Nicotine Gum Information
- Which strength nicotine gum is best for me?
- How often should I use the nicotine gum?
- How much nicotine is there compared to a cigarette?
- How many pieces of nicotine gum are there in a box?
- What is Generic Nicotine Gum?
- What is Nicotrol gum?
- What is Habitrol gum?
- Is discount nicotine gum just as good?
- Why use nicotine gum to control your nicotine withdrawal?
- How do I use nicotine gum effectively?
- Nicotine Gum Warnings & Cautions
Which strength nicotine gum is best for me?
If you currently smoke less than 25 cigarettes per day we recommend you start with the 2mg strength nicotine gum. For more than 25 cigarettes per day it is recommended that you use 4mg strength nicotine gum.
How often should I use the nicotine gum?
We have created a table with of the suggested way to use nicotine gum over a 12 week period :
| One Piece of Gum | |
| Week | Time Between Chewing |
| 1 - 6 | 1 - 2 hours |
| 7 - 9 | 2 - 4 hours |
| 10 - 12 | 4 - 8 hours |
It is recommended that you do not exceed the maximum usage of 24 pieces per day
How much nicotine is there compared to a cigarette?
Nicotine gum contains approximately one third less nicotine than a cigarette which allows you to avoid the harmful physical and chemical effects associated with smoking.
How many pieces of nicotine gum are there in a box?
This depends on the type of nicotine gum you are ordering :
Nicorette Gum : 105 pieces per box
Nicotrol Gum : 105 pieces per box
Nicotinell Gum : 96 pieces per box
Habitrol Gum : 96 pieces per box
What is Generic Nicotine Gum?
Please see our Nicorette Gum, re-branding and Generic Nicotine Gum article.
Nicotrol Gum is a rebranded form of Nicorette Gum. This means that it is the same gum as Nicorette, manufactured by the same company, but sold under a different brand name.
What is Nicotrol Gum?
Nicotrol Gum is a rebranded form of Nicorette Gum. This means that it is the same gum as Nicorette, manufactured by the same company, but sold under a different brand name.
What is Habitrol Gum?
Habitrol gum is the new brand name for what was formally known and Nicotinell gum. This discount brand of nicotine gum that has become very popular over the last couple of years. Users of this gum have had the following to say:
- The gum tastes better and is cheaper than nicorette.
- MUCH, MUCH better than Nicorette! Highly recommend!
- I enjoy this gum much better than the leading brand. Lasts longer.
- Excellent product-superior to nicorette in every way!
Is discount nicotine gum just as good?
Yes, of course. At Gum Auctions we only list top quality products. While Nicotrol and Habitrol are available at a much greater discount than their counterpart Nicorette they are in no way inferior products. As mentioned above Nicotrol is the exact same gum. It simply sells at a discounted rate under its recognized brand name in New Zealand where your order will be shipped from. (More on nicotine gum shipping).
Why use nicotine gum to control your nicotine withdrawal?
- Nicotine polacrilex gum is proven to alleviate symptoms of nicotine withdrawal, such as insomnia, sweating, headaches, mild depression, anxiety, mood swings, and irritability.
- By administering steady and adequate dosage levels Nicotine Replacement Therapy also reduces the risk of relapse.
- The Gum offers faster blood stream absorption than the Nicotine Replacement Therapy patch
- The Gum offers flexibility and convenience so that you can control your nicotine dosage.
- Nicotine Replacement Therapygum is especially made for people who smoke at irregular intervals, or certain times of day.
- The Gum is perfect for periods of temporary abstinence, such as airline flights, restaurants, etc.
Warnings and Cautions : Nicotine Gum Warnings & Cautions
Nicorette
Nicotrol
Habitrol
Nicotinell