Nicorette Fruit Chill

Generic name:nicotine polacrilex
Dosage form: chewing gum, Fruit Chill
Drug class:Smoking cessation agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 1, 2020.

Active ingredient (in each chewing piece)

Nicotine polacrilex (equal to 2 mg nicotine)

Nicotine polacrilex (equal to 4 mg nicotine)

Purpose

Stop smoking aid

Use

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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.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

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a sodium-restricted diet

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heart disease, recent heart attack, or irregular heartbeat. Nicotine can increase your heart rate.

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high blood pressure not controlled with medication. Nicotine can increase blood pressure.

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stomach ulcer or diabetes

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history of seizures

Ask a doctor or a pharmacist before use if you are

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using a non-nicotine stop smoking drug

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taking prescription medicine for depression or asthma. Your prescription dose may need to be adjusted.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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mouth, teeth or jaw problems occur

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irregular heartbeat or palpitations occur

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you get symptoms of nicotine overdose such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, weakness and rapid heartbeat

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you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as difficulty breathing or rash)

Keep out of reach of children and pets.

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 right away.

Directions (2 mg)

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if you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use

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before using this product, read the enclosed User’s Guide for complete directions and other important information

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begin using the gum on your quit day

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