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Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip

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Product introduction

Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip is a medicine used to quit smoking by reducing the craving for a cigarette and the irritable feeling that occurs when you stop smoking. It works by mimicking the effect of nicotine by binding to the nicotine receptors in the brain.

Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip is used in smoking de-addiction.

Uses of Nicomel Tz Disintegrating Strip

  • Quitting smoking

Benefits of Nicomel Tz Disintegrating Strip

In Quitting smoking

Tobacco contains the substance nicotine which is extremely addictive. Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip is a form of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). It contains nicotine but not the other toxic chemicals in tobacco smoke such as tar and carbon monoxide. It may be used to help you quit smoking and reduce the unpleasant withdrawal effects and cravings that often occur when you stop smoking. This medicine has worked very well for many years to help people stop smoking and is even more effective if you have other support such as counseling. This treatment may take several weeks to work so you need to continue until you have been successful. Quitting smoking is extremely hard and requires you to change your behaviors but it has a huge range of health benefits and dramatically improves your quality of life.

Side effects of Nicomel Tz Disintegrating Strip

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Nicomel Tz

  • Nausea
  • Hiccup
  • Vomiting
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Flatulence
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
  • Pharyngolaryngeal pain
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Cough
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

How to use Nicomel Tz Disintegrating Strip

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the strips/film with wet hands. Keep it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip helps you to quit smoking by reducing the craving for a cigarette and the irritable feeling that occurs when you stop smoking.
  • In addition, counselling should be done to increase the chances of quitting smoking successfully.
  • Quitting smoking can lower your chances of having lung disease, heart disease or getting certain types of cancer that are related to smoking.
  • Do not smoke while using Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip as it can cause nicotine to build up to dangerous levels.
  • Inform your doctor if you develop headache, nausea or other digestive problems that does not go away.
  • Talk to your doctor if you are having trouble stopping Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip as it can be addictive.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Nicotine
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Cholinomimetic Alkaloids- Nicotine

Patient concerns

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Dear Sir, I am a smoker for about 12 years, now I use to smoke about 15 cigrates per day. Now I am feeling that my lings is filled with nicotine and tar. Kindly advice me a tablet which these nicotine and tar can be cleared from the lungs.
Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora
Pulmonology
Only quitting smoking will help. No such wonder drug
Is there any medical to clear up lungs and other things caused by heavy smoking
Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora
Pulmonology
Quit smoking. Quitting is best remedy. Eat healthy and exercise
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FAQs

How many cigarettes is 4mg of Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip?

4mg Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip gum can be taken by people if they smoke more than 20 cigarettes per day. The Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip gum acts as a replacement therapy to cigarette smoking. This gum can be chewed upon whenever there is an increased urge to smoke. It also helps to prevent cravings to smoke in heavy smokers caused due to withdrawal of the high serum Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip levels which result from heavy smoking.

How does Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip affect the body?

Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip gives the body a feeling which feels like a "kick". This occurs because Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip stimulates the adrenal glands resulting in an increase in levels of catecholamine hormones like adrenaline. The secretion of these hormones stimulates the body processes, makes breathing faster, and increases the heart rate and blood pressure. It also increases the level of sugar in the blood by decreasing insulin secretion and increasing the release of glucose from the liver. Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip also acts on the brain to release brain hormones which give a sensation of pleasure and motivation. It is because of these effects that people become addicted to Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip.

Is Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip in itself bad for you?

Excess of any medicine is considered harmful. Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip when used in normal doses has similar effects as caffeine. Direct application of Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip can cause irritation and burning sensation in the mouth and throat. It can also cause increased salivation, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea. High doses of Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip can lead to increased heart activity, tremors and breathing difficulty. Moreover, extremely high doses of Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip can lead to seizures and the person may collapse and or even end up in a coma. Therefore, consult your doctor before you start taking Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip and follow the instructions as advised.

Are there any specific conditions where I should be cautious before taking Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip?

Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip should be used only when advised by the doctor. Patients with cardiac disorders, diabetes, gastrointestinal disease, and liver or kidney problems should be cautious before taking this medicine. Therefore, inform your doctor if you ever had or have any such problem before starting your treatment with Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip.

Is Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip a stimulant or depressant?

Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip has a dual action on our body which is opposite to each other. It acts both as a stimulant and as a depressant. While the normal doses of Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip acts as a stimulant, some evidence suggests that lower doses have a depressant effect.

Who can take Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip?

People who consume 20 cigarettes per day can take Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip. The Nicomel Tz 2mg Disintegrating Strip gum acts as a replacement therapy to cigarette smoking. This gum can be chewed upon whenever there is an increased urge to smoke. It also helps to prevent cravings to smoke in heavy smokers

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