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MEDICATION GUIDE
NICOTINE LOZENGES FACT SHEET
Description of Product: |
Nicotine Lozenges look like hard candy and are placed in your mouth to dissolve slowly. The Nicotine lozenge (typically 2mg or 4mg dose of nicotine) releases nicotine as it slowly dissolves in the mouth. |
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Dosing: |
For individuals who smoke their first cigarette less than or equal to 30 minutes after waking: 4mg For individuals who smoke their first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking: 2mg Weeks 1 through 6: one lozenge every 1 to 2 hours Weeks 7 through 9: one lozenge every 2 to 4 hours Weeks 10 through 12: one lozenge every 4 to 8 hour |
Side Effects: |
Side effects may include:
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Precautions: |
This fact sheet was created to give you a general understanding of this medication. Please note that this fact sheet may not provide you with all the information you need to make the decision to use this product. Always read the instructions on the package carefully and talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a severe medical problem, talk with your doctor before starting any new medication. |
Special Precautions: |
Pregnancy/breastfeeding: Smokers who are pregnant or breastfeeding should try to quit first without assistance from the nicotine lozenges. The nicotine lozenge should be used during pregnancy only if the associated benefits outweigh the associated risks. Cardiovascular conditions: Smokers who have serious arrhythmias or chest pains associated with coronary artery disease should use the nicotine lozenge with caution. |
References: Information provided on the Medication Guide and Fact Sheets was obtained from a variety of sources, such as product information guides; manufacturers' Web sites, medical Web sites, and articles in the medical literature, including Corelli, R.L. & Hudman, K.S. (2006) Pharmacologic interventions for smoking cessation, Crit Care Nurs Clin N Am, 18, 39-51.
