These can affect absorption of nicotine through the mouth. When possible, you should use a faster-acting type of NRT before you go into a situation that you expect will trigger cravings. You may be swallowing the nicotine rather than letting it get absorbed by your mouth. Chew and park that gum, suck that lozenge and make sure the mouth spray is used under the tongue or on the inside of the cheek! More information on how to use each type of NRT can be found here.
The inhalator gives you much less nicotine than smoking. You need to think of how many puffs you would normally take of each cigarette and multiply that by eight. More information on how to use the inhalator. More information on how to use the mouth spray. You can put it anywhere on your upper arms, chest or back. More information on how to use the patch. Using two types of NRT together a nicotine patch and a faster-acting type is called combination therapy.
Most people who smoke have a better chance of success if they use combination therapy. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist to see if combination therapy is suitable for you. An important point to remember: What you eat and drink will affect how you absorb the nicotine from gum.
Avoid acidic substances like coffee, soft drinks, and juices for at least 15 minutes prior to and during gum use. Nicotine gum has several advantages over the nicotine patch :. Do not smoke while using the gum or you could end up with a nicotine overdose. You should talk with your doctor before using nicotine gum if you've ever had heart problems, high blood pressure, ulcers , an overactive thyroid , or dentures or some other types of dental work.
Nicotine gum may offer the help you need to quit smoking. By subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Nicorette gum used to help you to stop smoking.
Nicorette gum is used to relieve the cravings and withdrawal symptoms associated with giving up smoking. If you've already quit smoking completely, you can chew Nicorette gum when you get cravings for a cigarette. If you're not yet ready to stop smoking completely, Nicorette gum can also help you to cut down the number of cigarettes you smoke each day, by chewing a piece of gum instead of having a cigarette.
This can make it easier to eventually stop smoking completely. Nicorette gum can also be used to avoid cravings in situations where it's inappropriate to smoke. For example, in smoke-free environments, on a flight , in a car with children, while in hospital or before surgery. It can also be used in place of smoking to minimise the risk to others from passive smoking. Nicorette gum contains nicotine, which is the addictive substance present in tobacco.
Nicotine replacement therapies NRT like Nicorette work by giving you a small amount of nicotine, but without the dangerous effects of inhaling tobacco smoke. This helps relieve cravings for a cigarette and the withdrawal symptoms that you get when you stop smoking. When you're ready to give up smoking it allows you to get on with breaking the psychological habit of smoking.
Using NRT has been shown to almost double your chances of successfully quitting smoking. Chewing Nicorette gum provides fast relief from cravings because the nicotine released when you chew the gum is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream from the lining of your mouth.
As well as breaking the physical addiction, you also need to break the smoking habits you used to have. Try to avoid situations where you will be tempted to smoke, and remember to seek help and support whenever you feel like giving in to your cravings. Nicorette gum comes in original, fresh mint, icy white and fruit fusion flavours. Three different strengths are available: 2mg, 4mg and 6mg. The 2mg gum is suitable for people who smoke 20 or less cigarettes a day.
If you smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day try the 4mg gum, and if you don't get enough relief from this try the 6mg strength. Repeat the process of chewing and parking for about 15 to 30 minutes, or until there is no more peppery taste released by chewing.
The gum is used up at that point. The nicotine from the gum makes its way into your system through the blood vessels that line your mouth. If you chew the gum without parking it, the nicotine will be released directly into the saliva in your mouth and you will swallow it. This may cause a stomachache, hiccups, or heartburn. Also, it may take longer for the nicotine to get into your bloodstream. Other tips for using nicotine gum Avoid drinking beverages, especially acidic ones such as coffee, juices, and soda pop , for 15 minutes before and after you chew.
Your body may not absorb the nicotine well because of the acid in these drinks. Follow the written instructions that come with the gum for how many pieces you can use per day. Most people use 10 to 15 pieces a day.
Do not chew more than 30 pieces of the 2 mg gum or 20 pieces of the 4 mg gum a day. Consider using the other materials provided with the nicotine gum.
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