Nicotine Polacrilex, Original

How to take it

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• 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.
• 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.

Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.

Ask a doctor first if

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.

Ask a pharmacist first if

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor/Pharmacist”.

Stop and get help if

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.

Other warnings

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Keep away from children

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.

What kind of medicine it is

Stop smoking aid

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.

Other ingredients

Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.

• 2 mg acesulfame potassium, butylated hydroxytoluene, carnauba wax, flavors, gum base, sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, sorbitol, talc.
• 4 mg acesulfame potassium, butylated hydroxytoluene, carnauba wax, D&C yellow # 10 lake, FD&C blue #2 lake, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6 lake, flavors, gum base, sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, sorbitol, talc.

Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.

Questions about this product

Call 1 -877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.

Ingredients people check for

Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.

Same active substance, strength and form in other countries

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Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician

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Other strengths and forms

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Same active substance

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