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Nicotrol Gum

How to use Nicotrol Gum

Nicotrol gum is a type of nicotine-resin complex, or nicotine polacrilex. The nicotine contained in the gum is released when each piece is chewed. This nicotine is then absorbed through the mucus membranes in the mouth and passed into the bloodstream. You only chew the gum a few times and then let it rest next to the lining of the mouth to facilitate the transference of the nicotine. The gum should be put between the gums and the inside of the cheek. When the gum is in this position it is known as being "parked". By using this technique and not overdoing chewing of the gum, a single piece of gum can be expected to last around half an hour. When the gum is chewed, the nicotine is released, accompanied by a tingling sensation or a peppery taste. When this no longer occurs it is usually time to remove the gum.

Some people complain that the peppery taste of the gum is too strong for them. This is sometimes the result of them over-chewing the gum. Nicotrol is not supposed to be constantly chewed like chewing gum. It is designed to be periodically chewed and then "parked". If you find the taste of the gum a little too intense then this may be the reason why. Try to persevere and check that you are using the correct chewing technique.

One of the benefits of Nicotrol gum is that you can directly control the amount of gum that you use and, hence, the amount of nicotine that your body receives. You can take a piece of gum whenever you feel the urge to smoke or are experiencing the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. There are other advantages to using Nicotrol gum. Nicotrol gum transfers the nicotine into the bloodstream at a quicker rate than occurs with NRT patches. It is also more discrete to use than an NRT inhaler. People who see you chewing will just think that you are using normal chewing gum. Nicotrol also has the benefit of giving smokers who miss the oral gratification that they got from smoking something to do with their mouth.

Try to avoid swallowing the saliva that results from chewing the gum. This saliva will contain the nicotine from the gum and swallowing it can cause gastrointestinal discomfort or nausea. Nor should you swallow the actual gum. This is also why you should avoid eating while using the gum. Some types of acidic food and drink, including citrus fruits and juices and soft drinks, will adversely affect the ability of the mouth to absorb the nicotine. Tea and coffee should be avoided while using the gum for the same reason. Try not to eat these foods within quarter-of-an-hour or so either side of using the gum. Alternatively, if you have ingested one of these foods, you could use water to rinse your mouth of its residue prior to using the gum.