Nicotine lozenge

A nicotine lozenge is a tablet (usually flavored) that contains a dose of nicotine polacrilex which dissolves slowly in the mouth to release the nicotine. Nicotine lozenges are commonly found in 2mg and 4mg strengths although other strengths may be found. The nicotine is absorbed through the lining of the mouth and enters the blood vessels. It is used as an aid in nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), a process for smoking cessation.People using the lozenge should not smoke because of the increased risk of nicotine poisoning. Combination therapy can be employed by the use of nicotine lozenges and a nicotine patch to increase the chances of quitting tobacco successfully and permanently. The effects of the lozenge may be diminished from drinking anything fifteen minutes prior to taking the lozenge. A nicotine lozenge is a tablet (usually flavored) that contains a dose of nicotine polacrilex which dissolves slowly in the mouth to release the nicotine. Nicotine lozenges are commonly found in 2mg and 4mg strengths although other strengths may be found. The nicotine is absorbed through the lining of the mouth and enters the blood vessels. It is used as an aid in nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), a process for smoking cessation.People using the lozenge should not smoke because of the increased risk of nicotine poisoning. Combination therapy can be employed by the use of nicotine lozenges and a nicotine patch to increase the chances of quitting tobacco successfully and permanently. The effects of the lozenge may be diminished from drinking anything fifteen minutes prior to taking the lozenge.