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.


Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have



  • •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. 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
    • •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. 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
    • •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 (Ice Mint)



  • •store at 20 - 25°C (68 - 77°F)
  • •Store in the original container

Inactive Ingredients (Ice Mint)



acesulfame potassium, flavors, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, potassium aluminum silicate, sodium carbonate, xanthan gum


Questions Or Comments?



call toll-free 1-888-569-1743


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NDC 0135-0625-02

NEW

Nicorette

nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 2 mg •stop smoking aid

Lozenge

Coated

Ice Mint

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.

2 mg

80 LOZENGES, 2mg EACH

(4 Packs of 20)

Includes User’s Guide

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

    TO OPEN

    PUSH

    LIFT

    TO CLOSE

    Push Cap Closed until you hear a CLICK to ensure child resistance

    CLICK

    Distributed By:

    GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare

    Warren, NJ 07059

    Made in the Switzerland

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

    ©2018 GSK group of companies or its licensor.

    106600XA

    NDC 0135-0626-02

    NEW

    Nicorette

    nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 4 mg •stop smoking aid

    Lozenge

    Coated Ice Mint

    FOR THOSE WHO SMOKE THEIR FIRST CIGARETTE MORE THAN 30 MINUTES AFTER WAKING UP.

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

    4 mg

    80 LOZENGES, 2mg EACH

    (4 Packs of 20)

    Includes User’s Guide

    TO INCREASE YOUR SUCCESS IN QUITTING:

    • 5.You must be motivated to quit.
    • 6.Use Enough - Use at least 9 Nicorette Lozenges per day during the first six weeks.
    • 7.Use Long Enough - Use Nicorette for the full 12 weeks.
    • 8.Use With a Support Program as directed in the enclosed User’s Guide.
    • For more information and for a FREE individualized stop smoking program, please visit www.Nicorette.com or see inside for more details.

      TO OPEN

      PUSH

      LIFT

      TO CLOSE

      Push Cap Closed until you hear a CLICK to ensure child resistance

      CLICK

      Distributed By:

      GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare

      Warren, NJ 07059

      Made in the Switzerland

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

      ©2018 GSK group of companies or its licensor.

      106608XA


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