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Nicotine Polacrilex

Nicotine Polacrilex is a brand of Nicotine Polacrilex.

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

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Sold without prescription in some countries Oral

Nicotine Polacrilex: 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 (Jul 2026). Your prescription and pharmacist come first.

How to use Nicotine Polacrilex

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
  • 2 mg : 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 (about 20-30 minutes)
  • 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 (about 20-30 minutes) 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. …
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 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 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 your blood pressure. …

Possible side effects

Stop use and ask 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)

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 2026-07-09.

Same medicine, other brands

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

Check your pack of Nicotine Polacrilex

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Questions about Nicotine Polacrilex

What is in Nicotine Polacrilex?

Nicotine Polacrilex 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 Polacrilex used for?

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

How do I take Nicotine Polacrilex?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: 2 mg : 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 lozeng…

Can I take Nicotine Polacrilex while breastfeeding?

Do I need a prescription for Nicotine Polacrilex?

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

What brands contain Nicotine Polacrilex?

Nicotine Polacrilex 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 Polacrilex?

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

How can I check that my Nicotine Polacrilex 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.