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Good Neighbor Pharmacy Nicotine Mini

Generic: Nicotine Polacrilex

OTC
Nicotine✓ FDA-verified
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Good Neighbor Pharmacy Nicotine Mini is a lozenge that helps reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings when you 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. For the first six weeks, you should aim to use at least 9 lozenges a day, but do not use more than 20 lozenges in a day. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should only use this medication if your healthcare provider advises it, as smoking can harm your child.

Uses

  • reduces withdrawal symptoms. reduces nicotine craving.

Dosage

If under 18, ask a doctor before use.
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.
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.
Use at least 9 lozenges per day for the first 6 weeks.
Do not use more than 5 lozenges in 6 hours or 20 lozenges per day.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.

Side effects

Common

Warm or tingling sensation in mouthHiccupsheartburnnauseaMouth problemsIrregular heartbeat or palpitationsSymptoms of nicotine overdose: nauseavomitingdizzinessdiarrheaweaknessrapid heartbeatrash

Serious

Persistent indigestion or severe sore throatAllergic reactions: difficulty breathing
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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 a doctor if you have a stomach ulcer or diabetes.
  • Consult a doctor if you have a history of seizures.
  • Ask a doctor if using a non-nicotine stop smoking drug.
  • Adjustments may be needed for depression or asthma medications.

Drug interactions

  • Non-nicotine stop smoking drugmay affect effectivenessCaution
  • 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).