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Exploring Other Nicotine Products
There are several nicotine products available besides cigarettes and vapes. Here’s what you need to know.
Nicotine Pouches
Nicotine pouches are small, white pouches placed under your lip. They release nicotine into your body without the need for smoking or inhaling.
Are They Safe?
Nicotine pouches don’t contain tobacco or harmful chemicals like tar or carbon monoxide found in cigarettes. However, they still contain nicotine, which is addictive and can raise your heart rate and blood pressure.
Can They Help You Quit?
Nicotine pouches are not licensed as stop-smoking aids in the UK. They may help some people reduce cigarette use but are not recommended as a first choice for quitting.
Heat-Not-Burn Products
Heat-not-burn products, sometimes called heated tobacco, work by warming tobacco rather than burning it, creating a vapour you inhale. Unlike vapes, which use e-liquids without tobacco, heat-not-burn devices still involve the use of actual tobacco.
Are They Safe?
They produce fewer harmful chemicals than cigarettes but still contain tobacco and release toxins. They are not risk-free, and using them long-term still exposes you to health risks like heart disease and cancer.
Can They Help You Quit?
They are not recommended as a way to quit smoking. Heat-not-burn devices still use tobacco.
Are There Other Nicotine Products?
There are other nicotine products available include nicotine gum, lozenges, sprays, inhalators, and microtabs. These products are licensed as Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and have undergone extensive regulation in the UK to support quitting smoking safely.
