Nicotine lollipops are another tool you
can use to help you quit smoking

Studies have shown that each time you attempt to quit smoking, your chances for success goes up.  Nicotine lollipops give you another tool to help you through those difficult cravings as you adjust to a smoke-free life.

A nicotine lollipop is nicotine polacrilex combined with a natural sweetener and flavoring in a sugar-free sorbitol base. This is the same form of nicotine found in the patch and gum.The lollipops are used to help you quit smoking by suppressing the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal so you can make appropriate lifestyle changes to quit smoking forever.  The lollipop is also useful in satisfying the hand-to-mouth habit that most smokers have developed.

The lollipop is placed in the mouth when you feel the urge to smoke and removed when it is over.  Each lollipop can be used for 4-6 cravings.  They are dispensed with a child-proof container to prevent children from mistaking them for candy and cost approximately $3 each.Call us for more information on nicotine lollipops for quitting smoking or ask your health care provider. A prescription is required.

What is the Nicotine Lollipop and how might it help me quit smoking?
The Nicotine Lollipop can help control cravings by delivering nicotine in a non-tobacco form. The nicotine is absorbed directly through the lining in the mouth, and continues working after you stop using the lollipop. The Nicotine Lollipop also offers the hand-to-mouth action that seems to be an important part of the smoking habit.

Does the Nicotine Lollipop work like the gum?
Like Nicorette© gum, the Nicotine Lollipop provides an alternative source of nicotine when you are quitting - without exposing the user to the harmful tars and carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke. But the actual usage is different. Each lollipop is meant to be sucked on and moved from side to side until it the craving for a cigarette subsides. With Nicorette©, the chewer uses a specific technique ("bite and park") instead.

How do nicotine replacement Quit Aids like the Nicotine Lollipop help me quit smoking
Nicotine replacement therapies give your body lower levels of nicotine. When you start your smoke-free program, you're already addicted to nicotine from cigarettes. The Nicotine Lollipop contains nicotine, so as you suck on it, small amounts of nicotine are released and absorbed through your mouth tissues. But because the Nicotine Lollipops don't contain the tar or carbon monoxide found in cigarette smoke, you don't have the same health risks as smoking. Then, as you begin to step down your usage, you gradually wean your body off nicotine until you use no nicotine at all.

Is the Nicotine Lollipop stronger than other stop-smoking Quit Aids, like the gum or patch?
Studies comparing the lozenge with the gum or patch haven't been conducted, though each can be effective. When you're choosing among Nicorette©, NicoDerm CQ© or a Nicotine Lollipop, the best thing you can do is think about your lifestyle and your habit. For instance, the patch is low-maintenance because you only have to apply it once a day, but the Nicotine Lollipop lets you have more control over your nicotine intake because you choose when to take it - and the lollipop gives you "something to do" with your hands.

What does the Nicotine Lollipop taste like?
Let's be honest, the Nicotine Lollipop is medicine, not candy. But it does have a flavor. The lollipop also gives off a warming tingle as it starts to dissolve and begins releasing medicine.

Where can I buy the Nicotine Lollipop?
You can buy Nicotine Lollipop from our compounding pharmacy with a prescription. Let us know if you want us to contact your health care provider.

Can people who chew tobacco or dip snuff use Nicotine Lollipop?
No. The Nicotine Lollipop is probably not a good choice for treating chewing tobacco or snuff dependence. Also, tobacco products of any kind should not be used in conjunction with Nicotine Lollipop.

Are there any side effects to taking the Nicotine Lollipop?
Nicotine Lollipop is not candy. If you consume it too fast or chew and swallow all or part of it, you may experience heartburn or indigestion. If you experience any side effects, you should discontinue use and consult your doctor. The side effects seen in users are generally moderate and transient. The most common side effects are insomnia (reported in less than 5% of users), nausea, hiccups, coughing, heartburn, headache and flatulence.

How do I get Nicotine Lollipops?
Nicotine Lollipops require a prescription from your health care provider. In most cases you will not need to be seen. You can call the pharmacy and we will be happy to contact them for you.