Use it at the moment the urge appears, and also at the ordinary trigger moments listed in the product description: at work during stressful moments, while driving, or during breaks. Start chewing one piece and let it soften in your mouth. Unlike a vitamin or tablet, this gum does not need to be swallowed; the active plant substances are released while you chew and contact the oral mucosa directly, so the mouth is where the effect is felt.
Because no specific chewing time or number of pieces is stated by the manufacturer, a practical approach is to chew a piece whenever a cigarette craving shows up and keep it until the taste and texture fade. The gum is sugar-free because it uses isomalt, a sweetener that is not a food source for cavity-forming bacteria, so it is easier on teeth than sugary gum if you find yourself chewing it several times a day. Keep the pack somewhere easy to reach — where you used to keep cigarettes, in your work bag, or in the car — so you can reach for it before the urge becomes stronger.
It can also be used after meals or coffee if you are bothered by stale breath. The mint and eucalyptus work as refreshment, and the chewing action can replace the routine of lighting up after eating. If a craving is very strong or happens often, do not rely on gum alone; the product description itself suggests combining it with advice from a pharmacist or smoking-cessation specialist.
- Chew slowly at first so the gum has time to soften before you begin chewing normally.
- Spit the gum out when the flavour or texture is gone; this product is not meant to be swallowed.
- Close the pack after each piece so the gum stays clean and does not dry out.