From the manufacturer

Great Taste, Intense Craving Relief*

Every quitter has their own 'why' their own dream or goal that makes quitting worth the challenge. Nicorette can help give you what you need - products, support, and a community committed to helping you quit.

Only Nicorette Gum has patented dual-coated technology which delivers a bold, great taste. The outer coating seals in the inner layer of flavor so when you start chewing you get a burst of flavor.

* Craving relief associated with quitting smoking. Read and follow label directions. Behavioral support program increases chances of success.

What is Nicorette Gum?

Nicorette gum is chewing gum specially formulated with nicotine to help you kick your smoking habit one craving at a time. It’s a form of nicotine replacement that’s available in 2 mg and 4mg to help relieve cravings during your quit. A prescription is not required for nicotine gum.

Nicotine gum is an ideal stop smoking aid if you:

- Want a portable method of nicotine replacement

- Would like to control your intake of nicotine

- Prefer to give your mouth the relief of chewing

- As stated in the directions, you can enjoy an extra piece of gum within the hour for strong or frequent cravings

How Does Nicorette Gum Work?

When used as directed, Nicorette gums effectively help relieve your cravings and reach your goal to quit smoking. Read on to learn the hows and whys of this effective method.

How does Nicorette work to help relieve cravings?

Nicorette helps provide effective relief for cravings associated with quitting smoking by delivering a controlled amount of nicotine to your system. This therapeutic nicotine is delivered gradually, in small amounts, to help soothe your nicotine cravings. As you use the Nicorette program as directed, your body gradually adjusts to getting less nicotine over time, until you no longer need any at all. By helping to relieve nicotine cravings, Nicorette lets you focus on your quit journey by managing the triggers that link cigarettes to so many of your daily activities.

How to Use Nicorette Gum

2mg or 4mg?

If you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up, use 2 mg strength.

If you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes after waking up, use 4-mg strength.

To improve your chances of success, chew at least 9 pieces of gum for the first 6 weeks and complete the 12-week program. Do not use more than 24 pieces of gum per day

- Weeks 1-6 – One piece of gum every 1-2 hours

- Weeks 7-9 – One piece of gum every 2-4 hours

- Weeks 10-12 – One piece of gum every 4-8 hours

While using Nicorette Gum, be sure to follow the “chew and park” instructions included on the label.

Read label for complete directions for use.

You Can Start to Become Healthier the Day You Quit

How Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Can Help You Quit

NRTs are over-the-counter (OTC) products that can help reduce your cravings and withdrawal symptoms while you adjust to life as a nonsmoker. They work by delivering lower levels of therapeutic nicotine without the 7,000 chemicals found in tobacco smoke. NRT gradually reduces the amount of nicotine your body needs until you no longer need it.

People who use NRT to help quit smoking can double their chances of success versus placebo
Millions of smokers around the world have used NRT products to help them in their quit attempt (Based on sales data)
NRT products (patch, gum) have even been included on the World Health Organization’s list of essential medicines
NRT also has a well-established safety profile

A Quit Smoking Timeline**

** Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Within 20 minutes of quitting.Document updated May 27, 2004. Accessed October 28, 2014.

20 minutes after quitting your heart rate drops
12 hours after quitting the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal
2 weeks to 3 months after quitting your heart attack risk begins to drop. Your lung function begins to improve
1 to 9 months after quitting your coughing and shortness of breath decrease
1 year after quitting your added risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker’s
5 years after quitting your stroke risk is reduced to that of a nonsmoker’s 5 to 15 years after quitting
10 years after quitting your lung cancer death rate is about half that of a smoker’s. Your risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney, and pancreas decreases
15 years after quitting your risk of coronary heart disease is back to that of a nonsmoker’s

Nicorette Gum

Ideal if you:

- Want an effective method of nicotine replacement

- Would like to control your intake of nicotine

- Prefer to give your mouth the relief of chewing

- Enjoy the option to use an extra piece of gum within the hour for strong or frequent cravings

NicoDerm CQ Patch

Ideal if you:

- Prefer once-a-day application

- Want a low-maintenance solution

- Want a clear, thin, discreet patch

- Need the flexibility of 24-hour or 16-hour use

- Prefer not to take an oral medication

Nicorette Lozenge

Ideal if you:

- Want to control your nicotine intake

- Prefer not to or cannot chew gum

- Want a practically unnoticeable aid

- Want a convenient way to help control cravings

Nicorette 4mg Nicotine Gum to Help Quit Smoking is a stop smoking aid that helps you control your nicotine intake while enjoying the pleasant relief of chewing to help make quitting easier. This smoking cessation gum is specially formulated to slowly deliver nicotine and features patented dual-coated technology that locks in flavor, providing a bold taste experience as it calms the cravings, anxiety, frustration, irritability and restlessness associated with quitting smoking. Portable and easy to take, this 4 mg flavored nicotine gum is the right choice as your nicotine replacement therapy if you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up. To improve your chances of success, chew at least nine pieces of this fruit gum per day for the first six weeks of a 12-week quit program with behavioral support. For intense and frequent cravings, take an extra piece within the hour, but don't chew more than 24 pieces of this flavored gum per day. Chew 1 piece every 1-2 hours. Start stopping with Nicorette Nicotine Gum, a stop smoking aid.