Why can't you drink for 15 minutes before using nicotine gum?!


Question: Why can't you drink for 15 minutes before using nicotine gum?
The box says not to eat or drink anything for 15 minutes before using the gum. Is this really necessary or is it a rule I can sometimes ignore? I don't see how having a glass of water right before I use a piece will make much, if any, difference on the effect of the nicotine. Please no lectures on how bad nicotine is for you, I know that already which is why I am quitting.

Answers:

I think it is have to do with absorption, through oral tissues and enzymes in your mouth to not dissolve them before you take a gum. Because it is disturb right absorption of right amount of nicotine:

Found in vickypedia

Gum should not be used less than 15 minutes after eating or drinking, as this will reduce absorption. Users are directed to chew the gum until it softens and produces a tingling sensation or "peppery" taste. The gum is then "parked," or tucked, in between the cheek and gums. When the tingling ends the gum is chewed again until it returns, and is then re-parked in a new location. These steps are repeated until the gum is depleted of nicotine (about 30 minutes) or the craving dissipates. Dosage suggested by the Dental-professional.com website is: weeks 1-6: 1 piece every 1 to 2 hours; weeks 7-9: 1 piece every 2 to 4 hours; weeks 10-12: 1 piece every 4-8 hours; no more than 24 pieces per day. Do not use for longer than 12 weeks. Pregnant women should neither smoke nor use NRT[1]. Light smokers should use the 2 mg and heavy smokers the 4 mg; dosage is the same for both sizes.

When used properly, about 3 mg is absorbed into the bloodstream from the 4 mg gum, and 1 mg from the 2 mg gum[1].lity

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