Introduction
Use criteria

OTC products

Prescription products
Nicotine gum

Available exclusively over-the-counter, nicotine gum is packaged with important usage information, including chewing instructions. It may be helpful to review the proper use of the product with your patient before recommending it to assess whether it is appropriate for the individual.

Click here for more details. (pdf) A nicotine patch can also be combined with nicotine gum to enhance effectiveness.

Nicotine patches
The patch is available both as an over-the-counter medication and by prescription. For more details about dosage and prescribing instructions, click here. (pdf) The patch can also be combined with nicotine gum or nasal spray to enhance effectiveness.