NICORETTE^®Cut Down Then Stop is designed to help you become completely smoke-free in a maximum of 9 months. You can tailor the program to suit your own needs. The following 4 steps provide a guideline:

Step 1

Set a target and the date you want to achieve it by
(0-6 weeks*)

For best results, aim to at least halve the number of cigarettes. So, if you smoke 15 or 16 cigarettes each day, replace 8 of them (i.e. every second cigarette) with NICORETTE^® Gum or NICORETTE^® Inhaler to manage your cravings.

*If you have not cut down in 6 weeks ask your Healthcare Professional e.g. Doctor, Pharmacist or Nurse for advice.

Step 2

Continue cutting down
(6 weeks up to 6 months)

Every smoker is different and you should cut down at your own pace. For example, instead of 7 or 8 cigarettes each day, cut down to 3 or 4, then stop completely. As you cut down on cigarettes, your desire to smoke should also reduce. But remember, NICORETTE^® Gum and NICORETTE^® Inhaler are on hand whenever you need them to help manage your cravings.

Step 3

Stop all cigarettes as soon as you feel able
(within 9 months*)

You should now feel ready to throw all your cigarettes away. The decision is still a tough one to make, so use NICORETTE^® Gum or NICORETTE^® Inhaler to manage cigarette cravings.

*If you have not managed to stop smoking by 9 months ask you Healthcare Professional e.g. Doctor, Pharmacist or Nurse for advice.

Step 4

Yippee... you've beaten the cigarette.
(within 12 months)

You've successfully cut down then stopped smoking. Over the next 3 months, you should also give up the NICORETTE^® Gum or NICORETTE^® Inhaler. You can celebrate by throwing away any old cigarette packets, ash trays and lighters you may have at home. But it's worth keeping any unused NICORETTE^® Gum or NICORETTE^® Inhalers just to manage any cravings you may have in the weeks ahead.

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