Nicotine Lozenges

Nicotine Lozenges are one of the form of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) product. Like nicotine patches or nicotine gum it is one kind of product that will help you to Quit Smoking.

Nicotine Lozenges are come with various sizes, such as:

  • Regular Nicotine Lozenges : 4mg and 2mg strengths.
  • Mini Nicotine Lozenges: 4mg and 1.5mg strengths.

Use of Nicotine Lozenges

The use of nicotine lozenges are almost similar as nicotine gum.

If you start smoking within 30 minutes after waking or you take more than 20 cigarettes in a day, you can start with 4mg nicotine lozenge.

If you start smoking after 30 minutes of your waking or you take less than 20 cigarettes in a day, you can start with 2mg or 1.5mg nicotine lozenge.

Nicotine lozenges are designed to dissolved in your mouth.

  1. Do not take more than 15 nicotine lozenge in a day.
  2. Use one lozenge at a time.
  3. From time to time you should move the lozenge around your mouth.
  4. Do not eat or drink while you are having nicotine lozenge.
  5. You should use 1 lozenge in every 1-2 hours, it depends on your carvings. If you have less carvings then you can reduce your taking number.
  6. You have to take it for 6-8 weeks from your Quit Day.
  7. After your quitting, whenever you feel carving for nicotine you can use them.

You can use nicotine lozenge as a combination of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT).

Side Effects of Nicotine Lozenges

Nicotine Lozenges are come with almost no side effects. It might take some time to become habituate with it. A small number of side effects might come like sore mouth, hiccups, heartburn or nausea. Consult with your doctor immediately if you experience any unusual symptoms while having your nicotine lozenge.

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