Nicotine Gum (NIH-kuh-TEEN.) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Nicotine Gum (NIH-kuh-TEEN.)? A chewing gum that contains a small dose of nicotine, which enters the blood by being absorbed through the lining of the mouth. This helps stop nicotine cravings and relieves symptoms that occur when a person is trying to quit smoking. A prescription is n

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