Label: NICORELIEF- nicotine polacrilex gum, chewing

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

Drug Label Information

Updated September 20, 2016

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  • Active ingredient (in each chewing piece)

    Nicotine polacrilex (equal to 4 mg nicotine)

  • 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

    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

    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 (1-800-222-1222).

  • 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 Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, 2 mg
    if you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up, use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, 4 mg 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

    each piece contains: calcium 100 mg and sodium 11 mg
    store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
    protect from light
  • Inactive ingredients

    acesulfame potassium, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, D&C yellow no. 10, flavors, gum base, sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate anhydrous, sorbitol, talc

  • Questions or comments?

    call 1-866-677-7858

  • Principal Display Panel

    COMPARE TO the active ingredient of NICORETTE® GUM

    NEW DIRECTIONS FOR USE

    Keep Using if You Slip Up and Have a Cigarette

    Use Beyond 12 Weeks if Needed to Quit

    NICOrelief®

    nicotine polacrilex gum, USP, 4 mg (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 NICOrelief®, Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, 2 mg

    mint flavor

    4mg

    50 Pieces

    actual size

    Includes User’s Guide

    Free Audio CD upon request. See inside.image description

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    NICORELIEF 
    nicotine polacrilex gum, chewing
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:17856-5734(NDC:0904-5737)
    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 CARBONATE (UNII: H0G9379FGK)  
    CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)  
    SODIUM CARBONATE (UNII: 45P3261C7T)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorYELLOW (light) Scoreno score
    ShapeRECTANGLESize16mm
    FlavorMINTImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:17856-5734-11 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product09/20/2016
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA07832604/12/2005
    Labeler - ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP. (047437707)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.047437707repack(17856-5734) , relabel(17856-5734)