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How will nicotex help in quitting smoking?

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I am a regular smoker, and I would like to quit smoking. My question is what is the role of Nicotex here? Will it be useful to stop smoking? Please answer.

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  • Nicotex gum is certainly useful. The 4 mg dose of gum is recommended for smokers if you smoke 25 or more cigarettes per day, whereas 2 mg dose if less.
  • You should chew the gum whenever you have an urge to smoke. You can chew one piece of gum every one to two hours for six weeks, with a gradual reduction over a second six weeks, for a total duration of three months.
  • Acidic beverages such as coffee and other beverages should be avoided before and during gum use.

For further information consult an internal medicine physician online.

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team
Published At April 25, 2017
Reviewed AtApril 12, 2025

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