Nicorette White Ice Dosage
Generic name: NICOTINE 2mg
Dosage form: gum, chewing
Drug class: Smoking cessation agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 16, 2020.
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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 4 mg nicotine gum
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- if you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up, use 2 mg nicotine gum 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.
- •
- 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 2 mg nicotine gum
- •
- if you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up, use 4 mg nicotine gum 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
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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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