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How is nicotine absorbed from Nicorette 2 mg gum?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Nicotine from Nicorette 2 mg gum is readily absorbed through the mouth’s buccal mucous membranes, with detectable blood levels within 5–7 minutes and peak levels about 30 minutes after chewing starts.

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Nicorette 2 mg GumMcNeil Products Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 24Document updated 2 October 2026

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