II. Indications
III. Mechanism
- Mostly oral and gastrointestinal absorption
IV. Preparation
- Available only by prescription in the United States
- Each 10 mg cartridge delivers 4 mg Nicotine
- Cartridges per box: 42
V. Precautions
- Pregancy Category D
VI. Dosing
- Dose: One inhalation delivers 4 mg Nicotine
- Use 6 to 16 cartridges per day up to 12 weeks
- Avoid food or drink 15 minutes before gum
- Avoid acidic foods and beverages 30 minutes prior to use
VII. Adverse effects
- Pharyngitis (40%)
- Cough (32%)
- Rhinitis (23%)