FAQs

Why Habitrol?

Quitting cold turkey – without any aids – can be extremely challenging. NRTs release controlled, nicotine without any of the other harmful chemicals found in cigarettes. With Habitrol, you can double your chances of quitting by reducing nicotine withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, feeling anxious, sleeplessness, increased appetite, and nicotine cravings.
https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/quit-smoking-medications/why-quitting-smoking-is-hard/index.html
https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/want-quit-smoking-fda-approved-and-fda-cleared-cessation-products-can-help
https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms/index.html

Yes, Habitrol products - including nicotine patches, lozenges, and gum - are eligible for purchase with both Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA). These
products are considered qualified medical expenses because they are used to treat nicotine dependence, a recognized medical condition. You can use your FSA or HSA debit card at checkout without needing to submit receipts, making it easy and convenient
to include Habitrol in your quit-smoking plan.

You should wear the patch 24 hours a day. This may help overcome your morning cravings for nicotine. However, if you have vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances, you may remove the patch at bedtime and apply a new patch the following morning. The patch should be applied at approximately the same time each day.

Habitrol encourages users to follow a structured quit plan and offer behavioral support alongside its products. Each product includes a user guide and is designed to be part of a12 week gum program. Visit the Habitrol website homepage to create your personalized quit plan and explore additional resources

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Patch Usage Directions

Habitrol nicotine patches deliver a steady dose of nicotine over 24
hours, helping reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms like irritability and sleeplessness. This consistent delivery supports your quit journey by gradually reducing nicotine dependence.
Side Effects
You may experience nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, diarrhea,
nervousness or restlessness, headache, vivid dreams or other
sleep disturbances, and irritability. If you experience any of the following side effects, immediately remove the patch and call your doctor:
Severe skin irritation or discoloration
Irregular heartbeats or palpitations
Severe chest pain or tightening
Symptoms of nicotine overdose, such as pallor (extreme
paleness), cold sweat, nausea,abnormal salivation,
vomiting, abdominal pain or severe headache, disturbed hearing or vision, dizziness, mental confusion or weakness

You may feel a mild warming or tingling sensation where the patch
is applied. This is part of the patch’s activation process, if you have
an allergy to adhesive tape or have skin problems, consult your
doctor before use.

Choose a clean, dry, non-hairy area of skin on your upper body or
the outer part of your arm. Do not put a patch on skin that is very oily, burned, broken out, cut or irritated in any way. Immediately before applying the patch, wash your hands and the skin area with plain soap and water and dry completely. Avoid using any soap, lotion, hand cream, tanning lotion or oil, bath oil or insect repellent
that contains aloe, lanolin or glycerin as a moisturizer. These products can leave a moisturizing film on your skin, which can interfere with the adherence of the patch
Do not remove the patch from its sealed, protective pouch until
you are ready to use it. Carefully cut open the child-resistant pouch along the dotted line, as indicated. If the new patch is cut, throw it away. Save pouch to use for patch disposal. Dispose of the used patches by folding sticky ends together and putting them in pouch.
A shiny protective liner covers the sticky side of the patch where it
contacts the skin. The liner has a precut slit to help you remove it
from the patch. With the silver side facing you, pull the liner away
from the patch, starting at the precut slit. Hold the patch at the edge (touch the sticky side as little as possible) and pull off the other piece of the protective liner. Throw this liner away.
Immediately apply the sticky side of the patch to your skin. Press
the patch firmly against your skin with the palm of your hand for about 10 seconds. Make sure it sticks well to your skin, especially
around the edges.
When you have finished applying or removing the patch, wash your hands with water only. Nicotine on your hands could get into your eyes and nose and could cause stinging, redness or irritation.
After 24 hours, remove the patch you have been wearing.
If you remove and apply the patch at about the same time each day, it will help you to remember when to put on a new patch.
Choose a different place on your skin to apply the next patch and repeat steps 1 through 5. Do not reapply a patch to a previously used skin site for at least 1 week. Do not leave the patch on for more than 24 hours, because it may irritate your skin and loses strength after 24 hours. Do not wear more than one patch at the same time, and do not cut a patch in half or into smaller pieces to wear.

Each patch is designed to allow you to gradually reduce your nicotine levels and should be used as directed. Do not wear more than one patch at a time. Do not cut the patch in half or into smaller pieces. Do not leave the patch on for more than 24 hours, as it may irritate your skin and loses its strength after 24 hours.
Water will not harm or affect the patch you are wearing. You can take a bath or a shower, or you can swim while you are wearing the patch.

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, only use this medicine on the advice of your health care provider. Smoking can seriously harm your child. Try to stop smoking without using any nicotine
replacement medicine. This medicine is believed to be safer than smoking. However, the risks to your child from this medicine are not fully known.

Lozenge Usage Directions

Avoid eating or drinking 15 minutes before and during use of the lozenge, as food and beverages can interfere with nicotine
absorption.

Use at least 9 pieces per day during the first 6 weeks. Use 1 piece every 1–2 hours in weeks 1–6, every 2–4 hours in weeks 7–9, and every 4–8 hours in weeks 10–12.
These 2 mg nicotine lozenges should be used alongside a Support
Program for a full 12 weeks.

The tingling sensation is a sign that nicotine is being absorbed
providing fast relief from cravings.

Usage Directions

Place the lozenge in your mouth and allow it to dissolve slowly - do
not chew or swallow.

Habitrol lozenges offer fast, discreet relief and are sugar-free with a fresh mint flavor. They’re ideal for on-the-go use and provide
flexible control over cravings.

Gum Usage Directions

Avoid eating or drinking 15 minutes before and during use of gum,as food and beverages can interfere with nicotine absorption.

Yes, Habitrol gum is sugar-free and gluten-free! It also does not contain any animal derivatives or dairy products.

Use at least 9 pieces per day during the first 6 weeks. Chew 1 piece every 1–2 hours in weeks 1–6, every 2–4 hours in weeks
7–9, and every 4–8 hours in weeks 10–12.

Usage Directions
Easy to use: Simply chew the gum slowly until it tingles, park it
between your cheek and gum line and begin chewing again when
the tingling stops; repeat these steps until most the tingle is gone
(about 30 minutes) for relief from cravings and symptoms
associated with quitting smoking; see usage directions for more
information