- ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN NICOTINE GUM: Contains nicotine polacrilex, a stop smoking aid; compares to the active ingredient in Nicorette Gum
- SMOKING CESSATION: Nicotine gum, part of a Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) designed to wean your body off cigarettes; helps regulate, control, gradually reduce nicotine cravings
- QUIT SMOKING: Smoking has two addictive components, a physical and a mental need for the nicotine in tobacco; nicotine gum addresses the physical need to smoke by reducing withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine cravings
- HELPS CONTROL NICOTINE CRAVINGS: Nicotine gum reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking
- EFFECTIVE NICOTINE GUM: For those who smoke their first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up; if you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up, use Amazon Basic Care Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, 4 mg
From the manufacturer
Basic Care Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, 2 mg has a refreshing ice mint flavor and helps you to stay strong as you fight the urge to smoke. The gum releases therapeutic nicotine that helps reduce the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. Take Basic Care Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, 2 mg if you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up.
Mini Lozenge
- Lozenge slowly dissolves in mouth
- Ideal for those who have teeth sensitive to chewing, or prefer not to chew
- Convenient way to help control cravings
- Small discreet lozenge and container
Lozenge
- Lozenge slowly dissolves in about 20-30 minutes in mouth
- Ideal for those who have teeth sensitive to chewing, or prefer not to chew
- Convenient way to help control cravings
Gum
- Convenient and portable blister strip packaging
- Mild flavor and firm texture
- Chewing offers physical release from cravings
Coated Gum
- Convenient and portable blister strip packaging
- Coated for a burst of flavor
- Soft texture is easy to chew and park between cheek and gum
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Weeks 1-6First choose the day you plan to quit (make it soon). This is the day you will begin using Nicotine Polacrilex Gum to calm your cravings for nicotine and help you stay smoke free. |
Weeks 1-6 (cont.)For the best chance of quitting, use one piece of Nicotine Polacrilex Gum every 1 to 2 hours, and at least 9 pieces each day for the first 6 weeks, to help prevent unexpected cravings and improve your chances of quitting. |
Weeks 7-9At the beginning of week 7, start using less pieces of Nicotine Polacrilex Gum. After 6 weeks, you should wait a little longer between each piece of gum. You’ll begin gradually reducing your Nicotine Polacrilex Gum usage to one piece every 2 to 4 hours. |
Weeks 10-12At the beginning of week 10, decrease your Nicotine Polacrilex Gum usage each day to reduce the amount of nicotine you get. Use one piece of gum every 4 to 8 hours. Ex-smoker: 12 weeks after quit date! |
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| National Brand | Nicorette Lozenge | Nicorette mini Lozenge | Nicorette Gum | Nicorette Lozenge | Nicorette mini Lozenge | Nicorette Gum |
| Active Ingredient | Nicotine polacrilex, 4 mg (nicotine) | Nicotine polacrilex, 4 mg (nicotine) | Nicotine polacrilex (equal to 4 mg nicotine) | Nicotine polacrilex, 2 mg (nicotine) | Nicotine polacrilex, 2 mg (nicotine) | Nicotine polacrilex (equal to 2 mg nicotine) |
| Stop Smoking Aid | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reduces Withdrawal Symptoms | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Form | Lozenge | mini Lozenge | Gum | Lozenge | mini Lozenge | Gum |
| For those who smoke their first cigarette WITHIN 30 MINUTES of waking up | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| For those who smoke their first cigarette MORE THAN 30 MINUTES after waking up | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Flavors | Mint, Cherry | Citrus, Cherry Ice, Mint | Original, Mint, Ice Mint, Cinnamon, Cool Mint | Mint, Cherry | Citrus, Cherry Ice, Mint | Original, Mint, Ice Mint, Fruit, Cool Mint |
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