FDA Label for Nicorette

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Nicorette Product Label

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Active Ingredient (In Each Lozenge) (2 Mg)



Nicotine polacrilex, 2 mg


Active Ingredient (In Each Lozenge) (4 Mg)



Nicotine polacrilex, 4 mg


Purpose



Stop smoking aid


Use



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

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 (Mint)



  • •if you are allergic to soya

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

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 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)

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.


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.

Directions (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 (Original)



  • each lozenge contains: sodium, 18 mg
  • •Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine 3.4 mg per lozenge
  • •store at 20 - 25°C (68 - 77°F)
  • •keep POPPAC tightly closed and protect from light

Other Information (Mint)



  • each lozenge contains: sodium, 18 mg
  • •Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine 3.4 mg per lozenge
  • •store at 20 - 25°C (68 - 77°F)
  • •keep POPPAC tightly closed and protect from light

Other Information (Cherry)



  • each lozenge contains: sodium, 18mg
  • •store at 20 - 25°C (68 - 77°F)
  • •keep POPPAC tightly closed and protect from light

Inactive Ingredients (Original)



aspartame, calcium polycarbophil, flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, potassium bicarbonate, sodium alginate, sodium carbonate, xanthan gum


Inactive Ingredients (Mint)



acacia, aspartame, calcium polycarbophil, corn syrup solids, flavors, lactose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, mannitol, potassium bicarbonate, sodium alginate, sodium carbonate, soy protein, triethyl citrate, xanthan gum


Inactive Ingredients (Cherry)



acesulfame potassium, benzyl alcohol, butylhydroxy toluene, calcium polycarbophil, coconut and/or palm kernel oil, eugenol, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, mannitol, modified corn starch, potassium bicarbonate, sodium alginate, sodium carbonate, xanthan gum


Questions Or Comments?



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NDC 0135-0514-03

Nicorette®

nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 2 mg

stop smoking aid

Lozenge

NEW DIRECTIONS FOR USE

  • •Keep Using if You Slip Up and Have a Cigarette
  • •Use Beyond 12 Weeks if Needed to Quit
  • Includes User’s Guide

    2 mg

    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 Nicorette 4mg Lozenge

    Original

    108 Lozenges, 2mg Each

    • •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
    • This product is protected in sealed blisters.

      Do not use if individual blisters or printed backings are broken, open, or torn

      TO INCREASE YOUR SUCCESS IN QUITTING:

      • •You must be motivated to quit.
      • Use Enough - Use at least 9 Nicorette Lozenges per day during the first six weeks.
      • Use Long Enough - Use Nicorette for the full 12 weeks.
      • Use With a Support Program as directed in the enclosed User’s Guide.
      • To remove the lozenge, tear off single unit.

        Peel off backing starting at corner with loose edge.

        Push lozenge through foil.

        For more information and for a FREE individualized stop smoking program, please visit www.Nicorette.com or see inside for more details

        •  NICORETTE, and the NICORETTE sunburst design are registered trademarks of the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies.
        • Distributed By:

          GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P.

          Moon Township, PA 15108

          Made in the Switzerland

          ©2013 GlaxoSmithKline

          30743XC

          NDC 0135-0515-03

          Nicorette®

          nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 4mg

          stop smoking aid

          Lozenge

          NEW DIRECTIONS FOR USE

          • •Keep Using if You Slip Up and Have a Cigarette
          • •Use Beyond 12 Weeks if Needed to Quit
          • Includes User’s Guide

            4mg

            FOR THOSE WHO SMOKE THEIR FIRST CIGARETTE WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF WAKING UP. If you smoke your first cigarette MORE THAN 30 MINUTES after waking up, use Nicorette 2mg Lozenge

            Original

            108 Lozenges, 4mg Each

            • •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
            • This product is protected in sealed blisters.

              Do not use if individual blisters or printed backings are broken, open, or torn

              TO INCREASE YOUR SUCCESS IN QUITTING:

              • •You must be motivated to quit.
              • Use Enough - Use at least 9 Nicorette Lozenges per day during the first six weeks.
              • Use Long Enough - Use Nicorette for the full 12 weeks.
              • Use With a Support Program as directed in the enclosed User’s Guide.
              • To remove the lozenge, tear off single unit.

                Peel off backing starting at corner with loose edge.

                Push lozenge through foil.

                For more information and for a FREE individualized stop smoking program, please visit www.Nicorette.com or see inside for more details

                •  NICORETTE, and the NICORETTE sunburst design are registered trademarks of the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies.
                • Distributed By:

                  GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P.

                  Moon Township, PA 15108

                  Made in the Switzerland

                  ©2013 GlaxoSmithKline

                  30744XC

                  NDC 0135-0510-07

                  Nicorette®

                  nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 2 mg

                  stop smoking aid

                  Lozenge

                  Includes User’s Guide

                  2mg

                  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 Nicorette 4 mg Lozenge

                  Mint

                  144 Lozenges, 2 mg Each

                  (6 POPPAC® Containers of 24)

                  • 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
                  • TAMPER EVIDENT FEATURE: Do not use if clear neckband printed “SEALED FOR SAFETY” is missing or broken.

                    Retain outer carton for full product uses, directions and warnings.

                    TO INCREASE YOUR SUCCESS IN QUITTING:

                    • 1.You must be motivated to quit.
                    • 2.Use Enough - Use at least 9 Nicorette®Lozenges per day during the first six weeks.
                    • 3.Use Long Enough - Use Nicorette® Lozenges for the full 12 weeks.
                    • 4.Use With a Support Program as directed in the enclosed User’s Guide.
                    • Nicorette® POPPAC®

                      To open vial, push in child resistant band on the POPPAC® container with thumb.

                      Flip up the top of the POPPAC® and remove lozenge. A small amount of powder on opening of the POPPAC® is normal.

                      For more information and for a FREE individualized stop smoking program, please visit www.Nicorette.com or see inside for more details.

                      Trademarks are owned by or licensed to the GSK group of companies.

                      Distributed By:

                      GSK Consumer Healthcare

                      Warren, NJ 07059

                      Made in Switzerland

                      Made in the Switzerland

                      ©2015 GSK group of companies or its licensor. All rights reserved.

                      104959XC

                      NDC 0135-0511-07

                      Nicorette®

                      nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 4 mg

                      stop smoking aid

                      Lozenge

                      Includes User’s Guide

                      4 mg

                      FOR THOSE WHO SMOKE THEIR FIRST CIGARETTE WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF WAKING UP.

                      If you smoke your first cigarette MORE THAN 30 MINUTES after waking up, use Nicorette® 2 mg Lozenge

                      Mint

                      144 Lozenges, 4 mg Each

                      (6 POPPAC® Containers of 24)

                      • 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
                      • TAMPER EVIDENT FEATURE: Do not use if clear neckband printed “SEALED FOR SAFETY” is missing or broken.

                        Retain outer carton for full product uses, directions and warnings.

                        TO INCREASE YOUR SUCCESS IN QUITTING:

                        • 1.You must be motivated to quit.
                        • 2.Use Enough - Use at least 9 Nicorette®Lozenges per day during the first six weeks.
                        • 3.Use Long Enough - Use Nicorette® for the full 12 weeks.
                        • 4.Use With a Support Program as directed in the enclosed User’s Guide.
                        • Nicorette® POPPAC®

                          To open vial, push in child resistant band on the POPPAC® container with thumb.

                          Flip up the top of the POPPAC® and remove lozenge. A small amount of powder on opening of the POPPAC® is normal.

                          For more information and for a FREE individualized stop smoking program, please visit www.Nicorette.com or see inside for more details.

                          Trademarks are owned by or licensed to the GSK group of companies.

                          Distributed By:

                          GSK Consumer Healthcare

                          Warren, NJ 07059

                          Made in the Switzerland

                          ©2015 GSK group of companies or its licensor. All rights reserved.

                          104960XC

                          NDC 0135-0512-01

                          Nicorette®

                          nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 2mg

                          stop smoking aid

                          Lozenge

                          NEW DIRECTIONS FOR USE

                          • •Keep Using if You Slip Up and Have a Cigarette
                          • •Use Beyond 12 Weeks if Needed to Quit
                          • Includes User’s Guide

                            2mg

                            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 Nicorette 4mg Lozenge

                            Cherry

                            72 Lozenges, 2mg Each

                            (3 Poppac® Containers of 24)

                            • •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
                            • TAMPER EVIDENT FEATURE: Do not use if clear neckband printed “SEALED FOR SAFETY” is missing or broken.

                              Retain outer carton for full product uses, directions and warnings.

                              TO INCREASE YOUR SUCCESS IN QUITTING:

                              • •You must be motivated to quit.
                              • Use Enough - Use at least 9 Nicorette Lozenges per day during the first six weeks.
                              • Use Long Enough - Use Nicorette for the full 12 weeks.
                              • Use With a Support Program as directed in the enclosed User’s Guide.
                              • Nicorette® POPPAC®

                                To open vial, push in child resistant band on the POPPAC with thumb.

                                Flip up the top of the POPPAC and remove lozenge. A small amount of powder on opening of the POPPAC is normal.

                                For more information and for a FREE individualized stop smoking program, please visit www.Nicorette.com or see inside for more details

                                NICORETTE, POPPAC and the NICORETTE sunburst design are registered trademarks of the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies.

                                Distributed By:

                                GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P.

                                Moon Township, PA 15108

                                Made in Switzerland

                                ©2013 GlaxoSmithKline

                                30747XC

                                NDC 0135-0513-01

                                Nicorette®

                                nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 4mg

                                stop smoking aid

                                Lozenge

                                NEW DIRECTIONS FOR USE

                                • •Keep Using if You Slip Up and Have a Cigarette
                                • •Use Beyond 12 Weeks if Needed to Quit
                                • Includes User’s Guide

                                  4mg

                                  FOR THOSE WHO SMOKE THEIR FIRST CIGARETTE WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF WAKING UP. If you smoke your first cigarette MORE THAN 30 MINUTES after waking up, use Nicorette 2mg Lozenge

                                  Cherry

                                  72 Lozenges, 4mg Each

                                  (3 Poppac® Containers of 24)

                                  • •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
                                  • TAMPER EVIDENT FEATURE: Do not use if clear neckband printed “SEALED FOR SAFETY” is missing or broken.

                                    Retain outer carton for full product uses, directions and warnings.

                                    TO INCREASE YOUR SUCCESS IN QUITTING:

                                    • •You must be motivated to quit.
                                    • Use Enough - Use at least 9 Nicorette Lozenges per day during the first six weeks.
                                    • Use Long Enough - Use Nicorette for the full 12 weeks.
                                    • Use With a Support Program as directed in the enclosed User’s Guide.
                                    • Nicorette® POPPAC®

                                      To open vial, push in child resistant band on the POPPAC with thumb.

                                      Flip up the top of the POPPAC and remove lozenge. A small amount of powder on opening of the POPPAC is normal.

                                      For more information and for a FREE individualized stop smoking program, please visit www.Nicorette.com or see inside for more details

                                      NICORETTE, POPPAC and the NICORETTE sunburst design are registered trademarks of the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies.

                                      Distributed By:

                                      GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P.

                                      Moon Township, PA 15108

                                      Made in Switzerland

                                      ©2013 GlaxoSmithKline

                                      30748XC


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