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Reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking.

Nicotine polacrilex gum, 2 mg. Coated for bold flavor. 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 Nicorette 4 mg gum. Each piece contains: 94 mg calcium, 11 mg sodium. Made in Sweden.

Active (In Each Chewing Piece): Nicotine Polacrilex (Equal To 2Mg Nicotine) - Stop Smoking Aid. Inactive: Acacia, Acesulfame Potassium, Carnauba Wax, Edible Ink, Flavor, Gum Base, Hypromellose, Magnesium Oxide, Menthol, Peppermint Oil, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Carbonate, Sucralose, Titanium Dioxide, Xylitol.

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. Stop smoking completely when you begin using the gum. 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: 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. Stop using the nicotine gum at the end of 12 weeks. If you still feel the need to use nicotine gum, talk to your doctor. Store at 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C). Protect from light. To increase your success in quitting: 1. You must be motivated to quit. 2. Use enough - chew at least 9 pieces of Nicorette per day during the first six weeks. 3. Use long enough - use Nicorette 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. For more information and for a free individualized stop smoking program see inside for more details. Free audio CD upon request. See inside.; ; Indications; Reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking.