NICORETTE® Gum?

NICORETTE® Gum allows you to actively control how much nicotine you use and when you use it. It is available in two different strengths:

Extra Strength 4mg Gum: Suitable for those who smoke more than 20 cigarettes per day.
Regular Strength 2mg Gum: Suitable for those who smoke 20 cigarettes a day or less.

It’s important to choose the correct strength to suit your individual smoking pattern.

NICORETTE® Gum flavours

NICORETTE® Gum is available in two flavours, Classic and new Icy Mint.

How does it work?

When you chew NICORETTE® Gum it releases controlled amounts of nicotine into your body to help you deal with cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

How do I use the Gum?

To make sure you get the most from your NICORETTE® Gum you should use the correct chewing technique:

1. Chew the gum slowly until the taste becomes strong.
2. When this happens, rest the gum between your cheek and teeth.
3. When the taste has faded chew the gum again.

How many pieces do I need?

Most smokers start by using about 8-12 pieces of the 2mg gum and 4-6 pieces of the 4mg gum each day. You should use the gum for at least three months and then gradually reduce the number of pieces you chew. If you start with the Extra Strength 4mg Gum, you can switch to the Regular Strength 2mg Gum during the reduction stage.

Remember, if you have any questions about NICORETTE® Gum, ask you pharmacist or local GP for advice and always read the label. Alternatively ring 0800 729 666.

How to combine use of NICORETTE® Patch and Gum

Normally NICORETTE® Patch or Gum alone would provide enough nicotine to help most people control their craving for cigarettes. However, some people may find that even though they are using nicotine replacement therapy (NICORETTE®) they still have intense or frequent cravings they find difficult to cope with. If you are one of these people you may benefit from combining NICORETTE® Patch use with NICORETTE® 2mg Gum.

Each morning apply a NICORETTE® 15mg/16 hour Patch to an intact area of skin. The NICORETTE® Patch should be removed before going to bed. After applying the NICORETTE® Patch use NICORETTE® 2mg Gum whenever a craving occurs.

For best results try to chew at least 4 pieces of NICORETTE® 2mg Gum every day. Most people will use 5-6 pieces. Do not use more than 12 pieces of gum.

The combination of NICORETTE® Patch and NICORETTE® Regular Strength 2mg Gum should be used in this way for 12 weeks. After this time if required you can wean yourself off by either:

1. Use the NICORETTE® 10mg/16 hour Patch for 2 weeks and then use the NICORETTE® 5mg/16 hour Patch for 2 weeks while using the same number of pieces of NICORETTE® 2mg Gum in a day that you have routinely used. Then when a patch is no longer needed, gradually reduce the number of pieces of gum until you no longer need them. OR
2. Stop use of the NICORETTE® 15mg/16 hour Patch and then gradually reduce the number of pieces of NICORETTE® 2mg Gum that are used until you no longer need them.