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- Nicotine Polacrilex
- 2 Boxes, 190 Pieces Each
- Original Flavor
- 2 mg. or 4 mg.
| Active Ingredient (In Each Chewing Piece:) | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Nicotine Polacrilex (Equal to 2 mg Nicotine) 2 mg | Stop Smoking Aid. |
Uses
- Reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking.
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.
Directions
- 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 Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, 2 mg. If you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up, use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, 4 mg according to the following 12 week schedule: Weeks 1 to 6: 1 piece every 1 to 2 hours. Weeks 7 to 9: 1 piece every 2 to 4 hours. Weeks 10 to 12: 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. 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. To remove the gum, tear off single unit. Peel off backing starting at corner with loose edge. Push gum through foil.
- If You Are Under 18 Years of Age
- Ask a doctor before use.
Other Information
- Each Piece Contains: Calcium 100 mg and sodium 11 mg. Store at 20 - 25 degrees C (68 - 77 degrees F). Protect from light.
Inactive Ingredients
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Why is this item marked as FSA Eligible?
This item is marked with the following icon as FSA eligible to identify that it MAY be purchased using a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
What is a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)?
A FSA (Flexible Spending Account) allows use of the funds an individual has designated to be set aside pre-tax for medical expenses, typically with their employer, when selecting healthcare programs during the previous year.
What types of purchases are FSA eligible?
Over-the-counter medical supplies and equipment are considered reimbursable by an FSA account in 2011 and include the following categories:
- Contact lens solution
- Prescription contact lenses with correction only
- Diagnostic devices (i.e. blood pressure and blood glucose monitors)
- Durable medical equipment and goods
- Insulin
- Prescription medications
Note: Although the IRS sets guidelines for FSA programs, individual employers have the final determination of which expenses are covered by their FSA programs.
