Nicotine gum generic name?

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What is the generic name of nicotine gum?

Nicotine gum’s generic name is nicotine (marketed as nicotine gum by different manufacturers).

Is “nicotine gum” the same as “nicotine polacrilex”?

In the U.S., many nicotine gum products use the active ingredient nicotine polacrilex. So if you’re looking for the exact drug substance listed on labels or prescriptions, you may see either:
- nicotine (as the generic category name), or
- nicotine polacrilex (as the active ingredient wording)

What should I look for on the package or prescription?

Check the “active ingredient” line. For nicotine replacement gums, it commonly lists nicotine polacrilex, with different strengths (for example, 2 mg or 4 mg).

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