Nicorette for Smoking Cessation

Nicorette is a brand of nicotine gum and lozenges that provides nicotine to the body to help with quitting smoking.

Nicorette FAQ

What is Nicorette & how does it work?

Nicorette is the brand name of a number of products for nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) that contain nicotine polacrilex. Developed in the late 1970s in Sweden by AB Leo [ sv] in the form of a chewing gum, Nicorette was the first nicotine replacement product on the market.

Who invented Nicorette?

The Nicorette brand started with a nicotine gum developed in Helsingborg ( Sweden) by the company Leo AB, later part of Pharmacia & Upjohn. It was the first product for nicotine replacement therapy and gained its inventor, Ove Fernö, titles like "the founding father of modern pharmacotherapy for smoking".

Can I use Nicorette If I'm Pregnant or breastfeeding?

Using a controlled amount of nicotine helps reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms when you quit smoking. Nicorette may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Do not use Nicorette if you are pregnant or breast-feeding unless your doctor has told you to.

What are the different types of Nicorette products?

The product range encompasses chewing gum, lozenges, patches of two kinds (transparent and non-transparent), oral spray (Nicorette QuickMist), inhalator, sublingual tablets (Nicorette Microtab) and nasal spray.