Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Nicotine Polacrilex
- Form
- Gum, Chewing, Lozenge
- Strength
- Nicotine Polacrilex EQ 2MG Base · Nicotine Polacrilex EQ 4MG Base
- Type
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
- Brand or generic
- Generic
- May treat
- ulcerative colitis, tobacco use disorder
- Manufacturer
- P and L
- FDA application
- ANDA076568
What is Nicotine Polacrilex?
From the FDA label:Use reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking
How to use
Nicotine Polacrilex is sold in more than one form (Gum, Chewing and Lozenge), and each is dosed differently. The instructions below come from the FDA label for application ANDA076568 — follow the label that came with the product you were actually prescribed.
Directions 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 it is important to complete treatment. If you feel you need to use the gum for a…
Warnings
Important safety information
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.
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Gum, Chewing and Lozenge
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
Ways to save
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Nicotine Polacrilex treat?
- Nicotine Polacrilex (Nicotine Polacrilex) may be used to treat ulcerative colitis, tobacco use disorder, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Nicotine Polacrilex?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Nicotine Polacrilex. To pay less, Nicotine Polacrilex is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Nicotine Polacrilex?
- Nicotine Polacrilex is marketed by P and L. You can see P and L's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Nicotine Polacrilex a brand-name or generic drug?
- Nicotine Polacrilex is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Nicotine Polacrilex. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
- Is Nicotine Polacrilex available over the counter?
- Yes. Nicotine Polacrilex is an over-the-counter (OTC) product — you can buy it without a prescription. Follow the label directions and ask a pharmacist if you're unsure whether it's right for you.
- What forms does Nicotine Polacrilex come in?
- Nicotine Polacrilex is currently marketed as gum, chewing and lozenge, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Nicotine Polacrilex FDA-registered?
- Nicotine Polacrilex is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA076568. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Is Nicotine Polacrilex safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Nicotine Polacrilex. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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