HOW TO USE NICORETTE® GUM
1. Chew the gum slowly until the taste becomes strong.
2. When the taste is strong, rest the gum between your mouth’s jaw and cheek. Your mouth's lining absorbs the nicotine.
3. After the taste has faded, resume chewing the gum until the taste becomes strong again.
4. Keep repeating steps 2 and 3 until nicotine craving disappears.
Ready to quit smoking? Chew a piece of NICORETTE® Nicotine Gum whenever you feel the urge to smoke. Over time, you’ll need to chew less and less gum to control your nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms. We recommend gradually reducing the number of pieces of gum that you chew each day.
Adults who smoke less than 20 cigarettes per day
STOPPING IMMEDIATELY
USE THIS AS A GUIDE:
During week 1-12
1 piece when you have an urge to smoke or every 1-2 hours. Do not use more than 20 pieces
After 12 weeks
Gradually reduce to 1-2 pieces a day and then stop use.
CUTTING DOWN ON SMOKING
Gradually increase gum use (maximum 20 pieces per day) and reduce smoking with the aim of stopping by 6 months. If you have not cut down at 6 weeks or stopped at 9 months, see your doctor or pharmacist.
Adults who smoke more than 20 cigarettes per day
STOPPING IMMEDIATELY
During week 1-12
1 piece when you have an urge to smoke or every 1-2 hours. Do not use more than 20 pieces
After 12 weeks
Gradually reduce to 1-2 pieces a day and then stop use.
Gradually increase gum use (maximum 10 pieces per day) and reduce smoking with the aim of stopping by 6 months. If you have not cut down at 6 weeks or stopped at 9 months, see your doctor or pharmacist
