Nicotine Gum
What is Nicotine Gum?
Nicotine Gum is a Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) product. It tastes and looks like your daily chewing gum but it contains a extra compound that is Nicotine. You will chew this speical gum when you experience nicotine carving.
There are a number of brands who produces and distributes nicotine gum world wide. They also come with different flavours such as mint or fruit. You can taste them and select the most suitable one for you.
How to use Nicotine Gum to quit smoking?
Normally nicotine gum comes with two strengths, 2mg and 4mg.
If you start smoking within 30 minutes after waking, you can start with 4mg nicotine gum. You can take maximum 10 units of 4mg gum everyday.
If you start smoking after 30 minutes of your waking, you can start with 2mg nicotine gum. You can take maximum 20 units of 2mg gum everyday.
The maximum number of having this gum is defined but the minimum number is totally depends on your nicotine carvings.
If you use dentures, then this gum is not suitable for you.
Nicotine gum is not like your daily chewing gum. If you chew the gum too much and swallow a portion then it might be absorbed by the lining of your mouth that cause nausea.
Proper use of Nicotine gum
- Chew the gum for 3 to 4 times, until you feel a peppery taste or tingling sensation.
- Flatten the gum and place it between your cheek and gums.
- Move the gum inside your mouth and bite 2 or 3 times to release more nicotine.
- Do not drink anything during the use of this gum.
- Throw away the gum after 30 minutes. Never swallow it.
It might take some time to be used to the taste of the gum. Even if you do not like the taste, try it for few days or you can change the flavour.
You may need time to get used to the taste of the gum, so keep going for a few days if you don’t like it at first.
Side effects of Nicotine Gum
Nicotine gum almost comes with no side effects. Over chewing might cause jaw pain or hiccups. If you swallow a part of it then it might cause nausea. Never over use it.
Browse other Nicotine Replacement Therapies like