Nicotrol NS (nasal, inhalation)
Generic name:nicotine (nasal, inhalation) [ NIK-oh-teen ]
Brand names: Nicotrol Inhaler, Nicotrol NS
Drug class:Smoking cessation agents
What is nicotine?
Nicotine is the primary ingredient in tobacco products.
Nicotine nasal spray and inhalation are medical products used to help you stop smoking and help reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms as you quit smoking.
Nicotine nasal or inhalation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to nicotine or menthol.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart disease, irregular heartbeats;
chest pain, heart attack or stroke;
blood circulation problems;
a blood vessel disorder such as Buerger's disease, Prinzmetal angina, or Raynaud's syndrome;
insulin-dependent diabetes;
overactive thyroid;
asthma or other breathing disorder;
sinus problems, nasal polyps, allergies that affect your nose;
liver or kidney disease;
a stomach ulcer; or
pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland).
Nicotine can harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Smoking cigarettes during pregnancy can cause low birth weight, miscarriage, or stillbirth. Using a nicotine replacement product during pregnancy or while breast-feeding may be safer than smoking. However, you should try to stop smoking without using a nicotine replacement product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor about the best way for you to stop smoking.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Do not give this medicine to a child or teenager without medical advice.
