Nicotrol Nasal Spray
Chemical
Name: NICOTINE (NIK-o-teen)
Common Nicotrol NS uses
This
medicine is a smoking cessation aid used to help
you stop smoking.
Before using Nicotrol NS
Some
medicines or medical conditions may interact
with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR
PHARMACIST of all prescription and
over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
Inform your doctor of any other medical
conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or
breast-feeding. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT
RECOMMENDED if you have a history of chest pain
or irregular heartbeat. Contact your doctor or
pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns
about using this medicine. USE OF THIS MEDICINE
IN CHILDREN under 9 years old is not
recommended.
Nicotrol NS Directions
Follow
the directions for using this medicine provided
by your doctor. This medicine comes with a
patient information leaflet. Read it carefully.
Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any
questions that you have about this medicine.
Spray this medicine in your nose whenever you
feel the urge to smoke. A usual dose of this
medicine is 1 spray in each nostril. Do not use
more than 1 spray in each nostril for a dose
without checking with your doctor. DO NOT EXCEED
5 doses per hour or 40 doses per day. DO NOT
SNIFF OR INHALE while using this medicine. STORE
THIS MEDICINE at room temperature in a
tightly-closed container, away from heat and
light.
Nicotrol NS Cautions
Avoid
getting the spray in your eyes or mouth. Do not
use this medicine for longer than recommended by
your doctor. DO NOT SMOKE OR USE TOBACCO
PRODUCTS while using this medicine. BEFORE YOU
BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either
prescription or over-the-counter, check with
your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: THIS
MEDICINE HAS BEEN SHOWN TO CAUSE HARM to the
human fetus. IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT,
discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks
of using this medicine during pregnancy. THIS
MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. IF YOU ARE
OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using
this medicine, check with your doctor or
pharmacist to discuss the benefits and risks to
your baby.
Possible Nicotrol NS side effects
SIDE
EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment,
include nasal irritation, watering eyes,
sneezing, runny nose, throat irritation,
coughing, nausea, or headache. If they continue
or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK
WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you
experience dizziness, lightheadedness, or an
increase in your heart rate (pounding heart). If
you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug interactions
Drug
interactions can result in unwanted side effects
or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use
our drug interaction checker to find out if your
medicines interact with each other.
Check drug interactions
If you take too much Nicotrol NS
If
overdose is suspected, contact your local poison
control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include nausea;
vomiting; excessive saliva; stomach pain;
sweating; headache; dizziness; confusion;
weakness; fainting; difficulty breathing;
seizures; rapid, weak, or irregular heartbeat;
blurred vision; diarrhea; and hearing problems.
Additional Nicotrol NS information
DO NOT
SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was
not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for
other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out
of the reach of children. IF USING THIS MEDICINE
FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills
before your supply runs out.
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