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Smoking Cessation and Continued Risk in Cancer Patients (PDQ®)
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Last Modified:
08/14/2008
Nicotine Polacrilex Gums
Brand
Dose
Side Effects
Comments
OTC = over the counter.
OTC
Nicorette
18–24 mg/day
Sore throat, stomatitis
Max 30 pieces/day; decrease 1 piece every 4–7 days.
OTC
Nicorette DS
36–48 mg/day
Jaw ache
Max 20 pieces/day; decrease 1 piece every 4–7 days.
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