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Good Conversion Practices for PMI’s Smoke-free Products
PMI offers a variety of quality, scientifically substantiated smoke-free products that are much better choices than continued smoking. Our vision is that our smoke-free products will one day replace cigarettes.
- Cigarette smoking causes serious diseases and is addictive. Without question, the best decision any smoker can make is to quit tobacco and nicotine use altogether.
- Minors should not use tobacco or nicotine in any form.
- PMI’s smoke-free products are for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke or use other nicotine products.
- We do not offer PMI’s smoke-free products to people who have never used tobacco or nicotine products or who have quit using tobacco and nicotine products. Our smoke-free products are not alternatives to quitting and are not designed as cessation aids.
- PMI’s smoke-free products are not risk free and contain nicotine, which is addictive.
- Switching to a smoke-free product is, however, a better choice than continuing to smoke.
- We support our adult smoke-free product users in their journey to full conversion through education and guidance.
- For consumers to experience the benefits of smoke-free products, they must switch completely and abandon smoking permanently.
- We inform consumers of all relevant safety information about our smoke-free products.
- Nicotine pouches contain nicotine, which is addictive.
- Nicotine pouches are not risk-free. The best way to reduce nicotine-related health risks is to quit nicotine use altogether.
- Some users may experience (in alphabetical order) abdominal pain, chest pain, cough, dizziness, dry mouth, dry throat, gingivitis, headache, malaise, nasal stuffiness, nausea, mouth irritation, palpitations, throat irritation, and vomiting.
- Nicotine-containing products should not be used by people who have or are at risk of heart disease, are diabetic, are epileptic or are experiencing seizures.
- Nicotine-containing products should not be used during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. If you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or think you may be pregnant you should quit nicotine use altogether.
- Using nicotine pouches or, in some cases, stopping use of nicotine pouches (or other nicotine containing products) may require the adjustment of the dosing of certain medications (e.g. theophylline, clozapine, ropinarole). If you have questions about whether you should use nicotine pouches given an existing health condition, you should consult a health care professional.
Intended Users
- Nicotine pouches are for adult use only.
- Nicotine pouches are for adults who would otherwise continue to use tobacco or nicotine containing products.
- Children and adolescents should never use nicotine pouches under any circumstances.
- Nicotine pouches should not be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction to use the product in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Nicotine
- Nicotine pouches contain nicotine, which is addictive.
- Nicotine pouches are not risk-free. The best way to reduce nicotine-related health risks is to quit nicotine use altogether.
- Some users may experience (in alphabetical order) abdominal pain, chest pain, cough, dizziness, dry mouth, dry throat, gingivitis, headache, malaise, nasal stuffiness, nausea, mouth irritation, palpitations, throat irritation, and vomiting.
- Nicotine-containing products should not be used by people who have or are at risk of heart disease, are diabetic, are epileptic or are experiencing seizures.
- Nicotine-containing products should not be used during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. If you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or think you may be pregnant you should quit nicotine use altogether.
- Using nicotine pouches or, in some cases, stopping use of nicotine pouches (or other nicotine containing products) may require the adjustment of the dosing of certain medications (e.g. theophylline, clozapine, ropinarole). If you have questions about whether you should use nicotine pouches given an existing health condition, you should consult a health care professional.
Important Safety information
Choking and ingestion hazard
- Keep nicotine pouches out of reach of children at all times. If nicotine pouch is used or swallowed by a child, seek medical attention immediately.
- Nicotine pouches may present a choking hazard if accidentally swallowed.
- If a nicotine pouch is swallowed by an adult, seek medical attention if needed.
Irritation Risk
- Do not chew nicotine pouches and exercise caution during use to prevent damage to nicotine pouches. Stop using nicotine pouches and seek medical attention as needed should you experience discomfort or irritation, such as mouth ulcers.
- After handling nicotine pouches, wash hands before touching eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with water and seek medical attention if needed.
Allergic Reaction Risk
- Using nicotine pouches could cause an allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue, gums, throat, or body, difficulty breathing, or wheezing.
- Stop using nicotine pouches and seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of the symptoms above as they may indicate a serious allergic reaction.
Use and Storage
- Only use one pouch at a time.
- Nicotine pouches are single use only and should never be re-used.
- Nicotine pouches are intended for oral use only. Only use as directed and discard after use.
- Do not modify nicotine pouches in any way or add any substance to a nicotine pouch. Doing so may cause injury.
- Do not use nicotine pouches where the use is prohibited.
- Do not store nicotine pouches in excessive temperatures or humidity, or outside of the can.
- Use nicotine pouches by the Best if Used by Date indicated on the product label.
- Keep the can closed when not in use. Use nicotine pouches promptly once removed from the can.
- Do not use nicotine pouches if they appear to be damaged, tampered with, or broken, and stop using if pouch becomes damaged during use.
- Store and dispose of nicotine pouches in a place not accessible to children.
- Dispose of nicotine pouches and can in accordance with local regulations.
Reporting of Adverse Events or Incidents
- If you experience any unwanted health effect when using a nicotine pouch, consult a health care professional.
They are a fast-growing, flavorful new way to enjoy nicotine that was designed in the Sweden and is now big in Nepal.
ZYN products might have different ingredients but they all contain high-quality ingredients: Nicotine, flavorings and cellulose. Detailed ingredients can be found on the can.
Studies have confirmed that ZYN nicotine pouches do not stain teeth*.
* Non-clinical laboratory study conducted on range of nicotine pouches on teeth and the most widely used dental composites. Contrary to real world conditions, teeth were not exposed to other staining substances which may influence the results.
If you have questions about whether you should use nicotine pouches given an existing health condition, you should consult a health care professional.
ZYN is available at Super Duper, Lucky and many other independent modern trade stores.
A dot system on the pack, together with milligrams per pouch, communicates the level of nicotine strength; with one dot representing the lowest nicotine strength and five dots representing the highest.
ZYN is simple to use 1. Break the seal to open the can. 2. Place a ZYN pouch under your lip. You may feel a tingling sensation. That’s an expected part of the experience. 3. Enjoy for around 30 minutes. 4. You can keep the used pouches in the lids waste compartment.
ZYN nicotine pouches are not an alternative to quitting and are not designed as cessation aids. ZYN nicotine pouches are for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke or use other nicotine products. Nicotine pouches are not risk free and contain nicotine, which is addictive. The best way to reduce nicotine-related health risks is to quit nicotine use altogether.
If a ZYN nicotine pouch is swallowed by an adult, seek medical attention if needed.
Keep nicotine pouches out of reach of children at all times. If nicotine pouch is used or swallowed by a child, seek medical attention immediately.
Nicotine pouches are not meant for ingestion. Nicotine pouches may present a choking hazard if accidentally swallowed.
A can of ZYN Mini can contain 15 pouches.
No, ZYN does not contain tobacco.
If you are a legal age nicotine user, you can order your sample to try ZYN nicotine pouches on http://www.zynnepal.com. Your age will be verified.
Store your ZYN pouches in the can and in a place inaccessible to children. It is not necessary to store them in the freezer or refrigerator.
Do not store nicotine pouches in excessive temperatures or humidity, or outside of the can.
Keep the can closed when not in use. Use nicotine pouches promptly once removed from the can.
It differs from person to person. For some people the tingling sensation is felt throughout the use of a pouch, for others it subsides after some minutes. Some users do not experience it.
The tingling sensation you may experience on your gum is an expected part of the experience as your nicotine pouch gently releases nicotine & flavors into the gum.
For some users it can take some time using nicotine pouches before they get used to the tingling experience.
The amount of tingling experienced is individual, not everyone experiences it and it can vary depending on which strength and flavor of ZYN nicotine pouches is used. A nicotine pouch with a higher nicotine content is more likely to provide a tingling sensation. Some flavors can influence a perception of the tingling sensation. Flavors with mint typically provide a cooling sensation, whilst spicy flavors, such as chili guava, can give a warming sensation.
The initial tingling usually subsides during the use of a pouch. If you an adult smoker or nicotine user who recently switched to nicotine pouches and experienced an unwanted amount of tingling, try pouches with a lower strength and/or a non-mint flavor.
If the tingling becomes uncomfortable for you, stop using the pouch. If you experience any unwanted health effect when using a nicotine pouch, stop using the product immediately, and consult a health care professional.
Do not eat or drink when using ZYN nicotine pouches.
Only use one nicotine product at a time, this means also to only use one nicotine pouch at a time.
ZYN nicotine pouches come in various flavors and several different nicotine strengths. Flavor experience is personal and might require you to consider trying different flavors to find your preferred variant of ZYN nicotine pouch.
The pouch, including its contents do not meet biodegradability standards; therefore, the pouch and its contents, should be disposed of in the trash with the general waste.
Please throw the used pouch in the trash with the general waste for proper disposal. If there is no trash bin nearby, you can temporarily keep the used nicotine pouches in the compartment on the lid of the ZYN can.
The lid on the top of the can is for temporarily keeping used pouches until you are able to find a trash can to throw them away.