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Prevention and Cessation of Cigarette Smoking: Control of Tobacco Use (PDQ®)
Patient VersionHealth Professional VersionLast Modified: 10/23/2009
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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