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Nicotine Mini

Nicotine Mini is a brand of Nicotine Polacrilex.

reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking.

Checked against the official label · Updated

Sold without prescription in some countries Oral Safety alerts on record

Nicotine Mini: quick answers

Used for
Reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking.
Prescription
Sold without prescription in the United States; rules differ by country.

From the official label (Dec 2025). Your prescription and pharmacist come first.

How to use Nicotine Mini

What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.

Who it is for

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

How to take it and how often
  • (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. …
Talk to a doctor first if
  • 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
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. …

Possible side effects

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)

Pregnancy and 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.

How to store it

Keep out of reach of children.

If you miss a dose

Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2025-12-06.

Same medicine, other brands

Products with Nicotine Polacrilex as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.

Registered products

United States (FDA)

Nicotine MiniNICOTINE 2 mg/1 · Lozenge · ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.
NDC 17856-1239Label
Nicotine Mini MiniNICOTINE 4 mg/1 · Lozenge · A-S Medication Solutions
NDC 50090-8151Label
Nicotine Mini MiniNICOTINE 2 mg/1 · Lozenge · A-S Medication Solutions
NDC 50090-8169Label
Nicotine MiniNICOTINE 4 mg/1 · Lozenge · Amazon.com Services LLC
NDC 72288-739Label
Nicotine MiniNICOTINE 4 mg/1 · Lozenge · P & L Development, LLC
NDC 59726-652Label

Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.

Safety alerts and recalls

Nicotine Gum, Nicotine Polacrilex Gum USP, 2 mg (nicotine), 110-count pieces per carton, Distributed By: Rite Aid, 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011, NDC 11822-3328-3.U.S. FDA Class III
9 Sep 2020 · P & L Developments, LLC · TerminatedLabeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert: The package insert included in the finished product is for the Canadian market and is not part of the current approved drug labeling.
Nicotine Polacrilex Lozenge, 2 mg Mint Mini. 27 Ct Tubes, Over the Counter. Perrigo, 502 Eastern Ave, Plant #6, Allegan, MI 49010. Labeled: A) CareOne, 81 and 108 Ct Cartons, DiU.S. FDA Class III
19 Aug 2014 · Perrigo Holland Inc · TerminatedFailed Dissolution Specifications and Failed Tablet Specifications: High 30 minute dissolution test and presence of broken lozenges.
Nicorette Lozenge and NicoDerm CQ, nicotine polacrilex system. 189 2mg Mint Flavored Lozenges + 21 31 mg Patches. OTC Only. GlaxoSmithKlein, 1000 GSK Drive, Moon Township, PA 1510U.S. FDA Class III
20 Feb 2014 · GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; dba-GlaxoSmithKline · TerminatedFailed Lozenge Specifications; Lozenges are overly thick, overly soft, and sub and superpotent.
Nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 2 mg, Original Flavor, 72 count cartons, 81 count cartons, and 108 count cartons. OTC. Labeled a. Nicorette, Distributed By: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer HU.S. FDA Class III
20 Feb 2014 · GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; dba-GlaxoSmithKline · TerminatedFailed Lozenge Specifications; Lozenges are overly thick, overly soft, and sub and superpotent.

A recall usually affects certain batches only. Compare the lot number on your pack.

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Questions about Nicotine Mini

What is in Nicotine Mini?

Nicotine Mini contains Nicotine Polacrilex. Other brands with the same active ingredient work the same way; the dose and strength on your pack are what matter.

What is Nicotine Mini used for?

reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking (From the official U.S. FDA label.)

How do I take Nicotine Mini?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: (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 n…

Can I take Nicotine Mini while breastfeeding?

Do I need a prescription for Nicotine Mini?

In many countries Nicotine Mini is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.

What brands contain Nicotine Mini?

Nicotine Mini is sold under names such as Thrive, Habitrol, Nicorette, Nicotrol, Nicduic, Nicoderm C-q, Nicorelief. Brand names differ between countries.

What are the side effects of Nicotine Mini?

The official label lists: 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) Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

Can I take Nicotine Mini when pregnant or 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 your doctor or midwife first.

How can I check that my Nicotine Mini is genuine?

Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

Sources

This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.