Drug Facts

Drug Facts
SPL v6
SPL
SPL Set ID 5a464242-7d63-141e-808e-c41676cf4b78
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2019-06-21
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Nicotine (2 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Polacrilin Acacia Acetic Acid Benzaldehyde Glycerin Ethyl Acetate Ethyl Butyrate Ethyl Isovalerate 4-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone Magnesium Stearate Mannitol Menthol Potassium Bicarbonate Sodium Alginate Sodium Carbonate Sucralose Xanthan Gum

Identifiers & Packaging

Marketing Status
ANDA Active Since 2021-08-20

Description

Nicotine polacrilex, 2 mg Nicotine polacrilex, 4 mg

Purpose

Stop smoking aid


Medication Information

Purpose

Stop smoking aid

Description

Nicotine polacrilex, 2 mg Nicotine polacrilex, 4 mg

Use

  • reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking
Section 42229-5

TO INCREASE YOUR SUCCESS IN QUITTING:

1. You must be motivated to quit.

2. Use Enough - Use at leat 9 Nicotine Polacrilex Lozenges per day during the first six weeks.

3. Use Long Enough - Use Nicotine Polacrilex Lozenges for the full 12 weeks.

4. Use With a Support Program as directed in the enclosed User's Guide.

• not for sale to those under 18 years of age

• proof of age required

• not for sale in vending machines or from any source where proof of age cannot be verified

Warnings

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, only use this medicine on the advice of your health care provider. Smoking can seriously harm your child. Try to stop smoking without using any nicotine replacement medicine. This medicine is believed to be safer than smoking. However, the risks to your child from this medicine are not fully known.

Directions

2 mg:

  • if you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use. No studies have been done to show if this product will work for you.
  • before using this product, read the enclosed User’s Guide for complete directions and other important information
  • begin using the lozenge on your quit day
  • if you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up, use 4 mg nicotine lozenge
  • if you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up, use 2 mg nicotine lozenge according to the following 12 week schedule:
Weeks 1 to 6 Weeks 7 to 9 Weeks 10 to 12
1 lozenge every 1 to 2 hours 1 lozenge every 2 to 4 hours 1 lozenge every 4 to 8 hours
  • nicotine lozenge is a medicine and must be used a certain way to get the best results
  • place the lozenge in your mouth and allow the lozenge to slowly dissolve (about 20-30 minutes). Minimize swallowing. Do not chew or swallow lozenge.
  • you may feel a warm or tingling sensation
  • occasionally move the lozenge from one side of your mouth to the other until completely dissolved (about 20-30 minutes)
  • do not eat or drink 15 minutes before using or while the lozenge is in your mouth
  • to improve your chances of quitting, use at least 9 lozenges per day for the first 6 weeks
  • do not use more than one lozenge at a time or continuously use one lozenge after another since this may cause you hiccups, heartburn, nausea or other side effects
  • do not use more than 5 lozenges in 6 hours. Do not use more than 20 lozenges per day.
  • it is important to complete treatment. If you feel you need to use the lozenge for a longer period to keep from smoking, talk to your health care provider.

4 mg:

  • if you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use. No studies have been done to show if this product will work for you.
  • before using this product, read the enclosed User’s Guide for complete directions and other important information
  • begin using the lozenge on your quit day
  • if you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up, use 2 mg nicotine lozenge
  • if you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up, use 4 mg nicotine lozenge according to the following 12 week schedule:
Weeks 1 to 6 Weeks 7 to 9 Weeks 10 to 12
1 lozenge every 1 to 2 hours 1 lozenge every 2 to 4 hours 1 lozenge every 4 to 8 hours
  • nicotine lozenge is a medicine and must be used a certain way to get the best results
  • place the lozenge in your mouth and allow the lozenge to slowly dissolve (about 20-30 minutes). Minimize swallowing. Do not chew or swallow lozenge.
  • you may feel a warm or tingling sensation
  • occasionally move the lozenge from one side of your mouth to the other until completely dissolved (about 20-30 minutes)
  • do not eat or drink 15 minutes before using or while the lozenge is in your mouth
  • to improve your chances of quitting, use at least 9 lozenges per day for the first 6 weeks
  • do not use more than one lozenge at a time or continuously use one lozenge after another since this may cause you hiccups, heartburn, nausea or other side effects
  • do not use more than 5 lozenges in 6 hours. Do not use more than 20 lozenges per day.
  • it is important to complete treatment. If you feel you need to use the lozenge for a longer period to keep from smoking, talk to your health care provider.
Other Information
  • each lozenge contains: sodium, 17 mg
  • store at 20 – 25°C (68 – 77°F)
  • keep container tightly closed and protect from light

Inactive Ingredients

acacia, acetic acid, benzaldehyde, ethyl acetate, ethyl butyrate, ethyl isovalerate, flavors, frambinon, magnesium stearate, mannitol, menthol, potassium bicarbonate, sodium alginate, sodium carbonate anhydrous, sucralose, xanthan gum

Questions Or Comments?

call toll-free1-800-585-8682 weekdays (9:00 am to 8:00 pm EST)

Issued: 0220

Distributed by:

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Inc.

Princeton, NJ 08540

Made in Denmark

Stop Use and Ask Doctor If
  • mouth problems occur
  • persistent indigestion or severe sore throat occurs
  • irregular heartbeat or palpitations occur
  • you get symptoms of nicotine overdose such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, weakness and rapid heartbeat
  • you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as difficulty breathing or rash)

2 Mg Container Carton Label

Habitrol Lozenge, 2 mg - Container Carton

4 Mg Container Carton Label

Nicotine Polacrilex Lozenge, 4 mg - Container Carton

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have
  • a sodium-restricted diet
  • heart disease, recent heart attack, or irregular heartbeat. Nicotine can increase your heart rate.
  • high blood pressure not controlled with medication. Nicotine can increase your blood pressure.
  • stomach ulcer or diabetes
  • history of seizures

Active Ingredients (in Each Lozenge)

Nicotine polacrilex, 2 mg

Nicotine polacrilex, 4 mg

Keep Out of Reach of Children and Pets

Nicotine lozenges may have enough nicotine to make children and pets sick. If you need to remove the lozenge, wrap it in paper and throw away in the trash. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are
  • using a non-nicotine stop smoking drug
  • taking prescription medicine for depression or asthma. Your prescription dose may need to be adjusted.


Structured Label Content

Use

  • reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking
Section 42229-5 (42229-5)

TO INCREASE YOUR SUCCESS IN QUITTING:

1. You must be motivated to quit.

2. Use Enough - Use at leat 9 Nicotine Polacrilex Lozenges per day during the first six weeks.

3. Use Long Enough - Use Nicotine Polacrilex Lozenges for the full 12 weeks.

4. Use With a Support Program as directed in the enclosed User's Guide.

• not for sale to those under 18 years of age

• proof of age required

• not for sale in vending machines or from any source where proof of age cannot be verified

Purpose

Stop smoking aid

Warnings

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, only use this medicine on the advice of your health care provider. Smoking can seriously harm your child. Try to stop smoking without using any nicotine replacement medicine. This medicine is believed to be safer than smoking. However, the risks to your child from this medicine are not fully known.

Directions

2 mg:

  • if you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use. No studies have been done to show if this product will work for you.
  • before using this product, read the enclosed User’s Guide for complete directions and other important information
  • begin using the lozenge on your quit day
  • if you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up, use 4 mg nicotine lozenge
  • if you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up, use 2 mg nicotine lozenge according to the following 12 week schedule:
Weeks 1 to 6 Weeks 7 to 9 Weeks 10 to 12
1 lozenge every 1 to 2 hours 1 lozenge every 2 to 4 hours 1 lozenge every 4 to 8 hours
  • nicotine lozenge is a medicine and must be used a certain way to get the best results
  • place the lozenge in your mouth and allow the lozenge to slowly dissolve (about 20-30 minutes). Minimize swallowing. Do not chew or swallow lozenge.
  • you may feel a warm or tingling sensation
  • occasionally move the lozenge from one side of your mouth to the other until completely dissolved (about 20-30 minutes)
  • do not eat or drink 15 minutes before using or while the lozenge is in your mouth
  • to improve your chances of quitting, use at least 9 lozenges per day for the first 6 weeks
  • do not use more than one lozenge at a time or continuously use one lozenge after another since this may cause you hiccups, heartburn, nausea or other side effects
  • do not use more than 5 lozenges in 6 hours. Do not use more than 20 lozenges per day.
  • it is important to complete treatment. If you feel you need to use the lozenge for a longer period to keep from smoking, talk to your health care provider.

4 mg:

  • if you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use. No studies have been done to show if this product will work for you.
  • before using this product, read the enclosed User’s Guide for complete directions and other important information
  • begin using the lozenge on your quit day
  • if you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up, use 2 mg nicotine lozenge
  • if you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up, use 4 mg nicotine lozenge according to the following 12 week schedule:
Weeks 1 to 6 Weeks 7 to 9 Weeks 10 to 12
1 lozenge every 1 to 2 hours 1 lozenge every 2 to 4 hours 1 lozenge every 4 to 8 hours
  • nicotine lozenge is a medicine and must be used a certain way to get the best results
  • place the lozenge in your mouth and allow the lozenge to slowly dissolve (about 20-30 minutes). Minimize swallowing. Do not chew or swallow lozenge.
  • you may feel a warm or tingling sensation
  • occasionally move the lozenge from one side of your mouth to the other until completely dissolved (about 20-30 minutes)
  • do not eat or drink 15 minutes before using or while the lozenge is in your mouth
  • to improve your chances of quitting, use at least 9 lozenges per day for the first 6 weeks
  • do not use more than one lozenge at a time or continuously use one lozenge after another since this may cause you hiccups, heartburn, nausea or other side effects
  • do not use more than 5 lozenges in 6 hours. Do not use more than 20 lozenges per day.
  • it is important to complete treatment. If you feel you need to use the lozenge for a longer period to keep from smoking, talk to your health care provider.
Other Information (Other information)
  • each lozenge contains: sodium, 17 mg
  • store at 20 – 25°C (68 – 77°F)
  • keep container tightly closed and protect from light

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

acacia, acetic acid, benzaldehyde, ethyl acetate, ethyl butyrate, ethyl isovalerate, flavors, frambinon, magnesium stearate, mannitol, menthol, potassium bicarbonate, sodium alginate, sodium carbonate anhydrous, sucralose, xanthan gum

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

call toll-free1-800-585-8682 weekdays (9:00 am to 8:00 pm EST)

Issued: 0220

Distributed by:

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Inc.

Princeton, NJ 08540

Made in Denmark

Stop Use and Ask Doctor If (Stop use and ask doctor if)
  • mouth problems occur
  • persistent indigestion or severe sore throat occurs
  • irregular heartbeat or palpitations occur
  • you get symptoms of nicotine overdose such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, weakness and rapid heartbeat
  • you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as difficulty breathing or rash)

2 Mg Container Carton Label (2 mg container carton label)

Habitrol Lozenge, 2 mg - Container Carton

4 Mg Container Carton Label (4 mg container carton label)

Nicotine Polacrilex Lozenge, 4 mg - Container Carton

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have (Ask a doctor before use if you have)
  • a sodium-restricted diet
  • heart disease, recent heart attack, or irregular heartbeat. Nicotine can increase your heart rate.
  • high blood pressure not controlled with medication. Nicotine can increase your blood pressure.
  • stomach ulcer or diabetes
  • history of seizures

Active Ingredients (in Each Lozenge) (Active ingredients (in each lozenge))

Nicotine polacrilex, 2 mg

Nicotine polacrilex, 4 mg

Keep Out of Reach of Children and Pets (Keep out of reach of children and pets)

Nicotine lozenges may have enough nicotine to make children and pets sick. If you need to remove the lozenge, wrap it in paper and throw away in the trash. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are (Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are)
  • using a non-nicotine stop smoking drug
  • taking prescription medicine for depression or asthma. Your prescription dose may need to be adjusted.


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