II. Indications

III. Mechanism

  1. Mostly oral and gastrointestinal absorption

IV. Preparation

  1. Available only by prescription in the United States
  2. Each 10 mg cartridge delivers 4 mg Nicotine
  3. Cartridges per box: 42

V. Precautions

  1. Pregancy Category D

VI. Dosing

  1. Dose: One inhalation delivers 4 mg Nicotine
  2. Use 6 to 16 cartridges per day up to 12 weeks
  3. Avoid food or drink 15 minutes before gum
    1. Avoid acidic foods and beverages 30 minutes prior to use

VII. Adverse effects

  1. Pharyngitis (40%)
  2. Cough (32%)
  3. Rhinitis (23%)

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