Smoking Cessation Tool: Finding the Right NRT

Even though you’ve decided to quit smoking, you may still be confused about the stop smoking aids available to help you. Should you use a patch or gum? What’s the right dosage? This quick quiz will help you determine which of these quit smoking methods is right for you. Just pick the answers that best describe you.

Choose a lifestyle option:

I want a low-maintenance solution – I don’t want to have to think about it.

SELECT

I want to be in control of my nicotine intake throughout the day and I really need to keep my mouth busy.

SELECT

A solution that you don’t have to think about throughout the day? A nicotine patch like NicoDerm CQ is right for you. What’s the right dosage? Let’s find out.

I smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day.

SELECT

I smoke 10 or less cigarettes a day.

SELECT

Start out using a 21 mg patch every day for the first six weeks of your quit, and then lower the strength to 14 mg for weeks seven and eight, and 7 mg for weeks nine and ten.

You should think of nicotine replacements as medicine. And like any medicine, it works best when you use it properly. Make sure to follow all the directions on the package, and you should see your chances of success increase. If you feel like you need a little extra help, sign up for our email
support program and we’ll send tips and advice right to your inbox.

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Start out using a 14 mg patch every day for the first six weeks of your quit, and then lower the strength to 7 mg for weeks seven and eight.

You should think of nicotine replacements as medicine. And like any medicine, it works best when you use it properly. Make sure to follow all the directions on the package, and you should see your chances of success increase. If you feel like you need a little extra help, sign up for our email
support program and we’ll send tips and advice right to your inbox.

Not what you were looking for?

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If you want to be in control of your nicotine intake throughout the day – and give your mouth something to do – an oral nicotine replacement may be best for you. There are a few products that fit the bill, so let’s narrow it down.

I like chewing gum and definitely need something to keep my mouth busy.

SELECT

I’m not a fan of gum – I prefer something that dissolves slowly.

SELECT

I’d prefer something that dissolves and is small and discreet.

SELECT

Nicotine gum like Nicorette Fruit Chill is the right choice for you. Let’s see what your dosage should be.

I have my first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up.

SELECT

I smoke my first cigarette of the day more than 30 minutes after I wake up.

SELECT

Nicotine lozenges like Nicorette Mint lozenge are the best way to go. Let’s see what your dosage should be.

I have my first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up.

SELECT

I smoke my first cigarette of the day more than 30 minutes after I wake up.

SELECT

If a dissolving solution that is small and discreet is what you’re looking for, mini lozenges like Nicorette mini are the best choices. Let’s see what your dosage should be.

I have my first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up.

SELECT

I smoke my first cigarette of the day more than 30 minutes after I wake up.

SELECT

Start with 4 mg gum and follow the dosing schedule on the package.

You should think of nicotine replacements as medicine. And like any medicine, it works best when you use it properly. Make sure to follow all the directions on the package, and you should see your chances of success increase. If you feel like you need a little extra help, sign up for our email
support program and we’ll send tips and advice right to your inbox.

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Start with 2 mg gum and follow the dosing schedule on the package.

You should think of nicotine replacements as medicine. And like any medicine, it works best when you use it properly. Make sure to follow all the directions on the package, and you should see your chances of success increase. If you feel like you need a little extra help, sign up for our email
support program and we’ll send tips and advice right to your inbox.

Not what you were looking for?

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Start with 4 mg lozenge and follow the dosing schedule on the package.

You should think of nicotine replacements as medicine. And like any medicine, it works best when you use it properly. Make sure to follow all the directions on the package, and you should see your chances of success increase. If you feel like you need a little extra help, sign up for our email
support program and we’ll send tips and advice right to your inbox.

Not what you were looking for?

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Start with 2 mg gum and follow the dosing schedule on the package.

You should think of nicotine replacements as medicine. And like any medicine, it works best when you use it properly. Make sure to follow all the directions on the package, and you should see your chances of success increase. If you feel like you need a little extra help, sign up for our email
support program and we’ll send tips and advice right to your inbox.

Not what you were looking for?

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Start with 4 mg mini lozenge and follow the dosing schedule on the package.

You should think of nicotine replacements as medicine. And like any medicine, it works best when you use it properly. Make sure to follow all the directions on the package, and you should see your chances of success increase. If you feel like you need a little extra help, sign up for our email
support program and we’ll send tips and advice right to your inbox.

Not what you were looking for?

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Start with 2 mg mini lozenge and follow the the dosing schedule on the package.

You should think of nicotine replacements as medicine. And like any medicine, it works best when you use it properly. Make sure to follow all the directions on the package, and you should see your chances of success increase. If you feel like you need a little extra help, sign up for our email
support program and we’ll send tips and advice right to your inbox.

Not what you were looking for?

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Find a support system

Everyone can use a hand now and then, especially when trying to stop smoking. Learn how to put a support system in place to keep your quit on track.

Smoking Cessation Tool: Finding the Right NRT

Choose a lifestyle option:

SELECT

SELECT

A solution that you don’t have to think about throughout the day? A nicotine patch like NicoDerm CQ is right for you. What’s the right dosage? Let’s find out.

SELECT

SELECT

Start out using a 21 mg patch every day for the first six weeks of your quit, and then lower the strength to 14 mg for weeks seven and eight, and 7 mg for weeks nine and ten.

Try Again

Start out using a 14 mg patch every day for the first six weeks of your quit, and then lower the strength to 7 mg for weeks seven and eight.

Try Again

If you want to be in control of your nicotine intake throughout the day – and give your mouth something to do – an oral nicotine replacement may be best for you. There are a few products that fit the bill, so let’s narrow it down.

SELECT

SELECT

SELECT

Nicotine gum like Nicorette Fruit Chill is the right choice for you. Let’s see what your dosage should be.

SELECT

SELECT

Nicotine lozenges like Nicorette Mint lozenge are the best way to go. Let’s see what your dosage should be.

SELECT

SELECT

If a dissolving solution that is small and discreet is what you’re looking for, mini lozenges like Nicorette mini are the best choices. Let’s see what your dosage should be.

SELECT

SELECT

Start with 4 mg gum and follow the dosing schedule on the package.

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Start with 2 mg gum and follow the dosing schedule on the package.

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Start with 4 mg lozenge and follow the dosing schedule on the package.

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Start with 2 mg gum and follow the dosing schedule on the package.

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Start with 4 mg mini lozenge and follow the dosing schedule on the package.

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Start with 2 mg mini lozenge and follow the the dosing schedule on the package.

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