Label: NICOTINE COATED FRUIT FLAVOR- nicotine polacrilex gum, chewing

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

Drug Label Information

Updated July 13, 2021

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  • Active Ingredient (in each chewing piece)

    Nicotine Polacrilex.....2 mg (nicotine)

    Nicotine Polacrilex.....4 mg (nicotine)

  • Purpose

    Stop smoking aid

  • Use

    • Reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking
  • Warnings

    Pregnancy/Breastfeeding

    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 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)

    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.

  • Directions (2 mg)

    • 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 instructions 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 6Weeks 7 to 9Weeks 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 in 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.
  • Directions (4 mg)

    • 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 insructions 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 6Weeks 7 to 9Weeks 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 in 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 115 mg, sodium 8 mg
    • (4 mg) each piece contains: calcium 115 mg, sodium 8 mg
    • store at 20º - 25ºC (68º-77ºF)
    • protect from light
  • Inactive ingredients (2 mg)

    acacia, acesulfame potassium, carnauba wax, FD&C blue #2 lake, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6 lake, flavors, gum base, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium oxide, sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, sucralose, talc, titanium dioxide and xylitol.

  • Inactive ingredients (4 mg)

    acacia, acesulfame potassium, carnauba wax, D&C yellow #10 lake, FD&C blue #2 lake, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6 lake, flavors, gum base, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium oxide, sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, sucralose, talc, titanium dioxide and xylitol.

  • Questions

    Questions or comments? Call 1-877-440-7867

  • Additional Information found on packaging

     TO INCREASE YOUR SUCCESS IN QUITTING:

    1. You must be motivated to quit.
    2. Use Enough - Chew at least 9 pieces of Nicotine Polacrilex Gum per day during the first six weeks.
    3. Use Long Enough - Use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum for the full 12 weeks.
    4. Use with a support program as 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.

    Blister packaged for your protection.

    Do not use if individual seals are open or torn.

    • 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.

    Distributed by:

    Sam's West, Inc.

    Bentonville, AR 72716

    DP22758

    DP22759



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    Nicotine Gum

    Nicotine Polacrilex Gum USP, (nicotine)

    Stop Smoking Aid

    FOR THOSE WHO SMOKE THEIR FIRST CIGARETTE
    WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF WAKING UP

    If you smoke your first cigarette MORE THAN 30 MINUTES
    after waking up, use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum USP, 2 mg

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    Coated Fruit Flavor

    231
    Pieces

    *Nicorette® Fruit Chill™ are trademarks of GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P.
    This product is not affiliated with GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P.

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    NICOTINE COATED FRUIT FLAVOR 
    nicotine polacrilex gum, chewing
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:68196-015
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    NICOTINE (UNII: 6M3C89ZY6R) (NICOTINE - UNII:6M3C89ZY6R) NICOTINE2 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ACACIA (UNII: 5C5403N26O)  
    ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)  
    CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 2 (UNII: L06K8R7DQK)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (90000 WAMW) (UNII: UKE75GEA7F)  
    MAGNESIUM OXIDE (UNII: 3A3U0GI71G)  
    SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)  
    SODIUM CARBONATE (UNII: 45P3261C7T)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    XYLITOL (UNII: VCQ006KQ1E)  
    POLACRILIN (UNII: RCZ785HI7S)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorbrown (light brown) Scoreno score
    ShapeSQUARE (biconvex) Size14mm
    FlavorFRUITImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:68196-015-01231 in 1 CARTON10/16/2017
    133 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA07904410/16/201706/30/2021
    NICOTINE COATED FRUIT FLAVOR 
    nicotine polacrilex gum, chewing
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:68196-016
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    NICOTINE (UNII: 6M3C89ZY6R) (NICOTINE - UNII:6M3C89ZY6R) NICOTINE4 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ACACIA (UNII: 5C5403N26O)  
    ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)  
    CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 2 (UNII: L06K8R7DQK)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (90000 WAMW) (UNII: UKE75GEA7F)  
    MAGNESIUM OXIDE (UNII: 3A3U0GI71G)  
    SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)  
    SODIUM CARBONATE (UNII: 45P3261C7T)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    XYLITOL (UNII: VCQ006KQ1E)  
    POLACRILIN (UNII: RCZ785HI7S)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorwhite (light tan) Scoreno score
    ShapeSQUARE (biconvex) Size14mm
    FlavorFRUITImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:68196-016-01231 in 1 CARTON10/16/2017
    133 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA07903810/16/2017
    Labeler - Sam's West, Inc. (051957769)