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How should I store Nicorette?

Nicorette should be stored at temperatures between 68 - 77 degrees Fahrenheit (20 -25 degrees Celsius). It should also be protected from light.

What is Nicorette?

Nicorette is a stop-smoking quit aid in the form of a sugar-free nicotine gum. It helps to reduce nicotine cravings that make quitting smoking so hard.

How should I store it?

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Suppositories should be stored in your freezer and used when frozen as well. Frozen suppositories are easier to insert. Room temperature suppositories will deform upon insertion.

How does Nicorette work?

Each piece is a form of Therapeutic Nicotine. This means it replaces some of the nicotine your body and brain are used to getting, while gradually reducing the level of nicotine until you no longer need it. The level of nicotine uptake is lower than cigarettes, and allows your body to gradually adjust to having less nicotine until you don't need any. Nicorette is nicotine bound to a sugarless chewing gum base.

Can I smoke while using Nicorette gum?

No. The whole reason to use Nicorette is to quit smoking. If you slip and start smoking again, a lapse of one or two or even a few cigarettes need not spoil your efforts. Throw away your cigarettes, forgive yourself and continue with the program. Don't consider yourself a failure or punish yourself. In fact, people who have already tried to quit are more likely to be successful the next time.

Is Nicorette sugar free?

Yes. Original Nicorette is sweetened with sorbitol, a natural sweetener produced commercially from corn. Nicorette Cinnamon Surge, Fruit Chill, FreshMint, and Mint are sweetened with Xylitol, a natural sweetener produced commercially from plants. Nicorette FreshMint and Mint also contain acesulfame potassium as a sweetener.

Should I ever change to a different strength of Nicorette?

No, the strength of Nicorette that you use to start on the program is the strength you should use throughout the program.

Can teenagers buy Nicorette?

No, the sale of nicotine to a minor is prohibited in the U.S. Since the active ingredient in Nicorette is nicotine, the sale of Nicorette to anyone under the age of 18 is prohibited. Persons under 18 should speak to their doctor.

Can I use Nicorette if I have a medical condition?

If you are concerned, your doctor or pharmacist is the best person to advise you based on your medical history and present state of health. We specifically recommend you speak with your physician if you have: Taking prescription medicine for depression or asthma. Your prescription dosage may need to be adjusted.

Can I use Nicorette if I take other medications?

Any questions about drug interactions between medications should be answered by your physician or other healthcare professional. Talk to your doctor if you take other medications. Nicorette releases nicotine, which is already in your system if you are a smoker. However, withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting smoking and the absence of smoke in your lungs may affect how your body handles medications.

Can I drink alcohol if I am using Nicorette?

You can safely drink in moderation. However, you should not eat or drink anything for 15 minutes before using Nicorette. Eating or drinking 15 minutes before using Nicorette may limit the absorption of Nicorette through the membrane of your mouth. To reduce the risk of a smoking relapse, you may want to avoid drinking alcohol if you associate it with smoking.

Should I use expired Nicorette?

No, we cannot suggest that you use expired product since it may not be effective for you. We do not test expired product; therefore, we do not know what type of changes may have occurred in the product. We would suggest that you discard the expired Nicorette.

Is Nicorette gum more expensive than smoking?

No. The total cost of Nicorette gum over a 12-week program is about the cost of a pack and a half a day smoking habit. But when you think of the long-term costs of smoking, not to mention the health problems of smoking, Nicorette gum is a short-term cost. To see how much you will save by not smoking, please view our savings calculator.

What if I slip up while I'm using Nicorette?

No problem. Forgive yourself, discard your cigarette, and then get back on track. Try to recognize what made you slip and, this time, try harder to stay on track. If you feel like you're slipping and want some extra help to stop smoking, use our cool quitting tools to get over the temptation. Also, give some thought to joining Committed Quitters.

How to store Honey?

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Store honey at room temperature. Refrigeration speeds up crystallization. If honey crystallizes, remove lid and place jar in warm water. Or, microwave 1 cup of honey in microwave-safe container at high (100%) 2-3 minutes or until crystals dissolve, stir every 30 seconds.

Where can I store my medicine?

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Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open. Store at room temperature between 15 and 30C (59 and 86F) away from heat, light and moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. How long does alprazolam stay in your system once you have stopped taking it? Depending on other drugs you are taking from 24-36 hours. It can be detected in a urine test for up to a week or so depending on the test.
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