If you smoke fewer than 25 cigarettes a day, this Nicorette original gum can help you quit. If you smoke more than 25 cigarettes per day, try Nicorette 4 mg. gum.
How does Nicorette work?
Nicorette contains a low dose of nicotine that is released as you chew the gum or as the lozenge dissolves. The level of nicotine uptake is lower than that of cigarettes, and the program is designed to allow your body to gradually adjust to having less nicotine until you don’t need any.
How much Nicorette to chew in a day?
For the first 6 weeks after starting Nicorette, chew 1 piece of gum every 1 to 2 hours or whenever cravings occur (about 9 pieces a day). In weeks 7 to 9, chew one piece every 2 to 4 hours. Finally, in weeks 10 to 12, chew one piece every 4 to 8 hours. The goal of using Nicorette is to slowly reduce your dependence on nicotine. If you experience strong or frequent cravings you can chew a second piece of nicotine gum within the hour.
Chew the gum slowly until it tingles. Then park it between your cheek and gum. When the tingle returns, start chewing again, until the tingle returns. Repeat this process until most of the tingle is gone (about 30 minutes).
Do not eat or drink for 15 minutes before chewing the nicotine gum or while chewing a piece. To improve your chances of quitting, use at least 9 pieces per day for the first 6 weeks. If you experience strong or frequent cravings, you may use a second piece within the hour. However, do not continuously use one piece after another since this may cause you hiccups, heartburn, nausea or other side effects. Do not use more than 24 pieces a day.
