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Available without a prescription. Manitoba Pharmacare may cover NRT under the Smoking Cessation program — ask the pharmacist.
Medication information
OTC
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (Patch, Gum, Lozenge, Inhaler)
OTC support for quitting smoking
Nicotine replacement (Nicoderm patches, Nicorette gum and lozenges, Nicorette inhaler) replaces some of the nicotine from smoking to ease cravings while you quit. Patches give steady background; gum, lozenges, and inhalers handle breakthrough cravings. Combining a patch with as-needed gum or lozenge is more effective than either alone.
How the pharmacy helps
We stock 7, 14, and 21 mg patches, plus 2 and 4 mg gum and lozenges. The pharmacist can match the strength to how much you smoke and build a step-down schedule.
Access framing
Available without a prescription. Manitoba Pharmacare may cover NRT under the Smoking Cessation program — ask the pharmacist.
Forms and strengths
Medication entries grouped here
Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.
| Brand / Generic | Strength | Form | DIN | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nicoderm Nicotine | 21mg/day | Transdermal patch | Active |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Questions
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (Patch, Gum, Lozenge, Inhaler) Questions
Patch for steady coverage; gum or lozenge for sudden cravings. Many people use both.
Rotate sites daily. Tell the pharmacist if irritation persists.
Standard course is 12 weeks; some people need longer to fully come off.
Related pages in Smoking Cessation
Have questions about this medication?
Call the pharmacy or bring the medication to the counter. We can help compare labels, dosing schedules, storage needs, and questions to ask your prescriber.
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