MedDataToolBasic Care Nicotine is a medication that helps reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings when you are trying to quit smoking. It works by providing a small amount of nicotine to ease your body's need for it. You start using it 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. For the first six weeks, you should aim to use at least 9 lozenges a day, but don’t use more than 5 lozenges in 6 hours or 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 nicotine replacement are not fully known.
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Uses
- reduces withdrawal symptoms. reduces nicotine craving.
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Dosage
Ask a doctor if under 18 years old.
Use lozenge starting on your quit day.
If you smoke after 30 minutes of waking, use 2 mg lozenge.
If you smoke within 30 minutes of waking, use 4 mg lozenge.
Follow this schedule: 1 lozenge every 1-2 hours for weeks 1-6, every 2-4 hours for weeks 7-9, and every 4-8 hours for weeks 10-12.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
You may feel a warm or tingling sensationPossible hiccupsheartburnnauseaMouth problems may occurIrregular heartbeat or palpitations
Serious
Persistent indigestion or severe sore throat
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- Consult a doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Smoking can harm your child.
- Ask a doctor if you have heart disease or high blood pressure.
- Consult if you have a stomach ulcer or diabetes.
- Talk to a doctor if you have a history of seizures.
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Drug interactions
- Non-nicotine stop smoking drugmay affect treatmentCaution
- Prescription medicine for depressionmay need dose adjustmentCaution
- Prescription medicine for asthmamay need dose adjustment.Caution
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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).