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basic care nicotine 4 mg/1

Nicotine Polacrilex · LOZENGE · Amazon.com Services LLC

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Basic Care Nicotine lozenges contain 4 mg of nicotine and are used to help people quit smoking by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms. This over-the-counter medication works by providing nicotine in a form that's absorbed through the mouth lining.

Key Facts

Brand Name
basic care nicotine
Generic Name
Nicotine Polacrilex
NDC Code (Product)
72288-957
Manufacturer
Amazon.com Services LLC
Strength
4 mg/1
Dosage Form
LOZENGE
Route
ORAL
Marketing Status
Application #
ANDA203690
Drug Class
Cholinergic Nicotinic Agonist [EPC]
Marketing Start
08/06/2021

Recall History

No Recall History

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

drug ineffective1,396 reports
nausea699 reports
nicotine dependence608 reports
macular degeneration564 reports
wrong technique in product usage process419 reports
oral discomfort329 reports
dyspepsia314 reports
intentional drug misuse291 reports
malaise287 reports
headache240 reports

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

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

Dosage & Administration

Directions • if you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use. No studies have been done to show if this product will work for you. • before using this product, read the enclosed User’s Guide for complete directions and other important information • begin using the lozenge on your quit day • if you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up, use 2 mg nicotine lozenge • if you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up, use 4 mg nicotine lozenge according to the following 12 week schedule: Weeks 1 to 6 Weeks 7 to 9 Weeks 10 to 12 1 lozenge every 1 to 2 hours 1 lozenge every 2 to 4 hours 1 lozenge every 4 to 8 hours • nicotine lozenge is a medicine and must be used a certain way to get the best results • place the lozenge in your mouth and allow the lozenge to slowly dissolve. Minimize swallowing. Do not chew or swallow lozenge. • you may feel a warm or tingling sensation • occasionally move the lozenge from one side of your mouth to the other until completely dissolved • do not eat or drink 15 minutes before using or while the lozenge is in your mouth • to improve your chances of quitting, use at least 9 lozenges per day for the first 6 w…

Warnings

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 • heart disease, recent heart attack, or irregular heartbeat. Nicotine can increase your heart rate. • high blood pressure not controlled with medication. Nicotine can increase your blood pressure. • stomach ulcer or diabetes • history of seizures Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are • 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 • mouth problems occur • persistent indigestion or severe sore throat occurs • irregular heartbeat or palpitations occur • you get symptoms of nicotine overdose such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, weakness or rapid heartbeat • you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as difficulty breathing or rash) Keep out of reach of chil…

Frequently Asked Questions

What is basic care nicotine used for?

Basic Care Nicotine lozenges contain 4 mg of nicotine and are used to help people quit smoking by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms. This over-the-counter medication works by providing nicotine in a form that's absorbed through the mouth lining.

Is basic care nicotine a controlled substance?

basic care nicotine is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for basic care nicotine?

The generic name for basic care nicotine is Nicotine Polacrilex. There are 10 other brand versions of Nicotine Polacrilex.

What is the NDC code for basic care nicotine 4 mg/1?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for basic care nicotine 4 mg/1 is 72288-957, listed by Amazon.com Services LLC.

Product NDC

72288-957

Package NDC

72288-957-01

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