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Topcare Nicotine Polacrilex

Generic: Nicotine Polacrilex

OTC
Nicotine✓ FDA-verified
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Topcare 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 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 either a 4 mg lozenge if you smoke within 30 minutes of waking up, or a 2 mg lozenge if you smoke later. For the first six weeks, it's recommended to use at least 9 lozenges a day, but do not exceed 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.
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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 on your quit day.
Use 4 mg if you smoke within 30 minutes of waking.
Use 2 mg if you smoke after 30 minutes of waking.
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

Mild: warm or tingling sensationhiccupsheartburnnauseairregular heartbeat

Serious

symptoms of nicotine overdoseallergic reactions
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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.
  • Stop use if mouth problems or severe sore throat occur.
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets.
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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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