Side Effects

Possible side-effects

Like all medicines, NICORETTE Nasal Spray 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 under use NICORETTE® Nasal Spray 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® Nasal Spray During the first 2 days of treatment, many people experience nasal irritation such as sneezing, running nose, watering eyes and cough. If you continue to use the nasal spray, the severity of these effects and how often they occur will reduce. 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 face, mouth, lips, throat and tongue, itching of the skin, swelling of the skin, ulceration and inflammation of the lining of the mouth, difficulty in breathing and dizziness) stop taking NICORETTE® Nasal Spray and contact a doctor immediately. Very common side-effects: (may affect more than 1 in 10 people): „ runny nose Common side-effects: (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): „ headache „ dizziness „ tingling or numbness of the hands and feet „ cough „ nose bleeds „ throat irritation „ feeling sick (nausea) „ sickness (vomiting) „ excessive sweating „ itching „ rash „ chest discomfort and pain Uncommon side-effects: (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): „ abnormal dream „ allergic reactions (hypersensitivity) „ sudden reddening of the face and/or neck „ high blood pressure „ tiredness (fatigue) „ general feeling of discomfort or being unwell or out of sorts (malaise) Other side-effects can include: „ watery eyes „ fast heart rate/beat „ nasal discomfort „ throat discomfort and pain „ sneezing „ stomach discomfort „ redness of the skin „ hives (urticaria) „ unusual weakness ➤ 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.