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.

Nicotinell Gum is available in two different strengths 2mg (low strength) and 4mg (full strength) and in two different flavours – mint and fruit. As the chewing gum contains a small amount of nicotine it keeps the need and craving for a cigarette at bay. Nicotinell can also be used to relieve cravings while in areas you cannot smoke such as planes.

Nicotinell Gum is available in pack size of 24 and 96 pieces. Combination of NRTs can be used to help with cravings and the gum can be used in combination with NRT patches for the treatment of nicotine dependence.

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

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

The Nicotinell Chewing Technique

• Chew slowly until taste becomes strong.

• Rest between gum and cheek.

• Chew again when the taste has faded.

• Keep chewing like this for about half an hour.

• After this time the gum will have lost its strength and you should dispose of it carefully.

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.