The nicotine gum is a type of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) that can be used to help you stop smoking. Nicotine gum helps to reduce cravings and feelings of withdrawal by replacing some of the nicotine you would normally get from smoking. Similarly it is often used together with the nicotine patch, which is a long-acting type of NRT, to help you quit. Watch the video and read the information below to learn about nicotine gum and how to use it to help you stop smoking.
How to use nicotine gum – the “Park and chew method”
This gum looks like regular gum, but you don’t use it in the same way you would use normal chewing gum. Here’s how to use it correctly – it’s called the park and chew method. There are three simple steps:
Step one: Use the gum when you feel like smoking. Even better, try to anticipate when a craving might strike, and use the gum before the craving takes hold.
Step two: Pop the gum into your mouth and start chewing. When you feel a tingling sensation, park the gum under the tongue or between your gum and cheek. Park it until the tingling stops and then start chewing again.
Step three: Repeat. Park and chew the gum for up to 30 minutes or until the flavour is gone and the urge to smoke has eased. Then, throw the gum away.
Some types of acidic drinks like coffee, fruit juice, soft drinks or beer can affect how well the gum works. Wait for 15 minutes after having these drinks before using the gum. The gum also won’t work as well if you take it while eating or drinking.
How the nicotine gum helps
It helps by replacing some of the nicotine you would normally get from smoking; it can help to manage cravings. Using the gum can also help to manage some of the other symptoms of nicotine withdrawal when you quit such as difficulty concentrating, frustration, restlessness and anxiety.
What dose should I use?
It comes in two strengths: 2mg and 4mg. The right strength and dose for you depends on when you have your first cigarette in the morning and the number of cigarettes that you smoke each day – talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the right dose for you.
Use the gum for at least eight weeks, reducing the strength and frequency of use as directed.
How can I get the nicotine gum at the discounted PBS rate?
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