NICORETTEQUICK*SPRAY 1FL 150D

Nicorettequick 1 mg/spray, oromucosal spray, solution
Nicotine

What it is and what it is used for
Nicorettequick is used as an aid when you want to quit smoking or to reduce the number of cigarettes smoked before quitting completely. This treatment is called nicotine replacement therapy (NRT).

Nicorettequick alleviates nicotine withdrawal symptoms, including the urge to smoke and the symptoms experienced when quitting smoking. When you suddenly stop providing tobacco nicotine to your body, you experience various types of unpleasant sensations known as withdrawal symptoms. Nicorettequick helps prevent or reduce these unpleasant sensations and the urge to smoke by continuing to provide a reduced amount of nicotine to the body for a short period of time. Nicorettequick does not contain tar, carbon monoxide, or other toxins present in cigarette smoke.

To increase your chances of quitting smoking, you should also seek support and advice from competent professionals, if possible.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use Nicorettequick
• if you are allergic to nicotine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
• if you are under 18 years of age;
• if you have never smoked.

Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor before using this medicine if you suffer from the conditions listed below. You may still be able to take Nicorettequick, but you must first consult your doctor if:

- you have recently (in the previous 3 months) had a heart attack or stroke;
- you have experienced chest pain (unstable angina) or angina at rest;
- you suffer from a heart condition that affects your heart rate or rhythm;
- you suffer from hypertension not controlled by medicines;
- you have experienced allergic reactions including swelling of the lips, face, and throat (angioedema) or itchy skin rash (urticaria). In some cases, nicotine replacement therapy can trigger this type of reaction;
- moderate or severe liver disease;
- severe kidney disease;
- diabetes;
- hyperthyroidism;
- adrenal gland tumor (pheochromocytoma);
- stomach or duodenal ulcer;
- esophagitis;
- history of epilepsy or seizures.

Nicorettequick should not be used by non-smokers.

Children and adolescents
Do not administer this medicine to children and adolescents.

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Nicorettequick can cause the same side effects as other forms of nicotine. Generally, side effects depend on the dose taken.

Effects related to quitting smoking (nicotine withdrawal)
Some of the side effects experienced when quitting smoking may be withdrawal symptoms due to reduced nicotine intake.

These effects include:
• irritability, aggression, impatience, or frustration;
• anxiety, restlessness, or difficulty concentrating;
• night awakenings or sleep disturbances;
• increased appetite or weight gain;
• feeling depressed;
• urge to smoke (craving for cigarettes);
• decreased heart rate;
• bleeding gums or mouth ulcers;
• dizziness or lightheadedness;
• cough, sore throat, blocked nose, or runny nose;
• constipation

If you notice any of the following rare severe side effects, stop taking Nicorettequick and contact a doctor immediately (signs of angioedema):
• swelling of the face, tongue, or pharynx;
• difficulty swallowing;
• hives and difficulty breathing.

Very common: may affect more than 1 in 10 people
• hiccups (particularly common);
• headache, nausea;
• throat irritation.

Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 people
• local effects such as burning sensation, inflammation of the mouth, altered taste perception;
• dry mouth or increased salivation;
• dyspepsia;
• abdominal pain or discomfort;
• vomiting, flatulence, or diarrhea;
• feeling tired (fatigue);
• hypersensitivity (allergy);
• tingling;
• cough.

Uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 people
• effects on the nose such as blocked nose or sneezing;
• wheezing (bronchospasm) or feeling of difficulty breathing (dyspnea), tightness in the throat;
• skin redness (flushing), or increased sweating;
• oral effects such as tingling in the mouth, inflammation of the tongue, mouth ulcers, damage to the oral mucosa or altered voice, mouth and throat pain, belching, gum bleeding;
• palpitations (unusual awareness of heartbeat), increased heartbeat, hypertension;
• skin rashes and/or itching (hives);
• altered sleep;
• chest discomfort and pain;
• weakness, feeling unwell;
• runny nose.

Rare: may affect up to 1 in 1000 people
• difficulty swallowing, reduced sensitivity in the mouth;
• retching.

Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):
• blurred vision, increased lacrimation;
• dry throat, gastrointestinal disorders, lip pain;
• skin redness;
• allergic reactions, including swelling of the face and mouth (angioedema or anaphylaxis);
• irregular heartbeat;
• seizures.

If you get any side effects, including those not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.