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Nicotrol Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Nicotrol Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

 NICOTROL - nicotine Structural Formula Illustration

NICOTROL (nicotine inhalation system) Inhaler is indicated as an aid to smoking cessation for the relief of nicotine withdrawal symptoms. NICOTROL (nicotine inhalation system) Inhaler therapy is recommended for use as part of a comprehensive behavioral smoking cessation program.

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Nicotrol Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using nicotine and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • seizures; or
  • chest pain or uneven heartbeats.

Less serious side effects may include:

  • dizziness;
  • belching or hiccups;
  • stomach upset or nausea;
  • mouth or throat soreness;
  • dry or watering mouth;
  • watering eyes;
  • ...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Nicotrol Consumer Information: Uses

This medication can help you quit smoking by replacing the nicotine in cigarettes. The nicotine in tobacco is an important part of cigarette addiction. When you stop smoking, your nicotine levels drop quickly. This drop can cause withdrawal symptoms such as craving tobacco, nervousness, irritability, headache, weight gain, and difficulty concentrating. Using the inhaler can replace the hand-to-mouth habit of smoking.

Stopping smoking is hard and your chance of success is best when you are ready and have made a commitment to quit. Nicotine replacement products are part of a total stop-smokin...

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What is Nicotrol Consumer Information?

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Nicotrol - User Reviews

Nicotrol User Reviews

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