Nicotine Strips

Nicotine strips are a tobacco-free nicotine format designed for situations where vaping and smoking aren't possible. Each strip is a clear, feather-light oral film roughly the size of a postage stamp, that dissolves directly on the tongue. As it melts, nicotine is absorbed through the lining of the mouth, typically reaching effect within one to three minutes.

Unlike nicotine pouches, there's no pouch to remove and no used product to handle. Unlike vapes, there's no device to charge, no vapour, and no odour. The strip vanishes completely.

Nicotine Strips vs Nicotine Pouches - What's the Difference?

Both formats are tobacco-free and discreet, but they work differently. A nicotine pouch sits between the gum and lip for 20-40 minutes, releasing nicotine gradually. A nicotine strip dissolves in minutes and is gone. If you want fast-acting delivery with zero residual product, strips are the quicker and more minimal option. If you prefer a slower, longer-duration release, pouches are typically better suited.

Many users carry both, strips for moments requiring instant discretion (meetings, planes, cinemas), pouches for longer sessions.

Which Nicotine Strip Brands Does Alternix Stock?

We carry the three most popular nicotine strip brands available in the UK:

• Melta: Available in 2mg and 4mg strengths across seven flavours including Peppermint, Spearmint, Strawberry, Raspberry, Orange, Banana and Blueberry. Melta uses pharmaceutical-grade nicotine salt in a food-grade polymer film for consistent, clean delivery. Packs of 20 start from £3.00, making Melta one of the most cost-effective nicotine formats available.
• Jolt: A bolder, flavourful strip available in 2mg and 4mg. Jolt offers one of the broadest flavour ranges of any UK strip brand, including Bubblegum, Watermelon and Cool Mint. Dissolves in under 90 seconds.
• Tacta: A newer brand built for light, controlled nicotine. Each strip delivers 1mg - one of the lowest per-strip doses available - manufactured in a certified US facility and fully UK compliant. Available in Mint and Lemon, 20 strips per pack.
• It's RIPS: The strip range from It's, one of the UK's most recognised nicotine pouch brands. Winner of the FUTURNIC Award for Best Alternative Nicotine Product, It's RIPS stands out for its flavour range - Blackcurrant, Mango, Ice Mint and more - available in 0.5mg and 1mg strengths. 10 strips per pack.

When Should You Use Nicotine Strips?

Strips are specifically suited to situations where other nicotine formats aren't practical:

• Flights - Solid nicotine products are permitted in hand luggage and leave no odour or vapour. Strips are one of the most travel-friendly formats available.
• Office environments - Places where even pouches can feel conspicuous. A strip is placed, dissolves, and done.
• Cinema's, theatres, events - No exhale, no smell, no visible movement. A strip dissolves silently and leaves no trace.
• Post meal - Many mint and spearmint strips double as a breath-freshening experience, making them a natural after-dinner alternative.

How Do You Use Nicotine Strips?

Using Nicotine Strips is quick & easy. Here’s a simple guide to help you get started:

1. Remove a strip from the pack with dry hands.
2. Place it flat on your tongue or press it against your inner cheek.
3. Allow it to dissolve, do not chew or swallow whole.
4. Most strips fully dissolve within one to five minutes. Effects are typically felt within three minutes.

How Much Do Nicotine Strips Cost?

Tacta Nicotine Strips start from £2.95 for a pack of 20, making them one of the cheapest smoke-free nicotine options per-use in the UK. Jolt and Lost Mary strips are priced competitively within a similar range. For regular users, our multi-buy offers on brands like It's RIPS reduce the cost per pack further, check the current deals on the page above.

Shop Nicotine Strips Online

Purchase nicotine strips in packs of 20. Flavour and dosage options vary by brand. Select the flavour profile that fits your preferences. View availability and pricing above.