1 This will help relieve your symptoms and reduce any swelling in the area of the pain. 2  Apply heat or ice to the painful area. One good method is to use ice for the first 48 to 72 hours, and then use heat.  Take over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) or acetaminophen (Tylenol).
There are two types of nicotine patches: 1  16-hour patches are for light-to-average smokers. 2  24-hour patches provide a more constant dose of nicotine to help you resist cigarette smoking throughout the day and night, but the chance of side effects is higher.he nicotine patch is available at a wide variety of stores and has an average cost per day of $4. There are two types of nicotine patches: 1  16-hour patches are for light-to-average smokers. 2  They are less likely to cause side effects, but donât help with morning cigarette cravings.
Nicotine chewing gum and transdermal patch are both effective aids for nicotine dependent smokers who seek help in giving up. In the most highly nicotine dependent smokers (craving a cigarette on waking) nicotine 4 mg gum seems the most effective form of replacement therapy at present.