Nicorette Lozenge 4 mg
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Licence holder
- Kenvue Canada Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80069411
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 13 May 2016
- Revision date
- 29 July 2024
- Form
- Pastille
- Route of administration
- Buccale
- Application type
- Non traditionnelle
Oral dose analysis does not apply without an established exclusively oral route.
Composition
| Medicinal ingredient and source | Per dosage unit, according to the source |
|---|---|
| 3-((2S)-1-méthyl-2-pyrrolidinyl)-pyridine Source : Nicotine polacrilex | 4 milligramme |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Poly(carbophile) de calcium, Menthol, Saveur de cerise, Eau purifiée, Carbonate de sodium anhydre, Saveur, Bicarbonate de potassium, Saveur de menthe poivrée, Stéarate de magnésium, Gomme de xanthane, Alginate de sodium, D-Mannitol, Acésulfame potassium
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | minimum: 19 years | 1 Pastille | maximum: 15 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Text supplied in English because no French text is available.
NICORETTE(R) Lozenge is a medicine that can help you stop smoking by reducing withdrawal symptoms and nicotine cravings. NICORETTE(R) Lozenge is a form of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) that can help double your chances of quitting successfully. NICORETTE(R) Lozenge provides a lower level of nicotine to your blood than cigarettes and allows you to slowly decrease your body's need for nicotine. It works as a temporary aid to help you quit smoking by reducing nicotine withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, frustration, anxiety, difficulty in concentration and restlessness. Without these powerful urges for the cigarettes you "need", getting rid of the "habit" cigarettes becomes much easier. The good news is that NICORETTE(R) Lozenge contains no tar or carbon monoxide, and therefore doesn't present the same medical risks as cigarettes. NICORETTE(R) Lozenge can be used to quit immediately or to quit gradually by reducing the number of cigarettes you smoke each day before making a quit attempt. Although smoking cessation is preferable, it can also be used in cases in which you temporarily refrain from smoking, for example, in smoke-free areas or in other situations when you wish to avoid smoking.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
- Précautions et mises en garde
Ask a doctor before use if you have/have had heart, thyroid, circulation, stomach problems, high blood pressure, or if you are taking insulin or any prescription medicine. If you have diabetes, you may need to monitor your blood sugar levels more closely than normal when you stop smoking and start using this product. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
- Effets indésirables connus
Other possible side effects include: headache, light-headedness, hiccups, upset stomach and other stomach problems, especially if sucked on too quickly, burping, increased salivation, jaw ache, unusual taste in your mouth, gingivitis, irritated or inflamed tongue, bleeding gums, tongue discolouration and sores. Most of these side effects occur when you first start taking the product and depend on how much you are using. If you have used too many lozenges, you may develop symptoms of overdose such as nausea/upset stomach, drooling headache, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, cold sweat, dizziness, disturbed hearing and vision, mental confusion, marked weakness, fainting, rapid heartbeat or difficulty breathing. At high doses, these symptoms may be followed by low blood pressure, weak and irregular pulse, breathing difficulties, extreme exhaustion, circulatory collapse and general convulsions.
- Contre-indications
Do not use if you are under 18 years of age, are pregnant or breastfeeding, are an occasional or non-smoker or are allergic to nicotine or to any of the non-medicinal ingredients in the product.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80069411
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Health Canada, LNHPD)
Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
List in the official revision dated (register: Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks).
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