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Nicotine Gum (Nicorette) AVAILABLE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION

Comes in four flavors: orange,original,mint, and fresh mint.
Action: helps calm cravings with sugar-less gum while you are trying to quit.
Usage: remember! It's a medicine and you don't keep chewing it.You only chew it until you notice a peppery taste, or slight tingle, which means the nicotine is being released,then you wedge it between your cheek and gum.This process is repeated until the peppery taste or tingle is gone.

Dosage

HOW TO USE NICORETTE

If YOu smoke 25 more cigarettes a day, use the 4 mg strength
If you smoke less than 25 cigarettes a day, use the 2mg strength

Weeks 1 to 6	Weeks 7 to 9	Weeks 10 to 12
1 piece every 1 to 2 Hours	1 piece every 2 to 4 Hours	1 piece every 4 to 5 Hours

Do not use more than 24 pieces a day

Cost: The total cost of Nicorette gum over a 12-week program is about the cost of a pack and a half a day sr
For more information on Nicorette : www.nicorette.com

Nicotine Lozenge (Commit) AVAILABLE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION

Only one flavor,slightly minty.
Action: helps calm cravings with sugar-free lozenge while you are trying to quit.

Usage:This is a medication and if you take too much or swallow it whole,you may experience heartburn.Its meant to be sucked on and moved from side to side of cheek until it dissolves,just like a regular hard ca
Dosage:Choosing the right strength.
Commit Lozenge is the first and only stop-smoking Quit Aid with a dosage selector based on how soon you morning. Leading experts agree that Time to First Cigarette (TTFC) ia a better measure of your cigarette addiction.

For more information on commit: www.commitiozenge.quit.com

Nicotine Patch (Nicoderm CQ) AVAILABLE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION

Action: Each patch contains a special nicotine rate-controlling membrane which releases nicotine into your. The level of nicotine is lower than cigarettes, and allows your body to gradually adjust to having less nicotine.
Usage: If you smoke at regular intervals and prefer not to take medication

Dosage: Begin with 21mg or 14mg. Taper to 7mg. Use for 2-3 months. Available as a 16 or 24-hour patch.
To find the strength that best suits your needs: www.nicodermcq.quit.com

Other Nicotine Patches (Herbal or Pro step): SEE YOUR DOCTOR FOR DETAILS

Nicotine Spay (Nicotrol NS): NOT AVAILABLE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION, SEE YOUR DOCTOR FOR DETAILS

Usage: every 1-2 hours, take in a deep breath through your nostrils and spray once into each nostril and extra.Use for 3 months and gradually taper off
Delivers Nicotine the fastest, so good to reduce cravings.

For more information visit: www.nicotrol.com

Nicotine Inhaler (Nicotrol inhaler) NOT AVAILABLE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION, SEE YOUR DOCTOR FOR DETAILS

Action: Inhale Nicotine by bringing inhaler to mouth when urge starts.
Dosage: At least 6 cartridges daily for the first 3-6 weeks, then taper off. Use for 3 months.
Delivers dosages as quickly as gum

For more information visit: www.nicotrol.com

Oral Medications (Zyban) NOT AVAILABLE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION, SEE YOUR DOCTOR FOR DETAILS

Usage: Take pill, for the first 3 days,the non pill in morning and one in late afternoon. Start taking
After quitting, continue to use 7-12 weeks.