MedDataToolGood Neighbor Pharmacy Nicotine
Generic: Nicotine Polacrilex
Nicotine✓ FDA-verified
View full FDA label ↗Good Neighbor Pharmacy Nicotine is a gum that helps reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings when you quit smoking. It works by providing a small amount of nicotine to your body, which can ease the urge to smoke. You should start using it on your quit day, chewing either the 4 mg or 2 mg gum depending on when you usually smoke your first cigarette in the morning. For the first six weeks, aim to chew at least nine pieces a day, but don’t exceed 24 pieces daily. If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, it’s important to talk to your healthcare provider before using this gum, as smoking can harm your child and the risks of nicotine replacement during this time are not fully known.
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Uses
- reduces withdrawal symptoms. reduces nicotine craving.
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Dosage
If under 18, ask a doctor before use.
Read the User's Guide before using.
Start using the gum on your quit day.
Use 4 mg if you smoke within 30 minutes of waking up.
Use 2 mg if you smoke more than 30 minutes after waking up.
Weeks 1 to 6: 1 piece every 1 to 2 hours.
Weeks 7 to 9: 1 piece every 2 to 4 hours.
Weeks 10 to 12: 1 piece every 4 to 8 hours.
Chew slowly until it tingles, then park it between cheek and gum.
Do not eat or drink for 15 minutes before or while chewing.
Use at least 9 pieces per day for the first 6 weeks.
Do not use more than 24 pieces a day.
Talk to your healthcare provider if you need to use it longer.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
hiccupsheartburnnauseairregular heartbeat
Serious
symptoms of nicotine overdoseallergic reactions
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- Use only on advice if pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Smoking can harm your child.
- Ask a doctor if you have a sodium-restricted diet.
- Ask a doctor if you have heart disease or high blood pressure.
- Ask a doctor if you have a stomach ulcer or diabetes.
- Ask a doctor if you have a history of seizures.
- Stop use if mouth, teeth, or jaw problems occur.
- Stop use if you have symptoms of nicotine overdose.
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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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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).