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Nicotine gum is a fast-acting form of nicotine replacement. Nicotine is absorbed through the buccal mucous membrane. It can be purchased over the counter, and is available in 2 mg and 4 mg strengths in a variety of flavours.

Nicotine gum for smoking c essation is a convenient and pleasant way to take nicotine, as it can be taken at any time and also allows you to control the dosage.

They can be used when you feel the urge to smoke or on a scheduled basis which usually gives better results. The usual dosage depends on the number of cigarettes consumed per day.

Follow the instructions on the leaflet, chew the gum slowly until you notice a peppery taste or feel a tingling sensation, then hold it on one cheek inside your mouth until you no longer feel the peppery taste. Chew to bring back the peppery taste, and hold it to the side of your mouth again. Repeat this process for 20 to 30 minutes.

It is important to know that the food and liquids you consume can affect the absorption of nicotine. Therefore, do not consume food or beverages for at least 15 minutes before and during gum use.

When selecting your dose, consider whether you:

You smoke 25 or more cigarettes a day.

You smoke within 30 minutes of waking up.

You have problems with not being able to smoke in restricted areas.

If any of the above describes you, you may need to start a gum at the higher 4mg dose.

Do not use more than 24 pieces of gum per day. It is generally recommended to use nicotine gum for 6 to 12 weeks, up to a maximum of 6 months. Progressively decreasing the amount of gum you use as you approach 3 months may help you to stop using it.

Possible side effects of nicotine gum include the following:

- Bad taste

- Throat irritation

- Mouth sores

- Hiccups

- Nausea

- Jaw discomfort

- Rapid heartbeat

- Chewing gum can also stick and cause damage to teeth and dental fillings.

Stomach and jaw discomfort is often caused by improper use of the gum, such as swallowing the nicotine or chewing the gum too quickly. In addition, you may experience nicotine withdrawal symptoms during this period of time if the dose of NRT is too low.

No one ever has all of these side effects, though, and some people have none at all.

If you have a rapid heartbeat or irregular palpitations, stop using the gum and talk to your doctor.

The price of nicotine gum varies depending on the strength and number of pieces. We recommend searching our website for the latest prices for this medicine.

You can buy nicotine chewing gum without a prescription at the Farmaciasdirect online pharmacy, where you can enjoy a 10% discount.