RUGBY NICOTINE POLACRILEX GUM, MINT FLAVOR (NICOTINE POLACRILEX) GUM, CHEWING [ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.]

RUGBY NICOTINE POLACRILEX GUM, MINT FLAVOR (NICOTINE POLACRILEX) GUM, CHEWING [ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.]
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NDC 17856-1362-1
Set ID 62609a8d-bcbe-420c-aed8-edfdf022ff26
Category HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Packager ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.
Generic Name
Product Class
Product Number
Application Number ANDA076569
  • Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each chewing piece) - 2 mg

    Nicotine Polacrilex 2 mg (nicotine)

  • Active ingredient (in each chewing piece) - 4 mg

    Nicotine Polacrilex 4 mg (nicotine)

  • Purpose

    Stop smoking aid

  • Use

    • reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking
  • Warnings

    If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, only use this medicine on the advice of your health care provider. Smoking can seriously harm your child. Try to stop smoking without using any nicotine replacement medicine. This medicine is believed to be safer than smoking. However, the risks to your child from this medicine are not fully known.

  • Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • a sodium-restricted diet
    • heart disease, recent heart attack, or irregular heartbeat. Nicotine can increase your heart rate.
    • high blood pressure not controlled with medication. Nicotine can increase blood pressure.
    • stomach ulcer or diabetes
    • history of seizures
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    • using a non-nicotine stop smoking drug
    • taking prescription medicine for depression or asthma. Your prescription dose may need to be adjusted. 
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • mouth, teeth, or jaw problems occur
    • irregular heartbeat or palpitations occur
    • you get symptoms of nicotine overdose such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, weakness, and rapid heartbeat
    • you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as difficulty breathing or rash)
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets.

    Pieces of nicotine gum may have enough nicotine to make children and pets sick. Wrap used pieces of gum in paper and throw away in the trash. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Directions - 2 mg

    • if you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use
    • before using this product, read the enclosed User's Guide for complete directions and other important information
    • begin using the gum on your quit day
    • if you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up, use 4 mg nicotine gum
    • if you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up, use 2 mg nicotine gum according to the following 12 week schedule:
      Weeks 1 to 6    Weeks 7 to 9  Weeks 10 to 12 

    1 piece every
    1 to 2 hours

    1 piece every
    2 to 4 hours 
    1 piece every
    4 to 8 hours
    • nicotine gum is a medicine and must be used a certain way to get the best results
    • chew the gum slowly until it tingles. Then park it between your cheek and gum. When the tingle is gone, begin chewing again until the tingle returns.
    • repeat this process until most of the tingle is gone (about 30 minutes)
    • do not eat or drink for 15 minutes before chewing the nicotine gum, or while chewing a piece
    • to improve your chances of quitting, use at least 9 pieces per day for the first 6 weeks
    • if you experience strong or frequent cravings, you may use a second piece within the hour. However, do not continuously use one piece after another since this may cause you hiccups, heartburn, nausea or other side effects.
    • do not use more than 24 pieces a day
    • it is important to complete treatment. If you feel you need to use the gum for a longer period to keep from smoking, talk to your health care provider. 
  • Directions - 4 mg

    • if you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use
    • before using this product, read the enclosed User's Guide for complete directions and other important information
    • begin using the gum on your quit day
    • if you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up, use 2 mg nicotine gum
    • if you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up, use 4 mg nicotine gum according to the following 12 week schedule:
      Weeks 1 to 6    Weeks 7 to 9   Weeks 10 to 12 

    1 piece every
    1 to 2 hours

    1 piece every
    2 to 4 hours 
    1 piece every
    4 to 8 hours
    • nicotine gum is a medicine and must be used a certain way to get the best results
    • chew the gum slowly until it tingles. Then park it between your cheek and gum. When the tingle is gone, begin chewing again until the tingle returns.
    • repeat this process until most of the tingle is gone (about 30 minutes)
    • do not eat or drink for 15 minutes before chewing the nicotine gum, or while chewing a piece
    • to improve your chances of quitting, use at least 9 pieces per day for the first 6 weeks
    • if you experience strong or frequent cravings, you may use a second piece within the hour. However, do not continuously use one piece after another since this may cause you hiccups, heartburn, nausea or other side effects.
    • do not use more than 24 pieces a day
    • it is important to complete treatment. If you feel you need to use the gum for a longer period to keep from smoking, talk to our health care provider. 
  • Other information - 2 mg

    • each piece contains: calcium 115 mg, sodium 8 mg
    • store at 20 - 25ºC (68 - 77ºF)
    • protect from light
  • Other information - 4 mg

    • each piece contains: calcium 120 mg, sodium 8 mg
    • store at 20 - 25ºC (68 - 77ºF)
    • protect from light
  • Inactive ingredients - 2 mg

    carnauba wax, flavors, gum base, magnesium oxide, sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, talc and xylitol.

  • Inactive ingredients - 4 mg

    carnauba wax, flavors, gum base, magnesium oxide, sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, talc and xylitol.

  • DISTRIBUTED BY:ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP 20101 N.E 16th PLACEMIAMI, FL  33179

    ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

    Call 1-877-440-7867

  • TO INCREASE YOUR SUCCESS IN QUITTING: 

    TO INCREASE YOUR SUCCESS IN QUITTING:

    • You must be motivated to quit.
    • Use Enough - Chew at least 9 pieces of Nicotine Polacrilex Gum per day during the first six weeks.
    • Use Long Enough - Use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum for the full 12 weeks.
    • Use with a Support Program as directed in the enclosed User's Guide.
    • Not for sale to those under 18 years of age.
    • Proof of age required.
    • Not for sale in vending machines or from any source where proof of age cannot be verified.

    Blister packaged for your protection.
    Do not use if individual seals are open or torn.

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2 mg

    ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.

    NDC 17856-1362-1                                    

    COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN NICORETTE® GUM*

    SUGAR FREE
    NICOTINE Polacrilex GUM
    USP, 2 mg (nicotine)

    2 mg   Mint

    STOP SMOKING AID

    FOR THOSE WHO SMOKE THEIR FIRST CIGARETTE MORE THAN 30 MINUTES AFTER WAKING UP.
    If you smoke your first cigarette WITHIN 30 MINUTES of waking up, use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum USP, 4 mg

    2mg

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    RUGBY NICOTINE POLACRILEX GUM, MINT FLAVOR 
    nicotine polacrilex gum, chewing
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:17856-1362(NDC:0536-1362)
    Route of AdministrationBUCCAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    NICOTINE (UNII: 6M3C89ZY6R) (NICOTINE - UNII:6M3C89ZY6R) NICOTINE2 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)  
    MAGNESIUM OXIDE (UNII: 3A3U0GI71G)  
    SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)  
    SODIUM CARBONATE (UNII: 45P3261C7T)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    XYLITOL (UNII: VCQ006KQ1E)  
    Other Ingredients
    Ingredient KindIngredient NameQuantity
    Does not containSUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITE (off-white to tan) Scoreno score
    ShapeSQUARESize14mm
    FlavorMINTImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:17856-1362-150 in 1 CASE07/02/2021
    11 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA07656906/05/2018
    Labeler - ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP. (047437707)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.047437707repack(17856-1362) , relabel(17856-1362)

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