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NDC 69842-0608-15 Nicotine Polacrilex 2 mg/1 Details
Nicotine Polacrilex 2 mg/1
Nicotine Polacrilex is a BUCCAL GUM, CHEWING in the HUMAN OTC DRUG category. It is labeled and distributed by CVS Pharmacy. The primary component is NICOTINE.
MedlinePlus Drug Summary
Nicotine chewing gum is used to help people stop smoking cigarettes. Nicotine chewing gum should be used together with a smoking cessation program, which may include support groups, counseling, or specific behavioral change techniques. Nicotine gum is in a class of medications called smoking cessation aids. It works by providing nicotine to your body to decrease the withdrawal symptoms experienced when smoking is stopped and as a substitute oral activity to reduce the urge to smoke.
Related Packages: 69842-0608-15Last Updated: 12/01/2022
MedLinePlus Full Drug Details: Nicotine Gum
Product Information
| NDC | 69842-0608 |
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| Product ID | 69842-608_8c4c6c95-e5bb-4e23-b64b-9de253d67de0 |
| Associated GPIs | |
| GCN Sequence Number | 004930 |
| GCN Sequence Number Description | nicotine polacrilex GUM 2 MG BUCCAL |
| HIC3 | J3A |
| HIC3 Description | SMOKING DETERRENT AGENTS (GANGLIONIC STIM,OTHERS) |
| GCN | 03200 |
| HICL Sequence Number | 002049 |
| HICL Sequence Number Description | NICOTINE POLACRILEX |
| Brand/Generic | Generic |
| Proprietary Name | Nicotine Polacrilex |
| Proprietary Name Suffix | original |
| Non-Proprietary Name | Nicotine Polacrilex |
| Product Type | HUMAN OTC DRUG |
| Dosage Form | GUM, CHEWING |
| Route | BUCCAL |
| Active Ingredient Strength | 2 |
| Active Ingredient Units | mg/1 |
| Substance Name | NICOTINE |
| Labeler Name | CVS Pharmacy |
| Pharmaceutical Class | Cholinergic Nicotinic Agonist [EPC], Nicotine [CS] |
| DEA Schedule | n/a |
| Marketing Category | ANDA |
| Application Number | ANDA074507 |
| Listing Certified Through | 2024-12-31 |
Package
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NDC 69842-0608-15 (69842060815)
| NDC Package Code | 69842-608-15 |
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| Billing NDC | 69842060815 |
| Package | 20 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (69842-608-15) / 1 GUM, CHEWING in 1 BLISTER PACK |
| Marketing Start Date | 2014-01-01 |
| NDC Exclude Flag | N |
| Pricing Information | N/A |
Standard Product Labeling (SPL)/Prescribing Information SPL 62231539-ae9f-4665-ba59-bef047e93d8a Details
Warnings
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, only use this medicine on the advice of your health care provider. Smoking can seriously harm your child. Try to stop smoking without using any nicotine replacement medicine. This medicine is believed to be safer than smoking. However, the risks to your child from this medicine are not fully known.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
Stop use and ask a doctor if
Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Directions - 2 mg
- if you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use
- before using this product, read the enclosed User's Guide for complete directions and other important information
- begin using the gum on your quit day
- if you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes of waking up, use 2 mg nicotine gum
- if you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes after waking up, use 4 mg nicotine gum according to the following 12 week schedule:
| Weeks 1 to 6 | Weeks 7 to 9 | Weeks 10 to 12 |
| 1 piece every 1 to 2 hours | 1 piece every 2 to 4 hours | 1 piece every 4 to 8 hours |
- nicotine gum is a medicine and must be used a certain way to get the best results
- chew the gum slowly until it tingles. Then park it between your cheek and gum. When the tingle is gone, begin chewing again, until the tingle returns.
- repeat this process until most of the tingle is gone (about 30 minutes)
- do not eat or drink for 15 minutes before chewing the nicotine gum, or while chewing a piece
- to improve your chances of quitting, use at least 9 pieces per day for the first 6 weeks
- if you experience strong or frequent cravings, you may use a second piece within the hour. However, do not continuously use one piece after another since this may cause you hiccups, heartburn, nausea or other side effects.
- do not use more than 24 pieces a day
- it is important to complete treatment. If you feel you need to use the gum for a longer period to keep from smoking, talk to your health care provider.
Directions - 4 mg
- if you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use
- before using this product, read the enclosed User's Guide for complete directions and other important information
- begin using the gum on your quit day.
- if you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up, use 2 mg nicotine gum
- if you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up, use 4 mg nicotine gum according to the following 12 week schedule:
| Weeks 1 to 6 | Weeks 7 to 9 | Weeks 10 to 12 |
| 1 piece every 1 to 2 hours | 1 piece every 2 to 4 hours | 1 piece every 4 to 8 hours |
- nicotine gum is a medicine and must be used a certain way to get the best results
- chew the gum slowly until it tingles. Then park it between your cheek and gum. When the tingle is gone, begin chewing again, until the tingle returns.
- repeat this process until most of the tingle is gone (about 30 minutes)
- do not eat or drink for 15 minutes before chewing the nicotine gum, or while chewing a piece
- to improve your chances of quitting, use at least 9 pieces per day for the first 6 weeks
- if you experience strong or frequent cravings, you may use a second piece within the hour. However, do not continuously use one piece after another since this may cause you hiccups, heartburn, nausea or other side effects.
- do not use more than 24 pieces a day
- it is important to complete treatment. If you feel you need to use the gum for a longer period to keep from smoking, talk to your health care provider.
Other information - 2 mg
Other information - 4 mg
Inactive ingredients - 2 mg
Inactive ingredients - 4 mg
Principal display panel 2 mg
Compare to the active ingredient in Nicorette® Gum
Sugar Free
Nicotine Gum
Nicotine Polacrilex Gum USP, 2 mg (nicotine)
STOP SMOKING AID
FOR THOSE WHO SMOKE THEIR FIRST CIGARETTE MORE THAN 30 MINUTES AFTER WAKING UP.
If you smoke your first cigarette WITHIN 30 MINUTES of waking up, use Nicotine Polacriles Gum USP, 4 mg.
TO INCREASE YOUR SUCCESS IN QUITTING:
1. You must be motivated to quit.
2. Use Enough - Chew at least 9 pieces of Nicotine Polacrilex Gum per day during the first six weeks.
3. Use long Enough - Use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum for the full 12 weeks
4. Use with a support program as directed in the User's Guide.
- not for sale to those under 18 years of age
- proof of age required
- not for sale in vending machines or from any source where proof of age cannot be verified
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P., distributor of Nicorette Gum.
BLISTER PACKAGED FOR YOUR PROTECTION. DO NOT USE IF INDIVIDUAL SEALS ARE OPEN OR TORN.
Distributed by:
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive
Woonsocket, RI 02895
Principal display panel 4 mg
Compare to the active ingredient in Nicorette® Gum*
Sugar Free
Nicotine Gum
Nicotine Polacrilex Gum USP, 4 mg (nicotine
STOP SMOKING AID
FOR THOSE WHO SMOKE THEIR FIRST CIGARETTE WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF WAKING UP.
If you smoke your first cigarette MORE THAN 30 MINUTES after waking up, use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum USP, 2 mg.
TO INCREASE YOUR SUCCESS IN QUITTING:
1. You must be motivated to quit.
2. Use enough - Chew at least 9 pieces of Nicotine Polacrilex Gum per day during the first six weeks.
3. Use Long Enough - Use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum for the full 12 weeks.
4. Use with a support program as directed in the enclosed User's Guide.
- not for sale to those under 18 years of age
- proof of age required
- not for sale in vending machines or from any source where proof of age cannot be verified
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P., distributor of Nicorette Gum.
BLISTER PACKAGED FOR YOUR PROTECTION. DO NOT USE IF INDIVIDUAL SEALS ARE OPEN OR TORN.
Distributed by:
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive
Woonsocket, RI 02895
INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
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| Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574) |