Weeks 10 to 12: 1 lozenge orally every 4 to 8 hours.Weeks 7 to 9: 1 lozenge orally every 2 to 4 hours.
Patients who took at least 9 pieces of gum per day in the first 6 weeks had an improved chance of quitting.Patients should avoid eating or drinking for 15 minutes before and during use.This process should be continued until most of the tingling sensation is gone (approximately 30 minutes). Patients should begin chewing again after the tingling sensation has gone. The gum should be chewed slowly until a tingling sensation is felt, and then the gum should be parked between the cheek and gums.Weeks 10 to 12: 1 piece of gum orally every 4 to 8 hours.Weeks 7 to 9: 1 piece of gum orally every 2 to 4 hours.Weeks 1 to 6: 1 piece of gum orally every 1 to 2 hours.First cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up: 2 mg.First cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up: 4 mg.
