Stop Smoking Inhaler
and Nasal Spray
The stop smoking medications called nicotine nasal spray and nicotine inhaler are only available by prescription from your doctor. Both medications contain nicotine but work in different ways to reduce the craving for nicotine and help you to stop smoking in the end.
General Information
The nicotine inhaler and nicotine nasal spray are two smoking cessation medications available only by prescription.
The nicotine inhaler is commonly prescribed as Nicotrol Inhaler. The nicotine inhaler also contains nicotine that is delivered through a mouthpiece attached to a plastic cartridge. Thought called an inhaler; it does not deliver nicotine directly to the lungs. The nicotine is absorbed into the body from the mucous membranes in the mouth and throat.
Nicotine nasal spray is commonly prescribed as Nicotrol NS. The nasal spray contains nicotine that you can inhale through the nose when you have the desire to smoke. The absorption of the nicotine into the body is quicker than with any other nicotine replacement medication.
Overall Review
Strong evidence and several studies suggest nicotine replacement can help you to quit smoking. With time, users need to use less and less while lessen their dependence on nicotine. Thought the product still contains nicotine, it does not have risk factors associated with tobacco including the toxics and cancer-causing substance found in cigarettes.
Many people seem to prefer the nicotine inhaler because it is a little bit like a cigarette to use and you put it up to your mouth. Either is a good option for a gradual process of smoking cessation.
Side Effects
The nicotine nasal spray common side effects include sneezing, coughing, and watering eyes. These side effects are typical short lived and go away with continued use of the nasal spray.
Nicotine nasal spray is only recommended for adult smoking cessation and is not for anyone with asthma, nasal/sinus conditions, and allergies.
The nicotine inhaler common side effects include irritation to the mouth and throat and coughing. It use is cautioned for anyone with bronchial problems.
As with any nicotine replacement therapy, while using a nicotine nasal spray or nicotine inhaler – you should not smoke. Too much nicotine can cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weakness, rapid heartbeat and an increase risk of stroke and heart attack. Long-term use of nicotine replacement products including the nicotine nasal spray and nicotine inhaler has not shown any long damaging side effects.
Additional Resources
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