Amazon Basic Care Nicotine Polacrilex
Generic: Nicotine Polacrilex
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View full FDA label ↗Amazon Basic Care Nicotine Polacrilex is a medication that helps reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings when you are trying to quit smoking. It works by providing a small dose of nicotine to ease your body's need for it. You should start using the lozenge on your quit day, taking either a 2 mg lozenge if you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up, or a 4 mg lozenge if you smoke within 30 minutes of waking. For the first six weeks, you should aim to use at least nine lozenges a day, taking one every 1 to 2 hours, and you should not use more than 20 lozenges in a day. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it's important to talk to your healthcare provider before using this medication, as smoking can harm your child, and the effects of this medication are not fully known in these situations.
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Uses
- Reduces withdrawal symptoms.
- Reduces nicotine cravings.
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Dosage
If under 18, ask a doctor before use.
Use 2 mg lozenge if first cigarette is after 30 minutes of waking.
Use 4 mg lozenge if first cigarette is within 30 minutes of waking.
Weeks 1 to 6: 1 lozenge every 1 to 2 hours.
Weeks 7 to 9: 1 lozenge every 2 to 4 hours.
Weeks 10 to 12: 1 lozenge every 4 to 8 hours.
Do not eat or drink 15 minutes before or during use.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
May cause hiccupsheartburnor nauseaPossible warm or tingling sensation
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your healthcare provider.
- Smoking can harm your child.
- Try to stop smoking without nicotine replacement.
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Medical Disclaimer: This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before taking any medication.
Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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