Side Effects

Possible side-effects

Like all medicines, NICORETTE Microtab can have side-effects. As many of the effects are due to nicotine, they can also occur when nicotine is obtained by smoking. Effects related to stopping smoking (nicotine withdrawal) You may experience unwanted effects because by stopping smoking you have reduced the amount of nicotine you are taking. You may also experience these effects if you use too few NICORETTE® Microtabs before you are ready to reduce your nicotine intake. ! These effects include: „ irritability or aggression „ feeling low „ anxiety „ restlessness „ poor concentration „ increased appetite or weight gain „ urges to smoke (craving) „ night time awakening or sleep disturbance „ lowering of heart rate „ dizziness, lightheadedness, blurry vision, nausea „ cough „ constipation „ bleeding gums „ mouth ulcers „ swelling of the nasal passages and back of the throat Effects of too much nicotine You may also get these effects if you are not used to inhaling tobacco smoke. ! These effects include: „ feeling faint „ feeling sick (nausea) „ headache Side-effects of nicorette® microtab if you notice any of the following: fast heart rate/beat, abnormal beating of the heart, chest palpitations, shortness of breath, seizures (fits), or allergic reactions (swelling of the mouth, lips, throat and tongue, itching of the skin, swelling of the skin, ulceration and inflammation of the lining of the mouth, difficulty breathing and dizziness) stop taking NICORETTE® Microtabs and contact a doctor immediately. Very common side-effects: (may affect more than 1 in 10 people): „ headache „ throat irritation „ hiccups „ feeling sick (nausea) Common side-effects: (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): „ allergic reactions (hypersensitivity) „ burning sensation in the mouth „ cough „ dizziness „ taste disturbance or loss of taste „ tingling or numbness of the hands and feet „ stomach pain or discomfort „ diarrhoea „ dry mouth „ indigestion „ excessive gas or wind „ increased salivation „ sore and inflamed mouth „ sickness (vomiting) „ tiredness (fatigue) „ nasal irritation „ sore mouth or throat Uncommon side-effects: (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): „ abnormal dream „ sudden reddening of the face and/or neck „ high blood pressure „ sudden constriction of the small airways of the lung that can cause wheezing and shortness of breath „ loss or damage to voice „ blocked nose, sneezing „ throat tightness „ burping (belching) „ swollen red sore tongue „ mouth ulcers or blisters „ numbness or tingling of the mouth „ excessive sweating „ itching „ rash „ hives (urticaria) „ unusual weakness „ chest discomfort and pain „ jaw-muscle ache „ general feeling of discomfort or being unwell or out of sorts (malaise) Rare side-effects: (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people): „ difficulty in swallowing „ decreased feeling or sensitivity, especially in the mouth „ feeling of wanting to be sick (vomit) Other side-effects „ blurred vision, watery eyes „ dry throat, lip pain „ stomach discomfort „ redness of the skin „ muscle tightness ➤When you stop smoking you may also develop mouth ulcers. The reason why this happens is unknown. ➤ If you get any side-effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side-effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side-effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side-effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine