How Much Nicotine Is in Nicotine Gum?

With increased awareness about the dangers of smoking, more people than ever are trying to quit. One of the most effective methods to quit is to use nicotine gum. How many pieces should you chew to equal a cigarette? Learn how much nicotine is in nicotine gum.

Nicotine in a Cigarette

• A typical cigarette has around 1mg of nicotine. This can vary between types of cigarettes, but 1mg is a good estimate.

2mg Nicotine Gum

• Nicotine gum typically contains 2mg of nicotine in one piece, thus making one piece equal to about two cigarettes.

One Piece Every One to Two Hours

• Nicorette recommends people who smoke less than a pack a day chew one piece of 2mg gum every one to two hours, which equals one to two cigarettes.

4MG Gum

• For heavier smokers, Nicorette offers 4mg pieces. This would be the equivalent of 4 cigarettes in one piece of gum.

Time Release

• Nicotine gum is meant to chewed for at least 30 minutes, so the nicotine is slowly released into the bloodstream. Even though a piece has more nicotine than a cigarette, the slower release makes them about equal.