The nicotine gum is an FDA-approved medicine that can help people quit smoking. It can be used every 2 hours by itself to control withdrawal symptoms, or it may be used as needed for stronger cravings when used in combination with nicotine patch.

NICORETTE® chewing gum contains nicotine, added as nicotine polacrilex. They are available in 2mg and 4mg strengths and are available in five flavours: classic, icymint, freshmint, spearmint and freshfruit. NICORETTE® classic chewing gum also contains: sodium and sorbitol.

If you do, the nicotine may not work as well. Dosing: - One piece of 2 mg gum is about equal to one cigarette. The 4 mg is about equal to 2 cigarettes.

Nicotine taken in any form has health risks. In particular nicotine gum restricts blood flow which can increase the odds of developing gum disease. Nicotine gum can also cause dry mouth and gum sores in some users.

Long-term Use of Nicotine Gum Is Associated With Hyperinsulinemia and Insulin Resistance | Circulation.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy is safe to use. Quit-smoking medicines containing nicotine (NRTs) do not cause death and diseases like cigarettes do. Most of the dangers of smoking are due to the hundreds of toxic chemicals in the cigarette smoke, not the nicotine.

Quit-smoking medicines containing nicotine (NRTs) do not cause death and diseases like cigarettes do. Most of the dangers of smoking are due to the hundreds of toxic chemicals in the cigarette smoke, not the nicotine. Using a nicotine medicine will not cause cancer like smoking.

Nicotine gum triggers abdominal distress and nausea if it is chewed often and for a prolonged period. It may also cause bloating and indigestion in some people.

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible: Allergic reactions - skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. Heart palpitations - rapid, pounding, or irregular heartbeat. Increase in blood pressure.

GlaxoSmithKline, marketers of Nicorette, advises people to "stop using the nicotine gum at the end of 12 weeks," and to talk to a doctor if you "still feel the need" to use it. But that guideline hasn't kept some people from chomping on it for many months and even years.

Nicotine gum triggers abdominal distress and nausea if it is chewed often and for a prolonged period. It may also cause bloating and indigestion in some people.

Increased Oral Cancer Risk Long-term use of nicotine gum has been associated with mutations in their FOXM1 gene and oral cancer previously.

Nicotine gum contains nicotine, a highly toxic substance. The gum is used to help people quit smoking. If you suspect your child chewed or swallowed a piece of nicotine gum, call IPC immediately at 1-800-222-1222 for advice specific to your situation.