Nicorette generic name?

What is Nicorette’s generic name?

Nicorette is a brand name for nicotine replacement therapy. Its generic name is nicotine (administered as different formulations such as gum or lozenges).

What are the common nicotine (generic) ingredients in Nicorette products?

Depending on the product type, Nicorette uses the generic ingredient nicotine delivered in forms like:
- Nicotine polacrilex (commonly for nicotine gum)
- Nicotine for nicotine lozenges/similar oral forms

Is the “generic” just nicotine, or does it vary by product?

It varies by formulation. People often use “Nicorette generic name” to mean the active ingredient. For Nicorette, the active ingredient is nicotine, but the full drug substance name can differ by dosage form (for example, nicotine polacrilex for gum).

If you’re looking it up for a prescription or pharmacy search

When searching at a pharmacy or online formulary, use:
- nicotine (active ingredient), and
- the product form if available (for example, nicotine polacrilex for gum)

Sources

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