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Do you need a prescription for nicotine replacement therapy?
NRTs are available over the counter and by prescription. You should generally use them only for a short time to help you manage nicotine cravings and withdrawal.
How long should you use Nicorette inhaler?
As your body adjusts to not smoking, your doctor will tell you either to stop using the inhaler or to slowly reduce the dose. Inhalers are usually used for about 12 weeks and then use is slowly decreased (tapered off).
Does Nicotrol inhaler have nicotine?
Because you are already addicted to the nicotine in cigarettes, it is possible to stay dependent on the lower dose of nicotine found in the Nicotrol Inhaler. It is important to use the Inhaler for only as long as directed by your doctor to overcome your nicotine addiction and smoking habit.
Can you smoke while using Nicotrol inhaler?
Do not smoke or use any other tobacco products at any time while using the NICOTROL Inhaler. Nicotine overdose can occur. If symptoms of overdose occur, call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.
What is a good nicotine substitute?
1. Try nicotine replacement therapy
- Prescription nicotine in a nasal spray or inhaler.
- Over-the-counter nicotine patches, gum and lozenges.
- Prescription non-nicotine stop-smoking medications such as bupropion (Zyban) and varenicline (Chantix)
Is Nicorette inhaler bad?
Is the Inhalator safe? The benefits of quitting with tools like the Inhalator clearly outweigh any potential risks associated with using NRT. It’s the toxins in cigarettes – not the nicotine – that cause smoking-related diseases and death.
Can you smoke while using Nicorette inhaler?
If you are using NICORETTE® Inhaler while trying to quit smoking but slip up and have a cigarette, you should not stop using the NICORETTE® Inhaler.
Do you need a prescription for a nicotine inhaler?
You’ll need a prescription from a prescribing healthcare provider for the nicotine oral inhaler. The nicotine oral inhaler may look similar to a cigarette, but you need to use it differently. You do not need to inhale as deeply for the medicine to work.
How does Nicorette inhaler work when you stop smoking?
Nicotine is absorbed in the mouth and throat and enters the blood stream. This replaces the nicotine you would get from smoking and makes the withdrawal effects from not smoking less severe. The amount of nicotine is decreased over time until use is stopped. This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription.
Is it safe to give a child a Nicorette inhaler?
Safety and efficacy have not been established. Small amounts of nicotine can cause serious unwanted effects in children, and the inhaler contains enough nicotine to cause problems, including used cartridges.
Can a nicotine inhaler have more nicotine than a cigarette?
Nicotine inhalers have an exact and stated amount of nicotine. The nicotine amount can vary in e-cigarettes by brand. Some have more nicotine than traditional cigarettes. You can also add other liquids to the devices, not just nicotine.