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Thrive Nicotine Gum
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Product Details
Description
Thrive Complete gum is used to help people stop smoking by reducing symptoms and cravings of nicotine withdrawal.
Thrive Complete gum may contain 2 mg of nicotine (for people who smoke less than 20 cigarettes/day) or 4 mg of nicotine (for people who smoke 20+ cigarettes/day).
Fact Table
Formula
C10H14N2 (Nicotine)
License
OTC
Bioavailability
~55% (buccal absorption)
Legal status
OTC
Chemical Name
(S)-3-(1-Methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)pyridine
Elimination half-life
1-2 hours
Dosage (Strength)
2 mg, 4 mg per gum piece
Pregnancy
Consult a doctor
Brands
Thrive, Nicorette, Habitrol
Protein binding
5%
PubChem CID
89594
MedlinePlus
a682611
ChEBI
CHEBI:18723
ATC code
N07BA01
DrugBank
DB00184
KEGG
D00228
Routes of administration
Buccal (chewing gum)
Directions
Use Thrive Complete gum as directed.
Recommended dosing for adults when they have a desire to smoke: Slowly and intermittently chew one piece of Thrive Complete gum for 30 minutes. Do not chew more than 20 pieces of gum per day. Do not consume acidic beverages, smoke, or use other products that contain nicotine while chewing the gum.
Keep Thrive Complete gum stored at room temperature in the original packaging; keep out of light and away from children and pets.
For further information regarding the use of Thrive Complete Gum, refer to the medication label or leaflet that comes with the product.
If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to your doctor or pharmacist.
Ingredients
The active ingredient in Thrive Complete gum is nicotine.
Inactive ingredients include acesulfame potassium, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, gelatin, glycerol, gum base (contains butylated hydroxytoluene), mannitol, menthol, natural mint flavoring, purified water, sodium carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, sorbitol, spearmint flavoring, sucralose, talc, titanium dioxide, and xylitol.
Contraindications
Patients with the following criteria should not use Thrive Complete gum:
- Younger than 18 years of age
- Have a disorder of the jaw
- Do not smoke or occasionally smokes
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have an allergy to nicotine or any of the gum’s other ingredients
Cautions
- Before you start using Thrive Complete Gum, talk to your doctor about:
- All the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use
- Your allergies
- Your current health problems and past medical history
- Your pregnancy or breastfeeding status
- If you have or have a history of heart, thyroid, circulation, stomach, throat, or mouth problems, or if you have or have a history of high blood pressure or stroke
- Have a history of seizures
Side Effects
Feeling sick, sore mouth or throat, stomach issues, hiccups, constipation, dry mouth, headache, light-headedness, sleep problems, or cough are common Thrive Complete gum side effects. However, patients may also experience other side effects.
Immediately tell your doctor about side effects that bother you or won’t go away.
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Reference
Thrive Complete gum. Mississauga, ON: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Inc.; 2017.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 9627
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