How to use nicotine lozenges
- Place the lozenge in your mouth and allow it to dissolve slowly, do not chew or swallow
- Start with 1 lozenge every 1 to 2 hours for the first few weeks (about 8 lozenges a day)
- Then gradually decrease: 1 lozenge every 2 to 4 hours, then 1 lozenge every 4 to 8 hours
- You may be ready to stop using the lozenge once you are down to 1 to 2 pieces per day
- You may feel a hot, peppery or tingling sensation in the mouth this is expected
Useful tips
- While the lozenge is in your mouth drinking coffee, tea, soft drinks, alcohol or orange juice will interfere with the lozenge’s effectiveness