Nicotine

Manufacturer
QUALITY CHOICE (Chain Drug Marketing Association)
Effective date
2023-05-04
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
5
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 21:31:48

Label at a glance#

ProductNicotine
Active ingredientNICOTINE
Label structure14 sections

Dosage and administration

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 within 30 minutes of waking up, use 4 mg nicotine gum if you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up, use 2 mg nicotine gum according to the following...

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each chewing piece) - 2 mg

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Nicotine Polacrilex 2 mg (nicotine)

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Stop smoking aid

Use

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

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

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • 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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

  • 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

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • 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.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions - 2 mg

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • 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 within 30 minutes of waking up, use 4 mg nicotine gum
  • if you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up, use 2 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. 

Other information - 2 mg

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

  • each piece contains: calcium 115 mg, sodium 8 mg
  • store at 20 - 25ºC (68 - 77ºF)
  • protect from light

Inactive ingredients - 2 mg

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

acacia, acesulfame potassium, carnauba wax, FD&C blue #2 lake, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6 lake, flavors, gum base, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium oxide, sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, sucralose, talc, titanium dioxide and xylitol.

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Call 1-800-935-2362 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Principal display panel - 2 mg

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

*Compare to the Active Ingredient of Nicorette® Gum*

Nicotine Gum

Stop Smoking Aid

Nicotine Polacrilex Gum USP,

2 mg (nicotine )

Stop Smoking Aid

FOR THOSE WHO SMOKE THEIR FIRST CIGARETTE MORE THAN 30 MINUTES AFTER WAKING UP

If you smoke your first cigarette WITHIN
30 MINUTES of waking up, use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum USP, 4 mg

sugar free coated nicotine gum

COATED FRUIT FLAVOR

TO INCREASE YOUR SUCCESS IN QUITTING:

  1. You must be motivated to quit.
  2. Use Enough - Chew at least 9 pieces of Nicotine Polacrilex Gum per day during the first six weeks.
  3. Use Long Enough - Use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum for the full 12 weeks.
  4. Use with a Support Program as directed in the enclosed User's Guide.
  • Not for sale to those under 18 years of age.
  • Proof of age required.
  • Not for sale in vending machines or from any source where proof of age cannot be verified.

BLISTER PACKAGED FOR YOUR PROTECTION. DO NOT USE IF INDIVIDUAL SEAL ARE OPEN OR TORN.

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L,P., distributor or Nicorette® Gum.

Distributed by C.D.M.A.,©

43157 W 9 Mile Rd

Novi, MI 48375

www.qualitychoice.com

Package label 2 mg

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

QUALITY CHOICE Nicotine Gum Coated Fruit Flavor
QUALITY CHOICE Nicotine Gum Coated Fruit Flavor

FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDCDashboard titleSPL versionValidationDashboard ZIP
63868-844NICOTINE (NICOTINE POLACRILEX) GUM, CHEWING [QUALITY CHOICE (CHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOCIATION)]5Legacy NDC20230506_a512b8f6-4489-44b5-8d82-438785c6240e.zip

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
63868-844-20EA - Each63868-844e7fd5e43-3fec-4017-99ab-4aeee4113b9512022-11-07

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Product NDCPackage NDC
63868-84463868-844-20

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