Everything you need to know about Quitine products, the Quitine Circle, and the 90-Day Quit Program.
Gum and lozenge strength goes on when you have your first cigarette: within 30 minutes of waking means 4 mg, later than that means 2 mg. Patches go on a different question, how many you smoke a day: more than 10 starts on Step 1, 10 or fewer starts on Step 2. The 2-minute Quit Quiz will give you a personalized recommendation if you want to be sure.
Combination therapy means wearing a patch for steady all-day support and using gum or lozenges when cravings break through. We recommend it for most people because the patch handles your baseline nicotine level and the gum or lozenge handles the spikes. Take the Quit Quiz and it'll tell you whether combo therapy makes sense for you.
Quitine products are nicotine replacement therapy, so there are a few people who should talk to a doctor or pharmacist before starting. That includes anyone who's pregnant or breastfeeding, anyone under 18, anyone with a heart condition or recent heart attack, and anyone taking medication that might interact with nicotine. If you're not sure, message us on the chat box at the bottom left of the site, email info@quitine.com, or speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
Press down and twist to open the QuitTube. Tuck one lozenge between your gum and cheek and leave it there. Don't chew it or suck on it. Let it dissolve on its own. Nicotine absorbs through the gum tissue, which works better than swallowing it. Use one lozenge every 1 to 2 hours, and follow the directions on the pack.
It depends where you are in the 90-day program. For the first six weeks, one lozenge every 1 to 2 hours, up to a maximum of 20 a day. Weeks seven to nine, reduce to one every 2 to 4 hours. In the final phase, drop to one every 4 to 8 hours. Never go above 20 in 24 hours, and always follow the directions on the pack.
Nicotine doesn't absorb well through saliva. Parking the lozenge against your gum tissue is what lets the nicotine get into your system properly. If you keep moving it around, it dissolves faster but you absorb less, and you'll feel more of it in your stomach than where you actually want it.
It varies by person and by variant. Mini Mint is the smallest format so it dissolves faster. The regular Mint and Cherry lozenges are larger and take longer. Either way, leave the lozenge parked and don't move it around. And avoid eating or drinking for 15 minutes before you use one, especially coffee, soda, or citrus, as those interfere with absorption.
Mint comes in 120-piece packs (3 QuitTubes of 40). Mini Mint is the smaller, more discreet format, 216 pieces across 8 QuitTubes of 27, and it dissolves faster. Cherry is a smooth cherry flavor in 168-piece packs (7 QuitTubes of 24), and dissolves more slowly. All three come in 2 mg and 4 mg strengths.
Yes, all Quitine lozenges are sugar-free.
Yes. Every QuitTube has a child-proof press-down-and-twist lid, plus a tamper-proof double seal for freshness.
Chew once or twice until you taste the flavor, then park the gum between your cheek and your gum. When the flavor fades, chew again to release more, then park it again. Keep going for up to 30 minutes. Don't chew it continuously like normal gum, because that releases nicotine too quickly and can make you feel queasy.
In the first six weeks, one piece every 1 to 2 hours, up to a maximum of 24 a day. From there you reduce gradually across the 90-day program. Never go above 24 pieces in 24 hours, and follow the directions on the pack.
Try not to eat or drink in the 15 minutes before you chew a piece. Coffee, soda, and anything acidic interfere with nicotine absorption and make the gum less effective.
Both come in 240-piece packs and in 2 mg and 4 mg strengths. Mint is a quick cool burst, Fruit is lighter and sweeter. They work the same way with the chew-and-park method, so it just comes down to which flavor you prefer.
Patch step goes on how many cigarettes you smoke a day. More than 10 a day starts on Step 1 (21 mg). 10 or fewer starts on Step 2 (14 mg), skipping Step 1 entirely. Step 3 (7 mg) is the final taper you move onto after Step 2. Vaping does not map neatly onto cigarette counts, so if you vape, take the quiz or message us and Mark, our pharmacist, will help you place it.
Stick it on clean, dry, hairless skin on your upper arm, chest, or back. Press firmly for 10 to 20 seconds, especially around the edges so it sticks properly. Rotate where you put it each day to avoid skin irritation.
Yes, the patches are made for 24-hour wear. Some people get vivid dreams when they wear it overnight, so if that's you, take it off before bed and put a fresh one on in the morning.
The step-down program runs about 10 weeks: 6 weeks on Step 1 (21 mg), then 2 weeks on Step 2 (14 mg), then 2 weeks on Step 3 (7 mg). If you're also using gum or lozenges for breakthrough cravings, you can keep tapering those for another 2 to 3 weeks after the patches finish. The full 90-day framework is there to give you time to build new habits while you reduce nicotine gradually. Always follow the directions on the pack.
Just put on a fresh one. Make sure the skin is completely clean and dry first, avoid areas with body hair or where the skin folds, and smooth the edges down firmly when you apply it.
Both are Step 1 patches at 21 mg. The 14-count is a 2-week starter kit, good if you're trying patches for the first time and want to see how you go. The 28-count is a 4-week supply and works out cheaper per patch, so it's better value if you're committed to the full Step 1 phase.
The Quitine Circle is our free support community, open to everyone quitting smoking or vaping. No purchase is required, and you do not need to use Quitine products to participate. Inside you get short video modules, a downloadable workbook, weekly live Q&A sessions, and a private community moderated by the Quitine team. The structure is the part most people say keeps them on track when willpower runs out.
Members get the full 90-Day Quit Program, a printable quit-tracking workbook, and practical strategies for handling cravings and triggers. There's also a group of other people working through the same thing, which most members say is the part that keeps them going on the harder days.
No, you can use Quitine nicotine replacement products on their own. Most people get better results when they pair the products with the Circle and the 90-Day Quit Program, mostly because there's more structure and accountability that way. The Circle is free to join and open to anyone quitting smoking or vaping.
The fastest way is to take the 2-minute Quit Quiz. It asks about your habits and recommends the right products, the right strength, and a step-down plan that fits you. From there you join the Quitine Circle (free for everyone, no purchase needed) and use the workbook to track your progress.
Yes. Not everyone wants to stop all at once. The 90-Day Quit Program is built around gradually reducing nicotine, so it works just as well if your goal is to cut back significantly first and decide what's next later. A lot of people start out wanting to cut back and end up quitting fully.
Orders ship within 24 hours. Packaging is discreet, with no Quitine branding on the outside of the box.
Yes, returns are free. Message us on the chat box at the bottom left of the site or email info@quitine.com and we'll arrange it.
The Quitine Guarantee is our 30-day money-back guarantee on every product, no fuss. Separately, the Quitine Circle and 90-Day Quit Program are free and open to everyone, whether or not you buy. Quitting is hard enough without the products being a financial risk too. If you want to claim the money-back guarantee, message us on the chat box at the bottom left of the site or email info@quitine.com.
Yes. Subscribers get 10% off, and you can pause, skip, cancel, or edit your subscription at any time before your next order is processed. No lock-in and no penalty for changing your plan.
Most people pick every 30 days, which works for a typical pace. If you go through multiple pieces a day, every 2 weeks is closer to right. Later in the taper, when you're using less, every 60 or 90 days is more common. You can change the frequency at any time from your account.