Nicorette Freshmint 2mg Gum Nicotine acts fast to help you deal with cravings. The nicotine is absorbed quickly through your mouth and gums, relieving those unpleasant withdrawal symptoms soon after they strike. This gum is for smokers who smoke less than 20 cigarettes a day. Nicorette Gum can also be used when you are pregnant or breast-feeding to help you stop smoking, as the risks to your baby are far less than if you continue to smoke.