Nicorette

In the US , nicorette is the name of a nicotine chewing gum, while in other parts of the world a range of stop smoking aids are marketed under the same name. The products include nicotine patch, nicotine gum, nicotine inhaler, nicotine lozenge and nicotine nasal spray. These are all Nicotine Replacement Products (NRTs) that are used to reduce cravings during a quit attempt.

Nicorette gum

A small measured dose of nicotine is released in your mouth when chewing. The nicotine is absorbed by the mucous membranes in your mouth.

Nicorette microtab

Nicorette microtab works similarly to nicorette chewing gum, but instead of chewing, you place a small lozenge below your tongue.

Nicorette patch

Nicorette patch is applied to the skin in the morning and removed in the evening before going to bed. Nicotine is absorbed through your skin and enters your bloodstream.

Nicorette inhaler or Nicotrol inhaler

The average smoker puffs a cigarette 200 times each day. For many smokers the habit of lifting their arm and sucking on a cigarette is a behaviour that can be hard to stop. Nicorette inhaler is inhaled through the mouth where nicotine is absorbed through the mucosa.

Nicorette nasal spray or Nicotrol nasal spray

Nicorette nasal spray is sprayed once in each nostril while breathing through the mouth. Inhaling through the nose while spraying should be avoided.