Nicotine Replacement Therapy

• Easiest to use
• Good for heavier smokers who need constant nicotine
• Can take up to three hours to take effect
• Pregnant and breastfeeding women should remove at night

Possible Adverse Effects

• Maycause insomnia(if so, remove patch at night and reapply in the morning)
• Skin rash (make sure to rotatelocation daily)

• Good for occasional smokers who want to manage cravings
• Can be used with the patch when needed
• Not like normal gum - you must use the correct bite, park method described in the instructions
• Nicotine is slowly released into the mouth and reaches your brain faster than with the patch
• Can be used to reduce-to-quit, substituting gum for cigarettes
• One piece per hour is common fora pack-a-day smoker
• Maximum dose is 20 gum/day
• Avoid coffee, tea, soft drinks or citrus juices while chewing the gum as they can reduce nicotine absorption

Possible Adverse Effects

• Can cause jaw pain
• Stomach discomfort, heartburn, nausea,hiccups, oral discomfort

• Can be used with the patch when needed
• Good if you have dentures or missing teeth
• May be a good choice for those who don't need a steady dosage of nicotine all the time but need support to manage cravings
• In the form of hard candy which releases nicotine as it dissolves in the mouth
• Do not bite, swallow or chew the lozange
• Maximum dose is 15 lozenges/day
• Do not eat or drink 15 minutes before using the lozenge or while it is in your mouth
• Contains phenylalanine - advise your doctor if you have phenylketonuria.

Possible Adverse Effects

• Some lozenge users experience soreness in the gums and teeth, irritated throats, hiccups nd heartburn/indigestion

• A plastic cigarette shaped cartridge which contains nicotine
• Delivers a steady dose of nicotine in the body to reduce nicotine cravings
• Fastest way to deliver nicotine
• Mimics cigarette smoking
• One cartridge can replace four cigarettes
• Avoid coffee, tea, soft drinks and citrus juices while using the inhaler as they reduce nicotine absorption

Possible Adverse Effects

• Irritation of the mouth lining, runny nose, upset stomach