Product Details:
Nicorette (nicotine)
This product is available without a prescription
Brand Name Options
- Manufacturer:
Pfizer
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Generic Options
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What are Generics? A generic
drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality,
how it is taken, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available
on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients
as the brand-name and works the same way in the body in the same amount of time.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is the generics
are less expensive and may look slightly different (e.g. different shape or color),
as trademark laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large
sums of money to invent a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies
can manufacture a copy of the brand-name drug and sell it at substantial discounts.
Description
NICORETTE GUM is a medicine which can help you stop smoking by reducing withdrawal symptoms and nicotine cravings.
Directions
Chew one NICORETTE piece slowly and intermittently for 30 minutes whenever you get the desire to smoke. Most people require approximately 10 pieces per day. Do not exceed 25 pieces per day (2mg) or 15 pieces per day (4mg). Reduce dose gradually after 3 months.
Cautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions concerning NICORETTE. Protect from light.
Side Effects
Because this gum contains nicotine, it has a peppery-like taste. It may cause a tingling sensation when chewed. During the first few days of using this medication, you may experience mouth sores, jaw muscle aches, increased saliva production, indigestion, or headache. These effects should disappear as use of the gum is continued. Chewing the gum too fast can cause lightheadedness, dizziness, hiccups, nausea, vomiting or insomnia. If these effects occur, chew the gum more slowly. Notify your doctor if you develop symptoms of too much nicotine in your body: cold sweats, fainting, confusion, pounding heart. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Active Ingredients
nicotine