basic care nicotine Nicotine Polacrilex 4 mg Gum, Chewing
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Cholinergic Nicotinic Agonist class.
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🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
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🩺 Clinical
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.
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- It depends on the form you're using. With the gum or lozenge, hiccups, heartburn, and a tingling in the mouth are pretty common — these usually mean you're using it a bit too fast....
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per each | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Sense Nicotine 4 mg 00113-0053-06 | L. | 1 gum | $0.282 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Good Sense Nicotine 4 mg 00113-0422-25 | L. | 1 gum | $0.282 | — | Discontinued | — |
| Good Sense Nicotine 4 mg 00113-0532-60 | L. | 1 gum | $0.282 | — | Availability likely | — |
| good sense nicotine 4 mg 00113-8600-25 | L. | 1 gum | $0.282 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 00536-1372-06 | Rugby | 10 gums | $0.282 | — | Discontinued | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 00536-3030-06 | Rugby | 10 gums | $0.282 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 00536-3113-01 | Rugby | 10 gums | $0.282 | — | Discontinued | — |
| Rugby Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, Coated Fruit Flavor 4 mg 00536-3387-01 | Rugby | 10 gums | $0.282 | — | Discontinued | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 00536-3405-01 | Rugby | 1 gum | $0.282 | — | Discontinued | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 45802-0651-25 | Padagis | 1 gum | $0.282 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex coated ice mint 4 mg 46122-0449-58 | AmerisourceBergen | 1 gum | $0.282 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex 4 mg 46122-0718-60 | AmerisourceBergen | 1 gum | $0.282 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex 4 mg 46122-0720-25 | AmerisourceBergen | 1 gum | $0.282 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex 4 mg 46122-0725-71 | AmerisourceBergen | 1 gum | $0.282 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 46122-0733-60 | AmerisourceBergen | 1 gum | $0.282 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex 4 mg 57237-0323-01 | Rising | 10 gums | $0.282 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 63739-0369-10 | McKesson | 1 gum | $0.282 | — | Discontinued | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex Original 4 mg 70000-0341-01 | CARDINAL | 1 gum | $0.282 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex Coated Fruit 4 mg 70000-0342-01 | CARDINAL | 1 gum | $0.282 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex Coated Mint 4 mg 70000-0343-01 | CARDINAL | 1 gum | $0.282 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex Coated Ice Mint 4 mg 70000-0344-01 | CARDINAL | 1 gum | $0.282 | — | Availability likely | — |
| foster and thrive nicotine 4 mg 70677-1165-01 | Strategic | 1 gum | $0.282 | — | Availability likely | — |
| foster and thrive nicotine 4 mg 70677-1167-01 | Strategic | 1 gum | $0.282 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Foster and Thrive Nicotine 4 mg 70677-1171-01 | Strategic | 1 gum | $0.282 | — | Availability likely | — |
| foster and thrive nicotine 4 mg 70677-1193-01 | Strategic | 1 gum | $0.282 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Good Sense Nicotine 4 mg 00113-0170-25 | L. | 1 gum | $0.313 | — | Discontinued | — |
| Good Sense Nicotine 4 mg 00113-0854-60 | L. | 1 gum | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Good Sense Nicotine 4 mg 00113-4111-06 | L. | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicorette Original 4 mg 00135-0158-07 | Haleon | 110 gums | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicorette Mint 4 mg 00135-0230-03 | Haleon | 50 gums | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicorette Fruit Chill 4 mg 00135-0242-02 | Haleon | 100 gums | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicorette Spearmint Burst 4 mg 00135-0355-03 | Haleon | 10 gums | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicorette Cinnamon Surge 4 mg 00135-0467-01 | Haleon | 20 gums | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicorette White Ice Mint 4 mg 00135-0475-01 | Haleon | 20 gums | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicorette Spearmint Burst 4 mg 00135-0533-02 | Haleon | 10 gums | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 00363-0919-06 | Walgreen | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex MINT 4 mg 00363-1421-98 | Walgreens | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex original 4 mg 00363-1609-62 | Walgreens | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| nicotine 4 mg 00363-2309-78 | Walgreen | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex 4 mg 00363-3290-10 | Walgreens | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 00363-3911-10 | Walgreens | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| nicotine 4 mg 00363-7103-06 | Walgreen | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| nicotine 4 mg 00363-7971-06 | Walgreen | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 00363-9310-10 | Walgreens | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex 4 mg 00363-9330-10 | Walgreens | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 00363-9350-30 | Walgreens | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| nicotine 4 mg 11822-0170-01 | Rite | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| nicotine 4 mg 11822-0309-00 | Rite | 1 gum | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 11822-0699-01 | Rite | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| nicotine 4 mg 11822-0971-01 | Rite | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| nicotine 4 mg 11822-1103-00 | Rite | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Rugby Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, Original Flavor 4 mg 17856-3030-01 | ATLANTIC | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| signature care nicotine 4 mg 21130-0173-78 | Safeway | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| signature care nicotine 4 mg 21130-0522-25 | Safeway | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| signature care nicotine 4 mg 21130-0820-78 | Safeway | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicorette Fruit Chill nicotine polacrilex 4 mg 29485-5270-01 | Lil' | 10 gums | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicorette White Mint nicotine polacrilex 4 mg 29485-5271-01 | Lil' | 10 gums | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 30142-0309-06 | Kroger | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 30142-0671-11 | The | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| nicotine 4 mg 30142-0848-06 | Kroger | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Topcare Nicotine 4 mg 36800-0170-25 | Topco | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Topcare Nicotine 4 mg 36800-0532-60 | Topco | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Topcare Nicotine 4 mg 36800-0650-60 | Topco | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| topcare nicotine 4 mg 36800-0967-78 | Topco | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| nicotine 4 mg 37808-0611-96 | H | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 37808-0658-06 | H | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| nicotine 4 mg 37808-0683-06 | H | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| nicotine 4 mg 37808-0739-06 | H | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 37808-0821-16 | H | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| nicotine 4 mg 37808-0849-60 | H | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 41250-0170-29 | Meijer | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 41250-0510-06 | Meijer | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 41250-0532-06 | Meijer | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| nicotine 4 mg 41250-0689-06 | Meijer | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 41250-0854-06 | Meijer | 1 gum | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| careone nicotine 4 mg 41520-0843-60 | American | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Care One Nicotine 4 mg 41520-0854-78 | American | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| careone nicotine 4 mg 41520-0891-25 | American | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| nicotine 4 mg 42507-0309-78 | HyVee | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Equate nicotine 4 mg 49035-0170-29 | Wal-Mart | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| equate nicotine 4 mg 49035-0309-78 | Wal-Mart | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| equate nicotine 4 mg 49035-0422-96 | Wal-Mart | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| equate Nicotine 4 mg 49035-0442-06 | Wal-Mart | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Equate nicotine 4 mg 49035-0532-06 | Wal-Mart | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Equate Nicotine 4 mg 49035-0854-06 | Wal-Mart | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Good Sense 4 mg 50090-6240-00 | A-S | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 50090-6674-00 | A-S | 110 gums | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| good sense nicotine 4 mg 50090-6695-00 | A-S | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 51316-0309-10 | CVS | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex 4 mg 55301-0429-44 | AAFES/Your | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex 4 mg 55301-0504-44 | AAFES/Your | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex 4 mg 55319-0966-20 | Family | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Habitrol Nicotine Polacrilex 4 mg Coated Cinnamon 55741-0001-10 | Dr. | 10 gums | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| dg health nicotine 4 mg 55910-0122-58 | Dolgencorp | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Rexall Nicotine 4 mg 55910-0532-60 | Dolgencorp, | 1 gum | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex 4 mg 55910-0796-20 | Dolgencorp, | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 55910-0918-20 | Dolgencorp, | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex 4 mg 55910-0933-10 | Dolgencorp, | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex 4 mg 55910-0976-20 | Dolgencorp, | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Coated Nicotine 4 mg 56062-0369-60 | Publix | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex Coated Mint 4 mg 56062-0429-44 | Publix | 10 gums | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex Coated Fruit 4 mg 56062-0504-44 | Publix | 10 gums | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex Origianl Flavor 4 mg 56062-0609-62 | Publix | 10 gums | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 59726-0913-16 | P | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 59726-0935-17 | P | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex Gum 4 mg 63443-5057-01 | Fertin | 10 gums | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| kirkland signature quit 4 4 mg 63981-0170-01 | Costco | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| kirkland signature quit 4 4 mg 63981-0309-47 | Costco | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicorette 4mg Cinnamon Surge 4 mg 66715-8123-00 | Lil' | 10 gums | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicorette 4mg Fruit Chill Gum, Lil Drug Store 4 mg 66715-8124-00 | Lil' | 10 gums | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicorette 4mg White Ice Mint Gum, Lil Drug Store 4 mg 66715-8125-00 | Lil' | 10 gums | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex Coated Mint 4 mg 68016-0281-49 | Chain | 10 gums | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex Coated Mint 4 mg 68016-0285-44 | Chain | 10 gums | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex, Original 4 mg 68016-0287-62 | Chain | 10 gums | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex 4 mg 68016-0293-44 | Chain | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex Coated Mint 4 mg 68016-0560-00 | Chain | 10 gums | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| members mark nicotine 4 mg 68196-0170-01 | Sam's | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| members mark nicotine 4 mg 68196-0309-47 | Sam's | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Members Mark Nicotine 4 mg 68196-0971-47 | Sam's | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| berkley and jensen nicotine 4 mg 68391-0170-06 | BJWC | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Berkley and Jensen Nicotine 4 mg 68391-0309-25 | BJWC | 1 gum | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex coated fruit 4 mg 69842-0025-15 | CVS | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex coated cinnamon 4 mg 69842-0028-44 | CVS | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex coated ice mint 4 mg 69842-0217-15 | CVS | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex coated mint 4 mg 69842-0430-16 | CVS | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex original 4 mg 69842-0609-15 | CVS | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 72224-0930-10 | Lucy | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 72224-0931-10 | Lucy | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex 4 mg 72224-0933-10 | Lucy | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Basic Care Nicotine 4 mg 72288-0003-06 | Amazon.com | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| basic care nicotine 4 mg 72288-0170-02 | Amazon.com | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| basic care nicotine 4 mg 72288-0442-06 | Amazon.com | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| basic care nicotine 4 mgthis 72288-0532-60 | Amazon.com | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| basic care nicotine 4 mg 72288-0577-06 | Amazon.com | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| basic care nicotine 4 mg 72288-0693-01 | Amazon.com | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Habitrol Nicotine Polacrilex Gum 4 mg Coated Fruit 75907-0300-10 | Dr. | 10 gums | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Habitrol Nicotine Polacrilex Gum 4 mg Coated Mint 75907-0303-10 | Dr. | 10 gums | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| nicotine 4 mg 79481-0103-00 | Meijer, | 1 capsule | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| nicotine 4 mg 79481-0601-00 | Meijer, | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| up and up uncoated original nicotine 4 mg 82442-0170-02 | Target | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Up And Up Coated Cinnamon Nicotine 4 mg 82442-0329-06 | Target | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Up and Up Mint Nicotine 4 mg 82442-0500-96 | Target | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Up and Up Nicotine 4 mg 82442-0532-78 | Target | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| up and up coated mint freeze nicotine 4 mg 82442-0723-06 | Target | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Up And Up Coated Fruit Nicotine 4 mg 82442-0971-06 | Target | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Blip 4 mg 82966-0309-60 | Blip | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| blip 4 mg 82966-0971-60 | Blip | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| quitine nicotine 4 mg 84720-0532-70 | QUITINE | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| quitine nicotine 4 mg 84720-0854-70 | QUITINE | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nicotine Polacrilex 4 mg 84720-0933-03 | Quitine | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Oneoo Nicotine Gum (Mint) 4 mg 87494-0003-01 | Guangzhou | 60 gums | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Oneoo Nicotine Gum (Grape) 4 mg 87494-0004-01 | Guangzhou | 60 gums | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Oneoo Nicotine Gum (3 Flavors) 4 mg 87494-0006-01 | Guangzhou | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Oneoo Nicotine Gum (Cinnamon) 4 mg 87494-0007-01 | Guangzhou | 60 gums | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Nicotine 4 mg 72288-0540-29 | Amazon.com | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| nicotine 4 mg 56062-0019-60 | Publix | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| nicotine 4 mg 56062-0812-71 | Publix | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Quitine Nicotine 4 mg 84720-0309-70 | QUITINE | 1 gum | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Oneoo Nicotine Gum (Cinnmon) 4 mg 87494-0005-01 | Guangzhou | 60 gums | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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⏳ Availability & generic status
This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72288-0532-06 | 160 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (72288-532-06) / 1 GUM, CHEWING in 1 BLISTER PACK | 2020-10-29 | Active |
| 72288-0532-60 You're viewing this | 20 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (72288-532-60) / 1 GUM, CHEWING in 1 BLISTER PACK | 2020-11-02 | Active |
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| NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) | ✓ Available |
| Labeler | ✓ Available |
| Product & package description | ✓ Available |
| Marketing category & status | ✓ Available |
| Active ingredient / dosage form / route | ✓ Available |
| FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) | ✓ Available |
| Package photos | — Not published for this NDC No photo available yet for this listing. |
| Inactive ingredients (structured) | — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available. |
| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
| Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data | — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope. |
| HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk | — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal. |
| Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) | — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold. |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Use • reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions • 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 Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, 2 mg • if you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up, use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, 4 mg 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.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
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 right away (1-800-222-1222).
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information • each piece contains: calcium 95 mg and sodium 11 mg • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) • protect from light
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient (in each chewing piece) Nicotine polacrilex (equal to 4 mg nicotine)
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients acesulfame potassium, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, D&C yellow no. 10, flavors, gelatin, gum base, mannitol, sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate anhydrous, sorbitol, talc, titanium dioxide, xylitol
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Stop smoking aid