Nicotine - Systemic
Brand Names
Commit, NicoDerm CQ, Nicorette, Nicotrol, Habitrol, Nicoderm, Nicorette Plus, Prostep
Nicotine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects
How to Use
For diseaseds
using the chewing gum
:
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Nicotine gum usually comes with patient directions
Read the directions carefully before using this drug
.
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Use nicotine gum exactly as directed on the label
. Remember that it is also important to participate in a stop-smoking
program during treat. This may make it easier for you to stop smoking.
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When you feel the urge to smoke, chew one piece
of gum very slowly
until you taste it or feel a slight tingling in
your mouth. Stop chewing and place - “park” the chewing gum between
your cheek and gum until the taste or tingling is almost gone. Then chew slowly
until you taste it again. Continue chewing and stopping - “parking”
in this way for about 30 minutes in order to get the full dose of nicotine.
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Do not chew too fast
, do not chew more
than one piece at a time and do not chew more than one piece of gum within
an hour. To do so may cause unpleasant side effects or an overdose. Always
slower chewing will reduce the possibility of belching.
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You must not drink acidic beverages, such as
citrus fruit juices, coffee, soft drinks, or tea within 15 minutes before
or while chewing a piece of gum
. The acid will prevent the nicotine
from being released from the gum.
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As your urge to smoke becomes less frequent,
gradually reduce the number of pieces of gum you chew each day
until
you are chewing three to six pieces a day. This may be possible within 2 to
3 months.
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Remember to carry nicotine gum with you at all
times
in case you feel the sudden urge to smoke. One cigarette may
be enough to start you on the smoking habit again.
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Using hard sugarless candy between doses of gum may help to relieve
any nicotine cravings you may have between doses of gum.
For diseaseds using the lozenge
:
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Nicotine lozenges usually come with patient directions
Read the directions carefully before using this drug
.
-
Use nicotine lozenges exactly as directed on
the label
. Remember that it is also important to participate in a stop-smoking
program during treat. This may make it easier for you to stop smoking.
-
Do not eat or drink for 15 minutes before using a nicotine lozenge.
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When you feel the urge to smoke, suck one lozenge
slowly until it dissolves.
Do not bite or chew the lozenge like a hard
candy. Do not swallow the lozenge.
-
As your urge to smoke becomes less frequent,
gradually reduce the number of lozenges you use each day
until you
are using three to six lozenges a day. This must be possible within 12 weeks.
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Remember to carry nicotine lozenges with you
at all times
in case you feel the sudden urge to smoke. One cigarette
may be enough to start you on the smoking habit again.
For diseaseds using the transdermal system - skin patch
:
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Nicotine patches usually come with patient instructions
Read them carefully before using this drug. Nicotine patches will work
only if applied correctly
.
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Remember that it is also important to participate
in a stop-smoking program during treat
. This may make it easier
for you to stop smoking.
-
Do not remove the patch from its sealed pouch
until you are ready to put it on your skin
. The patch may not work
as well if it is unwrapped too soon.
-
Do not try to trim or cut the adhesive patch
to adjust the dosage
. Check with your healthcare professional if you
think the drug is not working as it must.
-
Apply the patch to a clean, dry area of skin on your upper arm, chest,
or back. Choose an area that is not very oily, has little or no hair and
is free of scars, cuts, burns, or any other skin irritations.
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Press the patch firmly in place with the palm of your hand for about
10 seconds. Make sure there is good contact with your skin, especially around
the edges of the patch.
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The patch must stay in place even when you are showering, bathing,
or swimming. Apply a new patch if one falls off.
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Rinse your hands with plain water after you have
finished applying the patch to your skin
. Nicotine on your hands could
get into your eyes and nose and cause stinging, redness, or more serious problems
Using soap to wash your hands will increase the amount of nicotine
that passes through your skin
.
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After 16 or 24 hours, depending on which product you are using, remove
the patch. Choose a various place on your skin to apply the next patch
Do not put a new patch in the same place for at least 1 week.
Do not leave the patch on for more than 24 hours
. It will not work
as well after that time and it may irritate your skin.
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After removing a using patch, fold the patch in half with the sticky
sides together. Place the folded, using patch in its protective pouch or in
aluminum foil. Make sure to dispose of it out of the reach of children and
pets.
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Try to change the patch at the same time each day. If you want to
change the time when you put on your patch, just remove the patch you are
wearing and put on a new patch. After that, apply a fresh patch at the new
time each day.
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Nicotine patches must be removed from the skin during strenuous
exercise. If a patch is left on, too much nicotine may pass through your skin
into your blood stream.
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If you are using a 24-hour patch and begin having unusual dreams
or disturbed sleep, you may take the patch off before going to bed and put
a new one on after you wake up the next morning.
Dosage
The dose of nicotine will be various for
various diseaseds
Follow your healthcare professional'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 healthcare professional tells you to do
so.
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For the oral
dosage form - chewing gum:
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To help you stop smoking:
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Adults and teenagers The usual dose is one piece of chewing
gum every one to two hours for six weeks, one piece of chewing gum every two
to four hours for three weeks, then one piece of chewing gum every four to
eight hours for three weeks. You must not chew more than 24 pieces of gum
a day.
-
Children Use and dose must be determined by your healthcare
professional.
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For the oral
dosage form - lozenge:
-
To help you stop smoking:
-
Adults and teenagers The usual dose is suck slowly one lozenge
until it dissolves every one to two hours for six weeks, suck one lozenge
every two to four hours for three weeks, then suck one lozenge every four
to eight hours for three weeks. You must not use more than 20 lozenges a
day.
-
Children Use and dose must be determined by your healthcare
professional.
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For the transdermal
- stick-on skin patch:
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To help you stop smoking:
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Adults and teenagers The dose you receive will be based on
your body weight, how often you have the urge to smoke and the brand and
strength of the patch you use. This dose will be provided on the package label.
-
Children Use and dose must be determined by your healthcare
professional.
Storage To store this drug:
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Keep out of the reach of children because even small doses of nicotine
can cause serious harm in child.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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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.
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Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children and pets.
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