Good Sense Nicotine Nicotine Polacrilex NICOTINE NICOTINE ACACIA ACESULFAME POTASSIUM CALCIUM CARBONATE CARNAUBA WAX MALTITOL MENTHOL POLYSORBATE 60 SODIUM BICARBONATE SODIUM CARBONATE SORBITOL SUCRALOSE TALC TITANIUM DIOXIDE POLACRILIN white to off white coated Use • reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking

Good Sense Nicotine Nicotine Polacrilex NICOTINE NICOTINE ACACIA ACESULFAME POTASSIUM CALCIUM CARBONATE CARNAUBA WAX MALTITOL MENTHOL POLYSORBATE 60 SODIUM BICARBONATE SODIUM CARBONATE SORBITOL SUCRALOSE TALC TITANIUM DIOXIDE POLACRILIN white to off white coated

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Drug Facts

Composition & Profile

Active Ingredients
Active ingredient (in each chewing piece) Nicotine polacrilex (equal to 2 mg nicotine)
Inactive Ingredients
Inactive ingredients acacia acesulfame potassium calcium carbonate carnauba wax gum base maltitol menthol natural and artificial cinnamon and mint flavors polysorbate 60 sodium bicarbonate sodium carbonate anhydrous sorbitol sucralose talc titanium dioxide
Strengths
2 mg
Treats Conditions
Use Reduces Withdrawal Symptoms Including Nicotine Craving Associated With Quitting Smoking

Identifiers & Packaging

Container Type UNKNOWN
Packaging

Principal Display Panel Cinnamon Flavor See New Warnings Nicotine Polacrilex Gum 2 mg (nicotine) Stop Smoking Aid FOR THOSE WHO SMOKE THEIR FIRST CIGARETTE MORE THAN 30 MINUTES AFTER WAKING UP. If you smoke your first cigarette WITHIN 30 MINUTES of waking up, use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, 4 mg 2 mg Coated Gum Coated for Intense Flavor Actual Size 100 Pieces, 2 mg Each Compare to active ingredient of Nicorette® Coated Gum Good Sense Nicotine Polacrilex Gum Image 1 Good Sense Nicotine Polacrilex Gum Image 2

Package Descriptions
  • Principal Display Panel Cinnamon Flavor See New Warnings Nicotine Polacrilex Gum 2 mg (nicotine) Stop Smoking Aid FOR THOSE WHO SMOKE THEIR FIRST CIGARETTE MORE THAN 30 MINUTES AFTER WAKING UP. If you smoke your first cigarette WITHIN 30 MINUTES of waking up, use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, 4 mg 2 mg Coated Gum Coated for Intense Flavor Actual Size 100 Pieces, 2 mg Each Compare to active ingredient of Nicorette® Coated Gum Good Sense Nicotine Polacrilex Gum Image 1 Good Sense Nicotine Polacrilex Gum Image 2

Overview

Use • reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking

Indications & Usage

Use • reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking

Dosage & Administration

Directions • if you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use • before using this product, read the enclosed User’s Guide for complete directions and other important information • stop smoking completely when you begin using the gum • if you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up, use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, 4 mg • if you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up, use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, 2 mg according to the following 12 week schedule: Weeks 1 to 6 Weeks 7 to 9 Weeks 10 to 12 1 piece every 1 to 2 hours 1 piece every 2 to 4 hours 1 piece every 4 to 8 hours • nicotine gum is a medicine and must be used a certain way to get the best results • chew the gum slowly until it tingles. Then park it between your cheek and gum. When the tingle is gone, begin chewing again, until the tingle returns. • repeat this process until most of the tingle is gone (about 30 minutes) • do not eat or drink for 15 minutes before chewing the nicotine gum, or while chewing a piece • to improve your chances of quitting, use at least 9 pieces per day for the first 6 weeks • if you experience strong or frequent cravings, you may use a second piece within the hour. However, do not continuously use one piece after another since this may cause you hiccups, heartburn, nausea or other side effects. • do not use more than 24 pieces a day • it is important to complete treatment. Stop using the nicotine gum at the end of 12 weeks. If you still feel the need to use nicotine gum, talk to your doctor.

Warnings & Precautions
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. Do not use • if you continue to smoke, chew tobacco, use snuff, or use a nicotine patch or other nicotine containing products 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 blood pressure. • stomach ulcer or diabetes 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. Stop use and ask a doctor if • mouth, teeth or jaw problems occur • irregular heartbeat or palpitations occur • you get symptoms of nicotine overdose such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, weakness and rapid heartbeat • oral blistering occurs • you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as difficulty breathing or rash) Keep out of reach of children and pets. Pieces of nicotine gum may have enough nicotine to make children and pets sick. Wrap used pieces of gum 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)
Purpose

Purpose Stop smoking aid

Do Not Use

Do not use • if you continue to smoke, chew tobacco, use snuff, or use a nicotine patch or other nicotine containing products

Stop Use & Ask a Doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if • mouth, teeth or jaw problems occur • irregular heartbeat or palpitations occur • you get symptoms of nicotine overdose such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, weakness and rapid heartbeat • oral blistering occurs • you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as difficulty breathing or rash)

Keep Out of Reach of Children

Keep out of reach of children and pets. Pieces of nicotine gum may have enough nicotine to make children and pets sick. Wrap used pieces of gum 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)

Storage & Handling

Other information • each piece contains: calcium 100 mg and sodium 11 mg • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) • protect from light

Questions

Questions or comments? call 1-866-677-7858


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