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Nicotine - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 11822-3379
Drug Name

Nicotine

Type Brand
Pharm Class Cholinergic Nicotinic Agonist [EPC],
Nicotine [CS]
Active Ingredients
Nicotine 2 mg/1
Route ORAL
Dosage Form LOZENGE
RxCUI drug identifier 359817
Application Number ANDA210712
Labeler Name Rite Aid Corporation
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
11822-3379-5 3 bottle, plastic in 1 box (11822-3379-5) / 24 lozenge in 1 bottle, plastic (11822-3379-6)
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Active ingredient

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Active ingredient (in each lozenge) Nicotine polacrilex USP, 2 mg

Dosage and administration

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Directions 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 to 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 to 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.
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

Inactive ingredient

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Inactive ingredients acesulfame potassium, colloidal silicon dioxide, cherry flavor, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, mannitol, potassium bicarbonate, povidone, sodium alginate, sodium carbonate, sucralose,xanthan gum

Indications and usage

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

Purpose

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Purpose Stop smoking aid

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Nicotine nicotine polacrilex NICOTINE NICOTINE ACESULFAME POTASSIUM SILICON DIOXIDE HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED MAGNESIUM STEARATE MANNITOL POTASSIUM BICARBONATE POVIDONE SODIUM ALGINATE SODIUM CARBONATE SUCRALOSE XANTHAN GUM A613

Package label principal display panel

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Principal Display Panel Compare to the active ingredient in Nicorette® Lozenge* Nicotine Lozenges Nicotine Polacrilex Lozenge Stop Smoking Aid Sugar Free 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 4 mg Lozenge. CHERRY FLAVOR, 2 mg Each LOZENGES TO INCREASE YOUR SUCCESS IN QUITTING: 1. You must be motivated to quit. 2. Use Enough - Use at least 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 *This product is not manufactured or distributed by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P., distributor of Nicorette® Lozenge. TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING. KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR FULL PRODUCT USES, DIRECTIONS AND WARNINGS. DISTRIBUTED BY: RITE AID, 30 HUNTER LANE, CAMP HILL. PA 17011 www.riteaid.com Package Label Nicotine Lozenges 2 mg Cherry Flavor Nicotine Polacrilex Lozenge Stop Smoking Aid

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Other information each lozenge contains : sodium 14 mg store at 20º to 25ºC (68º to 77ºF) keep bottle tightly closed and protect from light

Ask doctor

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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 doctor or pharmacist

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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.

Keep out of reach of children

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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 (1-800-222-1222) right away

Questions

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Questions or comments? Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Stop use

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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)

Pregnancy or breast feeding

Pregnancy or Breast feeding
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.

Warnings

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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. 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away

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