Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) helps to relieve withdrawal symptoms and cravings associated with stopping the intake of nicotine. NRT is available as patches, gum, lozenges, inhalers, and/or quickmist. The 2mg gum/lozenges (low strength) is for smokers of 20 cigarettes or less a day and the 4mg gum/lozenges (full strength) is for smokers of more than 20 cigarettes a day.

Nicorette Lozenge is available in two different strengths 2mg (low strength) and 4mg (full strength) and in two different flavours – mint and fruit. As the lozenge contains a small amount of nicotine it keeps the need and craving for a cigarette at bay.

Nicorette can also be used to relieve cravings while in areas you cannot smoke such as planes. Nicorette Lozenge is available in 20’s and 80’s. Combination of NRTs can be used to help with cravings and the lozenge can be used in combination with Nicorette Invisi 25mg and 15mg Patch for the treatment of nicotine dependence.

20 cigarettes or fewer: One 2 mg Lozenge as required to relieve cravings.

More than 20 cigarettes: One 4 mg Lozenge as required to relieve cravings.

• Place the lozenge in your mouth and allow it to slowly dissolve.

• Occasionally move the lozenge from one side of your mouth to the other. You should not chew or swallow the lozenge.

• Repeat step 2 until the lozenge dissolves completely (about 10-20 minutes).

Warnings Do not use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless advised to do so by your doctor.

Very common side-effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 people). Headache, feeling sick (nausea), hiccups, cough and irritation of the throat.

Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people). Allergic reaction, vomiting, diarrhoea, burning sensation in the mouth, taste disturbance or loss of taste, pins and needles, dry mouth, indigestion or excessive gas or wind, increased salivation, sore and inflamed mouth, tiredness (fatigue), stomach pain.