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Nicaway TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: nicotine

Brand name

(ARTG)

: HERRON NICAWAY nicotine 4 mg coated chewing gum mint flavour blister pack

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

An aid in the cessation of smoking in smokers with nicotine dependence. Herron Nicaway Coated Chewing Gums may also be used as part of a smoking reduction strategy by smokers who are unable or not ready to stop smoking abruptly as a step towards stopping completely.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Gum, chewing
  • Buccal
  • Rectangular white chewing gum with polished surface.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is Not Scheduled.

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Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient nicotine

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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