Label: NICORETTE- nicotine polacrilex lozenge

  • NDC Code(s): 0135-0508-02, 0135-0508-03, 0135-0508-04, 0135-0509-02, view more
    0135-0509-03, 0135-0509-04
  • Packager: Haleon US Holdings LLC
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: New Drug Application

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Updated March 5, 2024

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  • Active ingredient (in each lozenge) (2 mg)

    Nicotine polacrilex, 2 mg

  • Active ingredient (in each lozenge) (4 mg)

    Nicotine polacrilex, 4 mg

  • Purpose

    Stop smoking aid

  • Use

    • 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

    • heart disease, recent heart attack, or irregular heartbeat. Nicotine can increase your heart rate.
    • high blood pressure not controlled with medication. Nicotine can increase your 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 a prescription medicine for depression or asthma. Your prescription dose may need to be adjusted.

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • mouth problems occur
    • persistent indigestion or severe sore throat occurs
    • 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.

    Nicotine lozenges may have enough nicotine to make children and pets sick. If you need to remove the lozenge, wrap it 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 Lozenge)

    • if you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use. No studies have been done to show if this product will work for you.
    • before using this product, read the enclosed User’s Guide for complete directions and other important information
    • begin using the lozenge on your quit day
    • 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. 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
    • 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.
    • it is important to complete treatment. If you feel you need to use the lozenge for a longer period to keep from smoking, talk to your health care provider.
  • Directions (4 mg Lozenge)

    • if you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use. No studies have been done to show if this product will work for you.
    • before using this product, read the enclosed User’s Guide for complete directions and other important information
    • begin using the lozenge on your quit day
    • if you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up,use 2 mg nicotine lozenge
    • if you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up,use 4 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. 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
    • 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.
    • it is important to complete treatment. If you feel you need to use the lozenge for a longer period to keep from smoking, talk to your health care provider.
  • Other information

    • store at 20 – 25 oC (68 – 77 oF)
    • keep vial tightly closed and protect from light
  • Inactive ingredients

    acesulfame potassium, calcium polycarbophil, flavors, magnesium stearate, mannitol, potassium bicarbonate, sodium alginate, sodium carbonate, xanthan gum

  • Questions or comments?

    call toll-free 1-888-569-1743

  • Principal Display Panel

    NDC 0135-0508-02

    Nicorette ®

    nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 2 mg

    stop smoking aid

    miniLozenge

    Mint

    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 Lozenge

    81 LOZENGES,2 mg Each

    (3 Vials of 27)

    Opening Directions:

    Push in child resistant tab on the vial with thumb.

    Flip up the top of vial. Turn upside down and shake to remove lozenge.

    TO INCREASE YOUR SUCCESS IN QUITTING:

    1. You must be motivated to quit.
    2. Use Enough– Use at least 9 Nicorette®mini lozenges per day during the first six weeks.
    3. Use Long Enough– Use Nicorette®mini lozenges for the full 12 weeks.
    4. Use With a Support Programas directed in the enclosed User’s Guide.
    5. not for sale to those under 18 years of age
    6. proof of age required
    7. not for sale in vending machines or from any source where proof of age cannot be verified

    TAMPER EVIDENT FEATURE:Do not use if clear neckband printed "SEALED FOR SAFETY" is missing or broken. Retain outer carton for full product uses, directions and warnings.

    For more information and for a FREE individualized stop smoking program, please visit www.Nicorette.comor see inside for more details.

    Trademarks are owned by or licensed to the GSK group of companies.

    Distributed By:

    GSKConsumer Healthcare

    Warren, NJ 07059

    Made in Switzerland

    ©2015 GSK group of companies or its licensor. All rights reserved.

    104277XB

    Nicorette Mini Lozenge 2 mg 81 ct carton
  • Principal Display Panel

    NDC 0135-0509-02

    Nicorette ®

    nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 4mg

    stop smoking aid

    miniLozenge

    Mint

    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 Lozenge

    81 LOZENGES,4 mg Each

    (3 Vials of 27)

    Opening Directions:

    Push in child resistant tab on the vial with thumb.

    Flip up the top of vial. Turn upside down and shake to remove lozenge.

    TO INCREASE YOUR SUCCESS IN QUITTING:

    1. You must be motivated to quit.
    2. Use Enough– Use at least 9 Nicorette®mini lozenges per day during the first six weeks.
    3. Use Long Enough– Use Nicorette®mini lozenges for the full 12 weeks.
    4. Use With a Support Programas directed in the enclosed User’s Guide.
    5. not for sale to those under 18 years of age
    6. proof of age required
    7. not for sale in vending machines or from any source where proof of age cannot be verified

    TAMPER EVIDENT FEATURE:Do not use if clear neckband printed "SEALED FOR SAFETY" is missing or broken. Retain outer carton for full product uses, directions and warnings.

    For more information and for a FREE individualized stop smoking program, please visit www.Nicorette.comor see inside for more details.

    Trademarks are owned by or licensed to the GSK group of companies.

    Distributed By:

    GSKConsumer Healthcare

    Warren, NJ 07059

    Made in the Switzerland

    ©2015 GSK group of companies or its licensor. All rights reserved.

    104255XB

    Nicorette Mini Lozenge 4 mg 81 ct carton
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    NICORETTE 
    nicotine polacrilex lozenge
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0135-0508
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    NICOTINE (UNII: 6M3C89ZY6R) (NICOTINE - UNII:6M3C89ZY6R) NICOTINE2 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    POLACRILIN (UNII: RCZ785HI7S)  
    ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)  
    CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL (UNII: 8F049NKY49)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)  
    POTASSIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: HM5Z15LEBN)  
    SODIUM ALGINATE (UNII: C269C4G2ZQ)  
    SODIUM CARBONATE (UNII: 45P3261C7T)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorwhite (white to off-white) Scoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize10mm
    FlavorMINTImprint Code M
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0135-0508-023 in 1 CARTON03/01/2010
    127 in 1 CONTAINER; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:0135-0508-035 in 1 CARTON03/01/2010
    227 in 1 CONTAINER; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    3NDC:0135-0508-0420 in 1 CONTAINER; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/01/2010
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    NDANDA02236003/01/2010
    NICORETTE 
    nicotine polacrilex lozenge
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0135-0509
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    NICOTINE (UNII: 6M3C89ZY6R) (NICOTINE - UNII:6M3C89ZY6R) NICOTINE4 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    POLACRILIN (UNII: RCZ785HI7S)  
    ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)  
    CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL (UNII: 8F049NKY49)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)  
    POTASSIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: HM5Z15LEBN)  
    SODIUM ALGINATE (UNII: C269C4G2ZQ)  
    SODIUM CARBONATE (UNII: 45P3261C7T)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorwhite (white to off-white) Scoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize10mm
    FlavorMINTImprint Code F
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0135-0509-023 in 1 CARTON03/01/201008/31/2024
    127 in 1 CONTAINER; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:0135-0509-035 in 1 CARTON03/01/201008/31/2024
    227 in 1 CONTAINER; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    3NDC:0135-0509-0420 in 1 CONTAINER; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/01/201008/31/2024
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    NDANDA02236003/01/201008/31/2024
    Labeler - Haleon US Holdings LLC (079944263)