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
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a sodium-restricted diet
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heart disease, recent heart attack, or irregular heartbeat. Nicotine can increase your heart rate.
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high blood pressure not controlled with medication. Nicotine can increase blood pressure.
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stomach ulcer or diabetes
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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using a non-nicotine stop smoking drug
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taking prescription medicine for depression or asthma. Your prescription dose may need to be adjusted.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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mouth, teeth or jaw problems occur
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irregular heartbeat or palpitations occur
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you get symptoms of nicotine overdose such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, weakness and rapid heartbeat
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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 (1-800-222-1222).
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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a sodium-restricted diet
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heart disease, recent heart attack, or irregular heartbeat. Nicotine can increase your heart rate.
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high blood pressure not controlled with medication. Nicotine can increase blood pressure.
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stomach ulcer or diabetes
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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using a non-nicotine stop smoking drug
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taking prescription medicine for depression or asthma. Your prescription dose may need to be adjusted.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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mouth, teeth or jaw problems occur
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irregular heartbeat or palpitations occur
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you get symptoms of nicotine overdose such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, weakness and rapid heartbeat
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you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as difficulty breathing or rash)
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if you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use
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before using this product, read the enclosed User’s Guide for complete directions and other important information
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begin using the gum on your quit day
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if you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up, use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, 4 mg
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if you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up, use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, 2 mg 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
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nicotine gum is a medicine and must be used a certain way to get the best results
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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.
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repeat this process until most of the tingle is gone (about 30 minutes)
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do not eat or drink for 15 minutes before chewing the nicotine gum, or while chewing a piece
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to improve your chances of quitting, use at least 9 pieces per day for the first 6 weeks
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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.
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do not use more than 24 pieces a day
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it is important to complete treatment. If you feel you need to use the gum for a longer period to keep from smoking, talk to your health care provider.
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if you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use
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before using this product, read the enclosed User’s Guide for complete directions and other important information
•
begin using the gum on your quit day
•
if you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up, use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, 4 mg
•
if you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up, use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, 2 mg 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)
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do not eat or drink for 15 minutes before chewing the nicotine gum, or while chewing a piece
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to improve your chances of quitting, use at least 9 pieces per day for the first 6 weeks
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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. If you feel you need to use the gum for a longer period to keep from smoking, talk to your health care provider.
•
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
•
begin using the gum on your quit day
•
if you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up, use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, 2 mg
•
if you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up, use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, 4 mg 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. If you feel you need to use the gum for a longer period to keep from smoking, talk to your health care provider.
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 lozenge
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.
stop using the nicotine lozenge at the end of 12 weeks. If you still feel the need to use nicotine lozenges, talk to your doctor.
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if you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use
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before using this product, read the enclosed User’s Guide for complete directions and other important information
•
begin using the gum on your quit day
•
if you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up, use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, 2 mg
•
if you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up, use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, 4 mg 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. If you feel you need to use the gum for a longer period to keep from smoking, talk to your health care provider.
•
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
•
begin using the gum on your quit day
•
if you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up, use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, 2 mg
•
if you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up, use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, 4 mg 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. If you feel you need to use the gum for a longer period to keep from smoking, talk to your health care provider.