Prevention and Cessation of Cigarette Smoking

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	Prevention and Cessation of Cigarette Smoking: Control of Tobacco Use (PDQ®)

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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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