Using Nicotine Gum to Quit Smoking

Nicotine gum是一种治疗性尼古丁that is designed to help ex-smokers gradually reduce the amount of尼古丁他们习惯于每天接受香烟。

尼古丁口香糖被用作口香糖，有两种功效：每天吸烟少于25支的人服用2毫克尼古丁口香糖，每天吸烟25支或以上的人服用4毫克尼古丁口香糖。

在嚼尼古丁口香糖前15分钟内不要吃或喝，因为尼古丁的吸收可能会减少，尤其是在食用酸性食物/饮料的情况下。

Nicotine gum is sugar-free and should not be swallowed.

品牌和口味

Nicotine gum是非处方药。不需要医生的处方。

尼古丁口香糖以几个品牌销售，包括Nicorette、Habitrol、Nicotrol和Nicotinell，以及各种商店品牌的尼古丁口香糖产品。

Nicotine gum comes in the 2mg and 4mg strengths, and all brands offer a mint-flavored gum and a fruit-flavored gum. Additionally, Nicorette has Icy Mint and Cinnamon Surge flavors.

如何使用尼古丁口香糖

Nicotine gum应慢慢咀嚼，直到感觉到轻微的刺痛感，此时应将其停在脸颊和口香糖之间。当刺痛停止时，把口香糖拿出来慢慢咀嚼，一旦刺痛感恢复，再停下来。继续这个过程，直到所有的尼古丁从口香糖中释放出来大约30分钟。

Do not chew nicotine gum fast, don't chew more than one piece at a time, and don't chew it more often than recommended.

Length of Nicotine Gum Therapy

Once the strength of gum is chosen, follow this schedule for chewing gum to reduce nicotine cravings:

• Weeks 1 to 6, chew one piece every 1 to 2 hours.
• 第7至9周，每2至4小时咀嚼一片。
• Weeks 10 to 12, chew one piece every 4 to 8 hours.

副作用和特别注意事项

Side effects通常与尼古丁口香糖疗法相关的包括：

• 口腔溃疡
• Jaw muscle aches
• 恶心
• 头痛/头晕

Contact a doctor immediately if any of the following occurs:

• Irregular heartbeat
• Seizures
• Breathing problems
• Symptoms of nicotine overdose

See a doctor before using nicotine gum if you have:

• A heart condition or heart disease
• 血压失控
• 牙齿状况或紊乱
• Overactive thyroid
• 你怀孕或计划怀孕尼古丁可能会伤害胎儿

在开始尼古丁口香糖治疗之前，告诉你的医生你正在使用的所有处方药和非处方药。

Signs and Symptoms

在使用尼古丁口香糖时，不要吸烟或使用任何其他尼古丁替代疗法（NRT），因为你会有尼古丁过量的风险。

尼古丁过量的迹象和症状可能包括：

• Dizziness
• 胃部不适
• 严重的头痛
• Vomiting
• Cold sweats
• 流口水
• Confusion
• 视力模糊
• 听力问题
• Weakness or fainting

让尼古丁口香糖远离儿童和宠物

Nicotine is poisonous, and nicotine gum may contain enough nicotine to harm children or pets. Store in a safe place and contact Poison Control services in your area in case of an overdose.

尼古丁口香糖成瘾

Nicotine gum is used on an as-needed basis, and because of this, the potential to abuse this particular quit aid is significant.

请记住，尼古丁口香糖是一种严重的药物，必须严格按照制造商的指示使用。如果你选择使用尼古丁口香糖来帮助你戒烟，在建议的时间内小心地戒掉它。

尼古丁口香糖戒烟成功

While nicotine gum can help you quit smoking, remember that it is a quit aid, not a miracle worker. The recipe for success with smoking cessation lies within你, not a product.

Develop your will决心每天戒烟，对自己有耐心。

Time, patience and support will help you win this race. Believe that, believe in yourself, and be willing to do the work it takes to quit for as long as it takes. Do this and you'll find that you can quit smoking, just as others have.