NICORETTE
Generic Name for NICORETTE
Nicotine polacrilex 2mg, 4mg; chewing gum; sugar-free; fresh mint, orange, or original flavor.
Legal Classification:
OTC
Manufacturer of NICORETTE
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
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Indications for NICORETTE
Adjunct in smoking cessation therapy.
Adult dose for NICORETTE
Use 2mg if patient smoked <25 cigarettes/day; use 4mg if patient smoked >24 cigarettes/day. Chew 1 piece slowly and intermittently over 30 minutes every 1–2 hours for 6 weeks (at least 9 per day), then every 2–4 hours for 3 weeks, then every 4–8 hours for 3 weeks, then stop; max 24 pieces/day.
Children's dosing for NICORETTE
Not recommended.
Contraindications for NICORETTE
Concurrent smoking or use of other nicotine products. Temporomandibular joint disease.
Warnings/Precautions for NICORETTE
Avoid immediately post-MI, in arrhythmias, or in severe or worsening angina pectoris. Hypertension. Coronary artery or vasospastic disease. Diabetes. Peptic ulcer. Oropharyngeal inflammation. Dental problems exacerbated by chewing. Pregnancy (attempt non-drug treatment first). Nursing mothers.
Interactions for NICORETTE
Do not eat or drink for 15 minutes before and during use; avoid concomitant acidic foods and beverages. Smoking cessation potentiates theophylline, insulin, β-blockers, pentazocine, oxazepam, tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., imipramine), caffeine, acetaminophen, adrenergic antagonists (e.g., prazosin, labetalol), others. Smoking cessation antagonizes adrenergic agonists (e.g., isoproterenol, phenylephrine), others.
Adverse Reactions for NICORETTE
Trauma to oral mucosa, teeth and dental work; jaw ache, GI upset, hiccups, dizziness, palpitations, hypertension.
How is NICORETTE supplied?
Starter kit—108 (w. educational materials)
Refill—48