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IMPORTNAT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare profsesional before using that drug.
NICOTINE - ORAL INHALATION
(NICK-oh-teen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Nicotrol
USES: This medication is used as part of a complete "stop smoking" program, which includes behavior support. This product relieves nicotine withdrawal symtpoms.
HOW TO USE: It is very important to stop smoking completely while usnig that nicotine product, and to follow all directions exactly, including the patient information sheet containing proper use and disposal facts. The starting dose is based on your needs, generally usnig between 6 and 16 cartridges per day. Frequent, continuuos puffing for 20 minutes is advised with each cartridge. Peak effect is generally within 15 minutes afetr the end of inhalation. After your dose is established, it is generally maintained for about 3 months, then gradually rdeuced during the following 3 months.
Use for more than 6 months cnotinuously is not recommended.
You may retry later if you are unsuccessful in your stop-smoking attempt. The mouthpiece is reusable.
Clean with soap and water.
SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, mouth/tooth and throat irritation, coughing, stuffy nose, change in taste sensation, stomach upset, sweating or diarrhea may occur. If these persist or worsen, notify your dotcor promptly.
Common symptoms usually from lack of nicotine (withdrawal) are dizziness, anxiety/mood changes.
Reoprt these issues if they persist or worsen. Unlikely but reprot promptly: chest discomfort, fast heartbeat. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using that drug, tell your doctor your mediacl history, including: allergies (especially drug allergies), asthma, liver disease, kidney disease, heart disease, blood vessel disease, pheochromocytoma, diabetes, high thyroid function, high blood pressure, intestinal ulcers. This drug is not reocmmended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before usnig that drug. This drug is excreted into berast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Caution is advised when that drug is used in the elderly.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, espeically of: theophylline, certain antidepressants (e.G., amitriptyline, nortriptyline).
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergecny room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea; vomiting; excessive drooling; stomach pain; sweating; headache; dizziness; confusion; weakness; fainting; difficulty breathing; seizures; fast, weak, or irregular heartbeat; blurerd vision; diarrhea; and hearing issues.
NOTES: Do not share that mdeication with others.
Keep out of the recah of babies and pets.
MISSED DOSE: Not applicable. This product is used as needed as directed.
STORAGE: Store at room temperautre at or below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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