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NDC 70518-2844-00 Nicotine Polacrilex 4 mg/1 Details

Nicotine Polacrilex 4 mg/1

Nicotine Polacrilex is a BUCCAL GUM, CHEWING in the HUMAN OTC DRUG category. It is labeled and distributed by REMEDYREPACK INC.. 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: 70518-2844-00
Last Updated: 12/01/2022
MedLinePlus Full Drug Details: Nicotine Gum

Product Information

NDC	70518-2844
Product ID	70518-2844_dcedb389-39e3-16d3-e053-2995a90a4cde
Associated GPIs
GCN Sequence Number	n/a
GCN Sequence Number Description	n/a
HIC3	n/a
HIC3 Description	n/a
GCN	n/a
HICL Sequence Number	n/a
HICL Sequence Number Description	n/a
Brand/Generic	n/a
Proprietary Name	Nicotine Polacrilex
Proprietary Name Suffix	n/a
Non-Proprietary Name	Nicotine Polacrilex
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG
Dosage Form	GUM, CHEWING
Route	BUCCAL
Active Ingredient Strength	4
Active Ingredient Units	mg/1
Substance Name	NICOTINE
Labeler Name	REMEDYREPACK INC.
Pharmaceutical Class	Cholinergic Nicotinic Agonist [EPC], Nicotine [CS]
DEA Schedule	n/a
Marketing Category	ANDA
Application Number	ANDA079219
Listing Certified Through	2023-12-31

Package

Package Images

NDC 70518-2844-00 (70518284400)

Pricing Information	N/A
NDC Package Code	70518-2844-0
Billing NDC	70518284400
Package	100 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (70518-2844-0) / 1 GUM, CHEWING in 1 BLISTER PACK
Marketing Start Date	2020-08-22
NDC Exclude Flag	N

Standard Product Labeling (SPL)/Prescribing Information SPL 066cc0a4-b647-4b28-9015-36e7bd6d0bce Details

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each chewing piece) - 2 mg

Nicotine Polacrilex 2 mg (nicotine)

Active ingredient (in each chewing piece) - 4 mg

Nicotine Polacrilex 4 mg (nicotine)

Purpose

Stop smoking aid

Use

reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking

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

a sodium-restricted diet
heart disease, recent heart attack, or irregular heartbeat. Nicotine can increase your heart rate.
high blood pressure not controlled with medication. Nicotine can increase blood pressure.
stomach ulcer or diabetes
history of seizures

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

using a non-nicotine stop smoking drug
taking prescription medicine for depression or asthma. Your prescription dose may need to be adjusted.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

mouth, teeth, or jaw problems occur
irregular heartbeat or palpitations occur
you get symptoms of nicotine overdose such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, weakness, and rapid heartbeat
you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as difficulty breathing or rash)

Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Pieces of nicotine gum may have enough nicotine to make children and pets sick. Wrap used pieces of gum in paper and throw away in the trash. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

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 within 30 minutes of waking up, use 4 mg nicotine gum
if you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up, use 2 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

each piece contains: calcium 115 mg, sodium 11 mg
store at 20 - 25ºC (68 - 77ºF)
protect from light

Other information - 4 mg

each piece contains: calcium 115 mg, sodium 11 mg
store at 20 - 25ºC (68 - 77ºF)
protect from light

Inactive ingredients - 2 mg

acacia, acesulfame potassium, butylated hydroxytoluene, carnauba wax, FD&C red #40, gum base, hydroxypropyl cellullose, hypromellose, natural and artificial cinnamon flavors, sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, sucralose, talc, titanium dioxide and xylitol.

Inactive ingredients - 4 mg

Questions or comments?

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

DRUG: Nicotine Polacrilex

GENERIC: Nicotine Polacrilex

DOSAGE: GUM, CHEWING

ADMINSTRATION: BUCCAL

NDC: 70518-2844-0

COLOR: pink

FLAVOR: CINNAMON

SHAPE: SQUARE

SCORE: No score

SIZE: 14 mm

PACKAGING: 1 in 1 BLISTER PACK

OUTER PACKAGING: 100 in 1 CARTON

ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S):

NICOTINE 4mg in 1

INACTIVE INGREDIENT(S):

ACACIA
ACESULFAME POTASSIUM
BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE
CARNAUBA WAX
FD&C RED NO. 40
HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (90000 WAMW)
HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED
SODIUM BICARBONATE
SODIUM CARBONATE
SUCRALOSE
TALC
TITANIUM DIOXIDE
XYLITOL

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

NICOTINE POLACRILEX

nicotine polacrilex gum, chewing

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC:70518-2844(NDC:0536-3405)
Route of Administration	BUCCAL

Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
NICOTINE (UNII: 6M3C89ZY6R) (NICOTINE - UNII:6M3C89ZY6R)	NICOTINE	4 mg

Ingredient Name	Strength
Inactive Ingredients
ACACIA (UNII: 5C5403N26O)
ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)
BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE (UNII: 1P9D0Z171K)
CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)
FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)
HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (90000 WAMW) (UNII: UKE75GEA7F)
HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)
SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)
SODIUM CARBONATE (UNII: 45P3261C7T)
SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)
TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)
XYLITOL (UNII: VCQ006KQ1E)

Product Characteristics
Color	pink (dark pink)	Score	no score
Shape	SQUARE	Size	14mm
Flavor	CINNAMON	Imprint Code
Contains

#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date
Packaging
1	NDC:70518-2844-0	100 in 1 CARTON	08/22/2020
1		1 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
Marketing Information
ANDA	ANDA079219	08/22/2020

Labeler - REMEDYREPACK INC. (829572556)

Revised: 4/2022

Document Id: dcedb389-39e3-16d3-e053-2995a90a4cde

Set id: 066cc0a4-b647-4b28-9015-36e7bd6d0bce

Version: 1

Effective Time: 20220418