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Nicotine

Nicotine is a brand of Nicotine.

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: 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 2024). Your prescription and pharmacist come first.

How to use Nicotine

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
  • 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 longer period to keep from smoking, talk to your health care provider
Talk to a doctor first if
  • 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
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. …

Possible side effects

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)

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

Each piece contains: calcium 94 mg, sodium 13 mg store at 20 - 25°C (68 - 77°F) protect from light 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 2024-12-30.

How much Nicotine costs

In other countries

Prices in other countries are not what you will pay where you live; they show how prices compare.

Same medicine, other brands

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

Registered products

United States (FDA)

Nicotine PolacrilexNICOTINE 2 mg/1 · Gum, Chewing · P & L Development, LLC
NDC 59726-482Label
NicotineNICOTINE 2 mg/1 · Lozenge · Aurohealth LLC
NDC 58602-835Label
Nicorette 4mg White Ice Mint Gum, Lil Drug StoreNICOTINE 4 mg/1 · Gum, Chewing · Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.
NDC 66715-8125Label
Nicotine PolacrilexNICOTINE 4 mg/1 · Lozenge · Bryant Ranch Prepack
NDC 71335-2730Label
Nicorette 4mg Cinnamon SurgeNICOTINE 4 mg/1 · Gum, Chewing · Lil' Drug Store products, Inc.
NDC 66715-8123Label

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

Safety alerts and recalls

Nicotine Transdermal System Patch, 14 mg, 14 patches per box, Aveva, Distributed by: RUGBY LABORATORIES, Indianapolis, IN 46268, www.majorpharmaceuticals.com, NDC 0536-5895-88.U.S. FDA Class III
14 May 2026 · AVEVA Drug Delivery Systems, Inc. · OngoingFailed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Elevated levels of oxidative-related impurities, exceeding shelf-life specifications during stability testing of individual units.
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.

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

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Questions about Nicotine

What is in Nicotine?

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

What is Nicotine used for?

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

How do I take Nicotine?

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

Can I take Nicotine while breastfeeding?

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, only use this medicine on the advice of your health care provider. Ask your doctor or midwife first.

Do I need a prescription for Nicotine?

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

What brands contain Nicotine?

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

What are the side effects of Nicotine?

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

Can I take Nicotine 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 should I store Nicotine?

each piece contains: calcium 94 mg, sodium 13 mg store at 20 - 25°C (68 - 77°F) protect from light

How can I check that my Nicotine 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.