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Nicorette Lozenge Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Nicotine polacrilex 2mg, 4mg; contains sodium, phenylalanine; mint, cherry, or original flavor.
See Also
How Supplied
Gum—20, 100, 110, 200; Lozenge—(mint, cherry)—72; (original)—108; Mini lozenge—20, 81, 108, 135
Manufacturer
Nicorette Lozenge Indications
Indications
Adjunct in smoking cessation therapy.
Nicorette Lozenge Dosage and Administration
Adult
Start on quit day. Do not chew or swallow lozenge. Use 2mg if patient smoked first cigarette >30 mins after waking up; use 4mg if patient smoked first cigarette within 30 mins of waking up. Dissolve slowly in mouth; minimize swallowing. ≥18yrs: 1 lozenge every 1–2hrs (at least 9 lozenges/day) for 6 weeks, then every 2–4hrs for 3 weeks, then every 4–8hrs for 3 weeks, then stop; max 5 lozenges/6hrs (20 lozenges/day).
Children
<18yrs: not recommended.
Nicorette Lozenge Contraindications
Not Applicable
Nicorette Lozenge Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Nicorette Lozenge Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Cardiovascular disease, recent heart attack, irregular heart beat. Uncontrolled hypertension. Peptic ulcer disease. Diabetes. History of seizures. Sodium-restricted diet. Discontinue and evaluate if irregular heart beat, palpitations, mouth/teeth/jaw problems, persistent indigestion, severe sore throat, nicotine overdose symptoms, or allergic reactions occur. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Nicorette Lozenge Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Nicorette Lozenge Interactions
Interactions
Do not eat or drink for 15 mins before and during use. Concomitant other non-nicotine smoking cessation drug. Concomitant antidepressants or anti-asthmatic drugs; may need to adjust dose.
Nicorette Lozenge Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hiccups, heartburn, dizziness, palpitations, hypertension, mouth problems.
Nicorette Lozenge Clinical Trials
See Literature
Nicorette Lozenge Note
Not Applicable
Nicorette Lozenge Patient Counseling
See Literature
