Directions
There are two programs to use:
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Program A: If you would like to stop smoking completely:
- Use one gum when you feel the urge to smoke. Do not exceed 10 gums in a day.
- After around 3 months, gradually cut down the amount of gum you chew each day.
- When you are down to 1-2 pieces per day, you can stop using Nicotinell Gum. This should be possible within 6 months from the start of treatment.
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Program B: If you cannot stop smoking completely before starting the program:
- When you feel the urge to smoke, you may chew one gum slowly instead of smoking a cigarette.
- Gradually increase gum use for up to 6 months, while cutting down smoking. Do not exceed 10 gums in a day.
- When you have cut down the number of cigarettes you smoke to a level you feel you ca nquit completely, follow Program A above.
- If you have not cut down the number of cigarettes you smoke each day after 6 weeks, see your doctor or pharmacist.
Chewing Technique:
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To get maximum effectiveness it’s critical you follow a “chew and park” method for at least 30 minutes
- Chew one piece of gum slowly until the taste becomes strong
- “Park” the gum between your gum and cheek to absorb the nicotine
- When the taste has faded, repeat the process for up to 30 minutes
Ingredients
Active Ingredient per gum:
Nicotine…4mg
Contains Saccharin and Saccharin Sodium.
Contains Sorbitol, Xylitol and Mannitol – total 0.4g/gum or 4g/10 gums.
Product containing these ingredients may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea.
Contains 11.5mg or 0.5mmol Sodium/gum (equiv. to 115mg or 5mmol/10gums) which should be taken into account by those on a low sodium diet.
