Nicotine : How to Use

Nicotine - Nasal

Brand Names

Nicotrol NS Nicotine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Nicotine nasal spray usually comes with patient directions Read the directions carefully before using this drug .

It is important to participate in a stop-smoking program during treat . To do so may make it easier for you to stop smoking.

Use of nicotine nasal spray may be gradually reduced by using only one half of a dose at a time or skipping doses by not using the spray every hour. You may also keep track of the number of doses and use fewer each day, or set a date to stop using nicotine nasal spray.

Dosage

The dose of nicotine will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of nicotine If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For the nasal spray dosage form:
- To help you stop smoking:
  - Adults At first, the dose is 1 or 2 sprays into each nostril every hour. The dose must then be adjusted based on the number of cigarettes you smoked each day before beginning treat with the nasal spray and the side effects the nasal spray causes.
  - Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Keep the drug from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.