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Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Preferred Plus Pharmacy NDC 61715-088-11 *Compare to the active ingredient in Nicorette® Sugar Free Nicotine Polacrilex Gum USP, 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 USP, 4 mg FREE AUDIO CD UPON REQUEST SEE INSIDE Original 110 Pieces, 2mg Each Preferred Plus Pharmacy NDC 0536-3029-06 *Compare to the active ingredient in Nicorette® Preferred Plus Pharmacy NDC 0536-3029-06 *Compare to the active ingredient in Nicorette®
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Preferred Plus Pharmacy NDC 61715-088-11 *Compare to the active ingredient in Nicorette® Sugar Free Nicotine Polacrilex Gum USP, 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 USP, 4 mg FREE AUDIO CD UPON REQUEST SEE INSIDE Original 110 Pieces, 2mg Each Preferred Plus Pharmacy NDC 0536-3029-06 *Compare to the active ingredient in Nicorette® Preferred Plus Pharmacy NDC 0536-3029-06 *Compare to the active ingredient in Nicorette®
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 4 mg nicotine gum if you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up, use 2 mg nicotine gum 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 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.
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 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.
Questions
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