Swallowing a pouch nicotine: what it involves.

The risk is graduated according to the nicotine content of your nicopods and the quantity you ingest. First of all, it's worth remembering that swallowing one pouch nicotine stick is not fatal in itself. However, ingesting several nicopods can be. By swallowing several pouches of nicotine, you expose yourself to the following possibilities:
- choking,
- nicotine overdose,
- intoxication.

Our article on the effects of nicotine pouches explains how to prevent the risk of nicotine overdose.

What are the symptoms after swallowing nicopods?

You may have no reaction at all. However, if you take in too much nicotine, you may overdose or become intoxicated. This can happen when you swallow one or more nicopods. In the case of large-scale ingestion, vomiting may occur within the first hour.
If you experience any of the following symptoms, consult your doctor:
- multiple vomiting
- abdominal pain,
- hypersalivation,
- pallor,
- sweating.

I've just swallowed a nicotine pouch , what should I do?

If you swallow a pouch nicotine product, rinse your mouth out with water and drink. Watch for any symptoms in the hours following ingestion. If your child has swallowed a pouch nicotine product, rinse his/her mouth as well. If there is any visible residue, use a damp washcloth to remove it from the mouth. Children are more sensitive to the effects of nicotine than adults.

If in doubt, seek medical advice, especially if symptoms occur. You can also contact your nearest poison control center. Inform them of the time of ingestion, your weight and any symptoms observed. In the case of children, mention their weight and age.
Don't forget to indicate the product's composition and nicotine dosage, which you can find on the product sheet available on Nicopouches.fr. In the interests of transparency, our labels provide consumers with clear, objective information on product composition.

Is nicotine lethal?

Austrian toxicologist Bernd Mayer has done the math. To reach the lethal threshold, an adult would need to absorb 0.5 to 1 gram of nicotine, i.e. around 50 pouches . A quantity that is difficult to reach, as the body shows protective reactions well before this limit. Nevertheless, keep pouches nicotine away from children. The risk of intoxication occurs at lower doses in children.
As a guide, Nicopouches contain between 1.5 and 20 mg of nicotine per pouch . An unsmoked cigarette contains 8 to 20 mg of nicotine.

Can you tell the difference between nicotine overdose and nicotine intoxication?

Nicotine overdose is the administration of a quantity of nicotine that can be tolerated by the body. Overdosage is not fatal, but causes temporary discomfort. It does not always require medical attention. In case of doubt, however, seek the advice of a health professional. Nicotine intoxication is the administration of a dose that causes the body to malfunction.

For your own health, do not attempt to swallow pouch nicotine or any other form not intended for this purpose. Keep nicotine products away from children.
To use your nicopods correctly, read our article.