nicotine (nicotine polacrilex) 4 mg

GUM, CHEWINGORALMeijer, Inc.NDC: 79481-0601Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

NICOTINE — 4 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

Acesulfame Potassium

Sweetener

Calcium Carbonate

Filler/Antacid

Carnauba Wax

Coating/Polish

D&C Yellow No. 10

Colorant

Menthol

Flavoring/Counterirritant

Polacrilin

Sodium Bicarbonate

Buffer/Effervescent Agent

Sodium Carbonate

pH Adjuster/Buffer

Sorbitol

Sweetener/Humectant

Sucralose

Sweetener

Talc

Glidant/Lubricant

Xylitol

Sweetener

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Acesulfame Potassium	Sweetener	No	A non-caloric artificial sweetener (Ace-K) approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar. Used to improve taste in oral medications.
Calcium Carbonate	Filler/Antacid	No	Chalk. Used as a filler, coating whitener, and antacid. Also provides a source of calcium.
Carnauba Wax	Coating/Polish	No	A natural wax from the leaves of the Brazilian palm tree. Used to polish and gloss-coat tablets. Plant-derived.
D&C Yellow No. 10	Colorant	No	A synthetic yellow dye (quinoline yellow) used in medications and cosmetics. May cause reactions in individuals with dye sensitivities.
Menthol	Flavoring/Counterirritant	No	A compound derived from peppermint oil that produces a cooling sensation. Used as a flavoring agent and topical counterirritant.
Polacrilin	—	No	—
Sodium Bicarbonate	Buffer/Effervescent Agent	No	Baking soda. Used as a buffering agent, antacid, or effervescent component in tablets and solutions.
Sodium Carbonate	pH Adjuster/Buffer	No	Washing soda. Used as an alkalizing agent and buffering agent in pharmaceutical formulations.
Sorbitol	Sweetener/Humectant	No	A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant. Can cause gastrointestinal symptoms (bloating, diarrhea) in sensitive individuals or at high doses. Relevant for those following a low-FODMAP diet.
Sucralose	Sweetener	No	A non-caloric artificial sweetener approximately 600 times sweeter than sugar. Used to improve taste in oral medications.
Talc	Glidant/Lubricant	No	A mineral used to improve powder flow in manufacturing.
Xylitol	Sweetener	No	A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener in chewable tablets and oral formulations. Can cause GI symptoms (bloating, diarrhea) in sensitive individuals.

Exclusion Groups

This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.

🌾Gluten 🔴Alpha-Gal Syndrome 🎨Dyes & Colorants 🍬Polyols (GI)🌱Not Vegan ☪️Halal Concern ✡️Kosher Concern 🥦Not Vegetarian

AllergenMaps

Ingredient

Purpose

Common Allergen?

Acesulfame Potassium

Sweetener

Calcium Carbonate

Filler/Antacid

Carnauba Wax

Coating/Polish

D&C Yellow No. 10

Colorant

Menthol

Flavoring/Counterirritant

Polacrilin

—

Sodium Bicarbonate

Buffer/Effervescent Agent

Sodium Carbonate

pH Adjuster/Buffer

Sorbitol

Sweetener/Humectant

Sucralose

Sweetener

Talc

Glidant/Lubricant

Xylitol

Sweetener