Nicorette Fruit Chill Prescribing Information
Package insert / product label
Generic name: nicotine polacrilex
Dosage form: chewing gum, Fruit Chill
Drug class: Smoking cessation agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 5, 2024.
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Active ingredient (in each chewing piece)
Nicotine polacrilex (equal to 2 mg nicotine)
Nicotine polacrilex (equal to 4 mg nicotine)
Indications and Usage for Nicorette Fruit Chill
- reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking
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 blood pressure.
- stomach ulcer or diabetes
- history of seizures
Ask a doctor or a 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, teeth or jaw problems occur
- 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)
Related/similar drugs
bupropion, nicotine, varenicline, Chantix, Nicoderm CQ, Zyban
Nicorette Fruit Chill Dosage and Administration
- 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 within 30 minutes of waking up,use 4 mg nicotine gum
- 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 |
- 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.
Nicorette Fruit Chill Dosage and Administration
- 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 2mg nicotine gum
- if you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up,use 4mg 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
- 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.
Other information
- (2 mg) each piece contains:calcium 94 mg, sodium 11 mg
- (4 mg) each piece contains:calcium 94 mg, sodium 13 mg
- store at 20 - 25 oC (68 - 77 oF)
- protect from light
Inactive ingredients (2 mg)
acacia, acesulfame potassium, carnauba wax, edible ink, flavor, gum base, hypromellose, magnesium oxide, menthol, peppermint oil, polysorbate 80, sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, sucralose, titanium dioxide, xylitol
Inactive ingredients (4 mg)
acacia, acesulfame potassium, carnauba wax, D&C yellow #10 Al. lake, edible ink, flavor, gum base, hypromellose, magnesium oxide, menthol, peppermint oil, polysorbate 80, sodium carbonate, sucralose, titanium dioxide, xylitol
Questions or comments?
call toll-free 1-888-569-1743
TO INCREASE YOUR SUCCESS IN QUITTING:
- You must be motivated to quit.
- Use Enough– Chew at least 9 piecesof Nicorette gum per day during the first six weeks.
- Use Long Enough– Use Nicorettegum for the full 12 weeks.
- Use with a support programas directed in the enclosed User’s Guide.
To remove the gum, tear off single unit.
Peel off backing, starting at corner with loose edge.
Push gum through foil.
- 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 protected in sealed blisters. Do not use if individual blisters or printed backings are broken, open, or torn.
Nicorette is proud to offer a free individualized quit support program! Visit www.quit.com/join-myquit for details.
Additional information found on packaging
Includes Quit Support Program
TO INCREASE YOUR SUCCESS IN QUITTING:
- You must be motivated to quit.
- Use Enough– Chew at least 9 piecesof Nicorette gum per day during the first six weeks.
- Use Long Enough– Use Nicorettegum for the full 12 weeks.
- Use with a support programas directed in the enclosed User’s Guide.
To remove the gum, tear off single unit.
Peel off backing, starting at corner with loose edge.
Push gum through foil.
- 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 protected in sealed blisters. Do not use if individual blisters or printed backings are broken, open, or torn.
Nicorette is proud to offer a free individualized quit support program! Visit www.quit.com/join-myquit for details.
Principal Display Panel
NDC 0135-0241-02
NICORETTE HALEON
nicotine polacrilex gum, 2 mg stop smoking aid
Gum
2 mg
FOR THOSE WHO SMOKE THEIR FIRST CIGARETTE MORE THAN 30 MINUTES AFTER WAKING UP.
If you smoke your first cigarette WITHIN30 MINUTES of waking up, use Nicorette 4 mg Gum
COATED FOR BOLD FLAVOR
100 PIECES,2 mg EACH
Fruit Chill
824741 Front Label
Principal Display Panel
NDC 0135-0242-02 HALEON
NICORETTE
nicotine polacrilex gum, 4 mg stop smoking aid
Gum
4 mg
FOR THOSE WHO SMOKE THEIR FIRST CIGARETTE WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF WAKING UP.
If you smoke your first cigarette MORE THAN30 MINUTES after waking up, use Nicorette 2 mg Gum.
COATED FOR BOLD FLAVOR
100 PIECES,4 mg EACH
Fruit Chill
824744 Front Label
NICORETTE
FRUIT CHILL
nicotine polacrilex gum, chewing |
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Labeler - Haleon US Holdings LLC (079944263) |
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