Nicotex

Chewing gum · Cipla Health
USUALLY SOLD WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION

Nicotex is a chewing gum made by Cipla Health that contains Nicotine 2 or 4 mg. Nicotine is a stop-smoking aid: replaces some of the nicotine from cigarettes to ease cravings while quitting.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Nicotine2 or 4 mg

What it is used for

Replaces some of the nicotine from cigarettes to ease cravings while quitting.

How it works

Nicotine replacement (gum, lozenge, patch, spray) eases cravings and withdrawal so you can stop smoking, without the tar and gases that cause harm.

How to take it

Gum: chew slowly until tingling, then park it between cheek and gum; repeat for 30 minutes. Patches: one a day on clean skin, changing site. Use for 8 to 12 weeks, then reduce.

Common side effects

  • Hiccups
  • Sore mouth or throat
  • Skin irritation (patch)
  • Vivid dreams (patch at night)

Get medical help straight away if

  • Palpitations or chest pain
  • Severe nausea or dizziness (too much nicotine)

Be careful

Chew slowly as directed; not for non-smokers. Caution with heart disease.

Other medicines and interactions

Stopping smoking raises levels of theophylline, clozapine and some antipsychotics; your doctor may need to adjust doses.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Nicotine replacement is safer than smoking in pregnancy and while breastfeeding; use the lowest effective dose and ask your doctor.

Common questions

What is Nicotex?

Nicotex is a chewing gum by Cipla Health containing Nicotine 2 or 4 mg.

What is Nicotex used for?

Replaces some of the nicotine from cigarettes to ease cravings while quitting.

How should I take Nicotex?

Gum: chew slowly until tingling, then park it between cheek and gum; repeat for 30 minutes. Patches: one a day on clean skin, changing site. Use for 8 to 12 weeks, then reduce. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Nicotex?

Common side effects include: Hiccups, sore mouth or throat, skin irritation (patch), vivid dreams (patch at night). Get medical help straight away for: Palpitations or chest pain, severe nausea or dizziness (too much nicotine).

Does Nicotex need a prescription?

It is usually sold without a prescription in India, but ask a pharmacist if you take other medicines or have a long-term illness.

Can I take Nicotex in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Nicotine replacement is safer than smoking in pregnancy and while breastfeeding; use the lowest effective dose and ask your doctor.

What are the substitutes for Nicotex?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.