MedDataToolNicotine lozenges are used to help reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings when you are trying to quit smoking. They work by providing a small amount of nicotine to your body, which can help ease the transition away from smoking. You should start using the lozenge on your quit day, taking 2 mg if you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up, or 4 mg if you smoke within 30 minutes. For the first six weeks, you should aim to use at least 9 lozenges a day, with a maximum of 20 lozenges in a day. It's important to talk to your doctor before using this medication if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as smoking can harm your child and the effects of nicotine on children are not fully known.
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Uses
- Reduces withdrawal symptoms.
- Reduces nicotine cravings.
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Dosage
Use 2 mg lozenge if you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up.
Use 4 mg lozenge if you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up.
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.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
Warm or tingling sensation in the mouthHiccupsheartburnnauseaIrregular 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.
- Ask a doctor if using a non-nicotine stop smoking drug.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
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Drug interactions
- Non-nicotine stop smoking drugmay need dose adjustmentCaution
- 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).