Nicotine polacrilex gum effects

Nicotine gum is just like any other chewing gum but on chewing it releases nicotine in the mouth, which is absorbed the mouth tissue and delivered to the bloodstream. It is one of the more popular nicotine replacement therapies not only because of low cost and ease of use but also because chewing gum otherwise also helps to remove smoking cues. It is presently available over the counter in most countries including USA and European countries. There are also various flavors like orange, and mint, the latter being more popular due to the cooling sensation of mint. The currently available potencies are 2mm and 4mg of nicotine, which is almost equivalent to nicotine released by 1 and 2 cigarettes respectively. The dosage depends upon the number of cigarettes one smokes in a day. Besides nicotine releasing gum other nicotine replacement products include an adhesive patch, tablets (sublingual) and lozenges.

There are instructions for how to use a nicotine chewing gum. It is recommended that it be used after quitting smoking and primarily meant for managing withdrawal symptoms associated with cessation of smoking. During the first one to six weeks take one every two hours and gradually increase the interval over a period of 12 weeks. It should be chewed slowly. Within less than a minute the gum gives a peppery taste or a tingling sensation. Park the gum between cheek and gums and stop chewing. The gum keeps on releasing nicotine for about 15 chews or about one minute of chewing. When the tingling sensation is gone start chewing again.

Every time you stop chewing put the gum in a different place in your mouth. Total depletion of nicotine in the gum takes about 30 minutes. Also known as nicotine polacrilex gum it is an effective method of delivering nicotine into the bloodstream to reduce cravings for smoking and other withdrawal symptoms.

Nicotine gum side effects are mild and most of them are associated with the vasoconstrictor properties of nicotine. The side effects include hiccups and in some cases gum disease and hair. Since the side effects are usually mild in nature it is a small price to pay for the benefits derived from cessation of smoking.

Delivery of nicotine by chewing gum is quicker and gives better results than a nicotine patch. Subcutaneous delivery is slow and may not be able to address the issue of smoking cues such as the urge to smoke after meals. The nicotine patch gum used as an adhesive may cause an allergic reaction in some people.

Initially sold only on prescription, these are now easily available over the counter with the same restrictions that apply to purchase by underage individuals. In most cases you may have to go to a licensed pharmacist but in some countries nicotine gum is available in shops, supermarkets and even petrol pumps and may even be bought online.