Habitrol Gum is a flavored chewing gum that contains nicotine. It is used to help individuals stop smoking. In addition to the gum, individuals are encouraged to seek education, counseling and psychological support in order for the program to be effective. As the gum is chewed, nicotine passes through the lining of your mouth and into the blood stream. This distributed the dose of nicotine that is similar to what you are used to when smoking. Over time, your body will adjust to receiving less nicotine. Consult a doctor before using Habitrol Gum. It does not require a prescription, but users may suffer from withdrawal effects as their body adjusts to the reduction in nicotine.
Step 1
Chew one piece of Habitrol Gum when you feel the urge to smoke. Chew it very slowly until you notice a slight tingling on your tongue. According to the Mayo Clinic, you then "park" the gum by holding it between your cheek and gum until the taste or tingling is almost gone.
Step 2
Resume chewing the gum for about 30 minutes in order to receive the full dose of nicotine. Discard of the gum after 30 minutes.
Step 3
Repeat this process of chewing, parking and then chewing for 30 minutes.
Step 4
Continue this process until you are able to reduce the number of pieces of Habitrol Gum to three to six per day. This can take around two to three months, according to Drugs.com.
Tips and Warnings
- Keep Habitrol Gum with you at all times to ensure you have it available when you have a craving for a cigarette. Try hard candy or other oral treats to occupy your mouth when the urge to smoke hits you. Rely on your support system to get through the withdrawal symptoms of stopping nicotine.
- Do not chew too fast. Do not chew more than one piece at a time. Do not use more than one piece in an hour time span. Avoid acidic beverages within 15 minutes prior to chewing a piece of gum or after chewing a piece.
Things You'll Need
- Habitrol Gum
