Nicorette Icy Mint Gum Dosage/Direction for Use

Stop smoking completely at the same time in order to increase your chances of success. Regular use beyond 12 months is generally not recommended.
Adults: The initial dosage should be individualized on the basis of the smoker's nicotine dependence. The Nicorette chewing gum 4mg is recommended for smokers who are highly dependent (for example smoking 20 cigarettes or more per day or smoking the first cigarette in the morning 30 minutes or less after waking up). Other smokers should begin treatment with the 2mg dosage strength.
The Nicorette chewing gum should be used when cigarettes normally would have been smoked or if cravings emerge. Sufficient Nicorette chewing gum should be used each day. In order to maximize the chances of success it is important not to underdose. The dosage should be individualized on the basis of the smoker's nicotine dependence.
Dosing regimen: 8 to 12 Nicorette chewing gum per day, for at least 3 months. Do not exceed the following number of gums as stated as follows in any 24-hour period. (See Table 1.)

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Smokers should stop smoking completely during the course of treatment with Nicorette chewing gum.
Gradual tapering from the Nicorette chewing gum should then be initiated. Treatment should be stopped when the dose is reduced to 1 to 2 Nicorette chewing gum per day.
Each piece of Nicorette chewing gum should be chewed slowly for approximately 30mins, with pauses. The gum should be chewed until a strong taste or mild burning sensation is experienced, then rested between the cheek and gums until the taste and/ or sensation have disappeared, then chew again slowly and repeat.
Children and adolescents: Do not administer Nicorette chewing gum to persons under 18 years of age without recommendation from a health care professional.
Combination therapy: Highly dependent smokers, smokers who experience "breakthrough" cravings or those who have failed with single NRT treatment, can use a flexible smoking cessation format, in combination with the patch for fast relief of cravings.
Administration of nicotine should be stopped temporarily if any symptoms of nicotine excess occur. Nicotine intake should be decreased by either lowering dosing frequency or strength if nicotine excess symptoms persist.
Route of administration: Oral.