Public Health South
Private Bag 1921
Dunedin 9054
Public Health South
PO Box 1601
Invercargill 9840
Public Health South
PO Box 2180
Frankton
Queenstown 9349
www.healthpoint.co.nz
Southern DHB Smokefree South
Postal Address
Contact Details
Phone 0800 737 342
Mobile 027 685 4911
Nicotine Gum
Strengths:
4mg and 2mg – to meet individual needs.
Using it:
- Use the gum 20 minutes before you would usually have a smoke.
- Chew the gum until you get a peppery taste, then rest it between your gum and cheek.
- Repeat this process every few minutes for 30 minutes then discard safely out of reach of children and pets.
- Do not chew continuously like normal gum.
- Can be used in combination with patches.
- Video about how to use Nicotine Gum is available below
Good points:
- Discreet product to use.
- Looks like regular gum.
- Available in mint and fruit flavour.
Things to think about:
- If not used as per instructions can cause indigestion.
- The taste can take some time to get used to.
- Avoid eating and drinking while using the product.
Cost and availability:
- FREE when enrolled with the Southern Stop Smoking Service
- Available on prescription from GP or from any community pharmacy at a cost of $5.00 per product (patch, gum, lozenge).
How long do I take it?
- 8 to 12 weeks.
Not suitable for:
- Children under the age of 12 years.
- People who have false teeth or braces as the gum may stick.
Further information:
- Okay to use if pregnant and breastfeeding but discuss risks and benefits with health professional or stop smoking coach.
https://healthpoint.co.nz/public/community/southern-dhb-smokefree-south/