Actavis Nicotine Gum Fresh Fruit 2MG

Caution: Keep out of the reach of children and pets. Consult your doctor before using this product if you have or have had heart, thyroid, circulation, stomach, or throat or mouth problems, angina, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, or if you are taking insulin or any prescription medicine. Also, if you have had stomach ulcer or diabetes, a sodium restricted diet, heart disease, recent heart attack, or irregular heartbeat (Nicotine can increase heart rate). Do not use for more than six months without consulting a doctor. Consult your dentist or doctor if injury or irritation to the mouth, teeth or gum around dentures occurs. Discontinue use and consult your doctor if irregular heartbeat, chest pain or leg pain occurs or if severe persistent stomach upset (indigestion, heartburn) develops. Consult your doctor if you have difficulty in reducing the quantity of gum. In case of overdose or if a child chews or swallows one or more pieces of nicotine gum, contact your doctor or local poison control centre at once. Young children are especially sensitive to the effects of even small doses of nicotine. Symptoms of an overdose include nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, cold sweat, dizziness, disturbed hearing and vision, mental confusion, rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing and marked weakness. Contra-Indications: Do not use if: You have temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ disorder). You are pregnant or nursing a child. Avoid becoming pregnant while using nicotine gum. If you think you are pregnant, stop using nicotine gum at once and see your doctor. You are an occasional or non-smoker. You are under 18 years of age. Known Adverse Reactions: The following adverse reactions have been reported: hiccups, stomach problems, heartburn and weight gain. Also, nicotine chewing can cause dental fillings to loosen, aggravate other mouth, tooth and jaw problems.

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