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nicotine gum 
A chewing gum containing nicotine used as a substitute for the active ingredient in tobacco. Nicotine chewing gum reduces the withdrawal symptoms associated with smoking cessation. Check for active clinical trials or closed clinical trials using this agent. (NCI Thesaurus)
Synonym:nicotine polacrilex
US brand name:Nicorette