropriate.

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Patient Information Leaflet

For the full Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) for this medicine, visit the electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC). For further information about this medicine, visit NHS.uk.

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This content has been medically reviewed and approved by Zeinab Ardeshir (GPhC 2075730), Superintendent Pharmacist at PillSorted (GPhC-registered online pharmacy 9011258). Last reviewed: February 2026.

Brand	NICORETTE