FOR THOSE WHO SMOKE THEIR FIRST CIGARETTE WITHIN 30 MINUTES AFTER WAKING UP. If you smoke your first cigarette MORE THAN 30 MINUTES after waking up, use Quit2™ Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, 2mg. Use - reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking How Nicotine Polacrilex Gum Works. Nicotine Polacrilex Gum sugar-free chewing pieces provide nicotine to your system - they work as a temporary aid to help you quit smoking by reducing nicotine withdrawal symptoms. Nicotine Polacrilex Gum provides a lower level of nicotine to your blood than cigarettes, and allows you to gradually do away with your body’s need for nicotine. Because Nicotine Polacrilex Gum does not contain the tar or carbon monoxide of cigarette smoke, it does not have the same health dangers as tobacco. However, it still delivers nicotine, the addictive part of cigarette smoke. Nicotine can cause side effects such as headache, nausea, upset stomach, and dizziness. Let's Get Started.

Becoming a nonsmoker starts today. First, check that you bought the right starting dose. If you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up, use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, 4 mg. If you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up, use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, 2 mg.

Next, read through the entire User’s Guide carefully. Then, set your personalized quitting schedule. Take out a calendar that you can use to track your progress, and identify four dates, using the stickers in the center of this User’s Guide:

STEP 1. (Weeks 1-6). Your quit date (and the day you'll start using Nicotine Polacrilex Gum).

Choose your quit date (it should be soon). This is the day you will quit smoking cigarettes entirely and begin using Nicotine Polacrilex Gum to satisfy your cravings for nicotine. For the first six weeks, you’ll use a piece of Nicotine Polacrilex Gum every hour or two. Be sure to follow the directions starting on pages 8 and 10. Place the Step 1 sticker on this date.

STEP 2. (Weeks 7 to 9). The day you’ll start reducing your use of Nicotine Polacrilex Gum.

After six weeks, you’ll begin gradually reducing your Nicotine Polacrilex Gum usage to one piece every two to four hours. Place the Step 2 sticker on this date (the first day of week seven).

STEP 3. (Weeks 10-12). The day you’ll further reduce your use of Nicotine Polacrilex Gum.

Nine weeks after you begin using Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, you will further reduce your nicotine intake by using one piece every four to eight hours. Place the Step 3 sticker on this date (the first day of week ten). For the next three weeks, you’ll use a piece of Nicotine Polacrilex Gum every four to eight hours.

End of treatment: The day you’ll complete Nicotine Polacrilex Gum therapy.

Nicotine Polacrilex Gum should not be used for longer than twelve weeks. Identify the date thirteen weeks after the date you chose in Step 1, and place the "EX-SMOKER" sticker on your calendar.

Plan Ahead.

Because smoking is an addiction, it is not easy to stop. After you’ve given up cigarettes, you will still have a strong urge to smoke. Plan ahead NOW for these times, so you’re not defeated in a moment of weakness. The following tips may help: • Keep the phone numbers of supportive friends and family members handy. • Keep a record of your quitting process. Track the number of Nicotine Polacrilex Gum pieces you use each day, and whether you feel a craving for cigarettes. In the event that you slip, immediately stop smoking and resume your quit attempt with the Nicotine Polacrilex Gum program. • Put together an Emergency Kit that includes items that will help take your mind off occasional urges to smoke. Include cinnamon gum or lemon drops to suck on, a relaxing cassette tape, and something for your hands to play with, like a smooth rock, rubber band, or small metal balls. • Set aside some small rewards, like a new magazine or a gift certificate from your favorite store, which you’ll “give” yourself after passing difficult hurdles. • Think now about the times when you most often want a cigarette, and then plan what else you might do instead of smoking. For instance, you might plan to take your coffee break in a new location, or take a walk right after dinner, so you won’t be tempted to smoke.

Questions & Answers.1. How will I feel when I stop smoking and start using Nicotine Polacrilex Gum? You’ll need to prepare yourself for some nicotine withdrawal symptoms. These begin almost immediately after you stop smoking, and are usually at their worst during the first three or four days. Understand that any of the following is possible: • Craving for cigarettes • Anxiety, irritability, restlessness, mood changes, nervousness • Drowsiness • Trouble concentrating • Increased appetite and weight gain • Headaches, muscular pain, constipation, fatigue Nicotine Polacrilex Gum can help provide relief from withdrawal symptoms such as irritability and nervousness, as well as the craving for nicotine you used to satisfy by having a cigarette. 2. Is Nicotine Polacrilex Gum just substituting one form of nicotine for another? Nicotine Polacrilex Gum does contain nicotine. The purpose of Nicotine Polacrilex Gum is to provide you with enough nicotine to help control the physical withdrawal symptoms so you can deal with the mental aspects of quitting. During the 12 week program, you will gradually reduce your nicotine intake by switching to fewer pieces each day. Remember, don’t use Nicotine Polacrilex Gum together with nicotine patches or other nicotine containing products. 3. Can I be hurt by using Nicotine Polacrilex Gum? For most adults, the amount of nicotine in the gum is less than from smoking. Some people will be sensitive to even this amount of nicotine and should not use this product without advice from their doctor (see page 5). Because Nicotine Polacrilex Gum is a gum-based product, chewing it can cause dental fillings to loosen and aggravate other mouth, tooth and jaw problems. Nicotine Polacrilex Gum can also cause hiccups, heartburn and other stomach problems especially if chewed too quickly or not chewed correctly. 4. Will I gain weight? Many people do tend to gain a few pounds the first 8-10 weeks after they stop smoking. This is a very small price to pay for the enormous gains that you will make in your overall health and attractiveness. If you continue to gain weight after the first two months, try to analyze what you’re doing differently. Reduce your fat intake, choose healthy snacks, and increase your physical activity to burn off the extra calories. 5. Is Nicotine Polacrilex Gum more expensive than smoking? The total cost of Nicotine Polacrilex Gum for the twelve week program is about equal to what a person who smokes one and a half packs of cigarettes a day would spend on cigarettes for the same period of time. Also, use of Nicotine Polacrilex Gum is only a short-term cost, while the cost of smoking is a long-term cost, because of the health problems smoking causes. 6. What if I slip up? Discard your cigarettes, forgive yourself and then get back on track. Don't consider yourself a failure or punish yourself. In fact, people who have already tried to quit are more likely to be successful the next time.