SKIIP Nicotine 4mg Mini Lozenge

SKIIP Nicotine 4mg Mini Lozenge contains nicotine 4mg per lozenge, supplied in a pack of 20 mini lozenges in mint and cherry flavours. It is a nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) product: as the small lozenge dissolves slowly in the mouth, nicotine is absorbed through the lining of the mouth, helping adults who smoke to manage cravings and withdrawal symptoms while they cut down or stop smoking, without inhaling tobacco smoke.

The 4mg strength is generally chosen by people who smoke their first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking, or who smoke heavily. SKIIP Nicotine 4mg Mini Lozenge is listed on DoctorOnCall as a non-prescription medicine, so no doctor’s prescription is needed, but it is intended for adults aged 18 and above and works best when used as directed on the pack as part of a quit plan. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a heart condition or are unsure which strength suits you, speak to a pharmacist or doctor first.

Use only if you smoke, and follow the pack leaflet. Place one lozenge in your mouth and let it dissolve slowly, moving it from one side of the mouth to the other now and then. Do not chew it and do not swallow it whole. Avoid eating or drinking, especially coffee, tea, juice or soft drinks, for 15 minutes before and while the lozenge is in your mouth, as these can reduce absorption. Keep a lozenge handy for sudden cravings and do not use more than the maximum number of lozenges stated on the pack.

For adults and adolescents aged 18 and above, use one lozenge whenever you feel the urge to smoke, usually about one lozenge every one to two hours at the start, and never exceed the maximum number of lozenges per day stated on the pack leaflet. The 4mg strength is generally used by people who smoke their first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking, or who smoke heavily. Most people use nicotine replacement for around 12 weeks, gradually reducing the number of lozenges each day until they can stop. Do not use it for longer than the pack advises without speaking to a pharmacist or doctor. It is not intended for children and adolescents under 18 unless a doctor advises otherwise.

Refer to the expiry date printed on the packaging. Do not use the lozenges after the expiry date.

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children. Keep the lozenges in their original packaging until you are ready to use them, and keep the pack closed after each use, as even a single lozenge can harm a child or pet.

• Common: a warm or tingling feeling in the mouth, throat or mouth irritation, and increased saliva
• Common: hiccups, nausea, indigestion or heartburn, especially if the lozenge is chewed or moved around too quickly
• Common: headache, and mouth ulcers or a sore tongue
• Less common: dizziness, dry mouth, cough, trouble sleeping or vivid dreams, and mild palpitations
• Serious, seek medical help immediately: chest pain, a fast, pounding or irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness or fainting, or signs of a severe allergic reaction such as swelling of the face, lips or throat and difficulty breathing

• Not for children and adolescents under 18 years, and not for people who do not smoke or use nicotine, unless a doctor has advised otherwise
• Known allergy (hypersensitivity) to nicotine or any other ingredient listed on the pack
• Recent heart attack or stroke, severe or worsening angina, or serious irregular heartbeat: speak to a doctor before use, as nicotine can affect the heart and blood vessels
• Uncontrolled high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, phaeochromocytoma, uncontrolled diabetes, stomach or duodenal ulcer, or severe liver or kidney disease: check with a pharmacist or doctor first
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: stopping smoking without nicotine replacement is preferred where possible, so speak to a doctor or pharmacist before using this product
• Check the ingredient list on the pack if you need to avoid certain sweeteners or flavourings

• Other nicotine sources (cigarettes, vapes, patches, other gum or lozenges): using them together adds to your total nicotine intake and can increase side effects such as nausea, dizziness and a racing heartbeat
• Theophylline, clozapine and olanzapine: stopping smoking can raise the blood levels of these medicines, so a doctor may need to review the dose when you quit
• Insulin and caffeine: insulin needs can fall after you stop smoking, and caffeine (coffee, tea) may have a stronger effect, so monitor blood sugar and your caffeine intake
• Acidic drinks such as coffee, tea, fruit juice and soft drinks can reduce nicotine absorption in the mouth, so avoid them for 15 minutes before and while using the product
• Tell your pharmacist or doctor about all prescription and non-prescription medicines and supplements you are taking before you start

• Let the lozenge dissolve slowly and move it around the mouth now and then, without chewing or swallowing it whole
• Avoid coffee, tea, juice and soft drinks for 15 minutes before and while using the lozenge
• Do not smoke or vape while using it, and plan ahead for your usual trigger moments, such as after meals
• Gradually reduce the lozenges per day over the weeks rather than stopping suddenly
• Keep the pack closed and well out of reach of children and pets

Precautions: This product is for adults aged 18 and above who smoke. Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have heart, blood pressure, thyroid, stomach ulcer, diabetes, kidney or liver problems. Do not smoke while using it, and do not exceed the maximum number of lozenges per day stated on the pack.

When to See a Doctor or Pharmacist: Seek medical help right away if you have chest pain, a fast or irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness or signs of an allergic reaction. Speak to a pharmacist or doctor if you are still struggling with cravings after several weeks, if you feel you need it for longer than advised, or if side effects continue.