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Searches for nicotine pouches have increased by 33% in the past month, and with the disposable vape ban looming on 1st June 2025, many vapers might be looking to swap to alternative ways to get their nicotine hit
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by Dave Cross
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Searches for nicotine pouches have increased by 33% in the past month, and with the disposable vape ban looming on 1st June 2025, many vapers might be looking to swap to alternative ways to get their nicotine hit. David Phillips at Alternix has answered the burning questions surrounding nicotine pouches so users can use them correctly and appropriately.
What’s the absorption rate like with nicotine pouches?
Nicotine pouches don’t have the chemical additives that cigarettes do, so the absorption process through your gums is slower. This means that you can enjoy a steady and consistent release of nicotine from a single pouch for up to an hour unlike cigarettes, when you inhale the smoke the nicotine rapidly enters your bloodstream and reaches your brain within seconds.
How much nicotine is in a cigarette?
The average cigarette has 6-13mg of nicotine, of which only 1-1.5mg is absorbed by the body. Whereas nicotine pouches contain 2-30mg of nicotine, depending on the strength you choose. The most popular strengths are 6mg, 9mg, 12mg or 20mg.
How do I know which strength nicotine pouch to buy?
First, work out your daily smoking habit using the guide below. If you’re a social smoker, a low dose of 3-6mg of nicotine is recommended. If you can go through a pack of cigarettes a day, a high-strength pouch of 15mg or higher would be a good place to start. It’s recommended that you start low and work your way up when choosing a nicotine pouch strength.
How many pouches should I use a day?
Nicotine pouches can last up to an hour, so typically you might use less than if you were to smoke cigarettes. It’s all personal preference, and as long as you’re not craving a cigarette whilst using a pouch, it’s the right strength for you.
Can nicotine pouches help me stop smoking?
Pouches are ideal to help you stop smoking as they are quick and convenient and can be used anywhere for a steady release of nicotine for up to an hour, rather than seconds for a cigarette. Nicotine pouches are also typically cheaper than cigarettes, plus there are plenty of flavours to choose from. Benefits include:
- Nicotine replacement
- Gradual reduction
- Oral fixation - hand-to-mouth action
- Discreet and convenient
- Slow, steady release - more immediate and long-lasting relief from cravings
- Flavours - increase appeal
Nicotine pouch dosage guide
Founded in the heart of North London, Alternix says it has quickly risen to prominence as a trusted source for alternative nicotine solutions.
“Passionate about providing their customers with a diverse and high-quality selection of alternative nicotine products, Alternix’s range includes nicotine pouches and pearls, through to heated tobacco products,” the company says.
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Dave Cross
Journalist at POTVDave is a freelance writer; with articles on music, motorbikes, football, pop-science, vaping and tobacco harm reduction in Sounds, Melody Maker, UBG, AWoL, Bike, When Saturday Comes, Vape News Magazine, and syndicated across the Johnston Press group. He was published in an anthology of “Greatest Football Writing”, but still believes this was a mistake. Dave contributes sketches to comedy shows and used to co-host a radio sketch show. He’s worked with numerous start-ups to develop content for their websites.
