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Prevention and Cessation of Cigarette Smoking: Control of Tobacco Use (PDQ®)
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Health Professional Version
Last Modified:
05/01/2008
Table 2. Nicotine Polacrilex Gums
Brand
Dose
Side Effects
Comments
d = day; OTC = over the counter.
OTC
Nicorette
18–24 mg/d
Stomatitis, sore throat
Max 30 pieces/d; decrease 1 piece every 4–7 d
OTC
Nicorette DS
36–48 mg/d
Jaw ache
Max 20 pieces/d; decrease 1 piece every 4–7 d
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