Nicorette Inhalator
Nicorette Inhalator is for the treatment of nicotine dependence and for the relief of withdrawal symptoms associated with smoking cessation.
Nicorette Inhalator is one of a group of medicines called nicotine replacement therapy. It is used to relieve the cravings for nictoine which people get when they try to stop smoking and to progressively lessen them.
When you stop smoking, your body misses the nicotine which you have been absorbing from the smoke, and unpleasant feelings and a desire to smoke ('craving') show that you were dependent on the nicotine. You may also miss the frequent movements with your hand to the mouth, inhaling, etc. which are known as habitual movements.
When you draw air through the Inhalator nicotine is carried into the mouth, where it passes into the body through the mouth lining. This nicotine relieves the craving and by your progressive reduction in use of the Inhalator also tackles the dependence. As you decrease use of the Inhalator so dependence and habitual movements are tailed off together.
Remember, the Inhalator provides only nicotine; the dangerous tars and carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke are avoided. Your chances of ending nicotine dependence are greater if you get encouragement from family, friends or your doctor or pharmacist.
Interaction Precautions :
You must not use when :
a)You are a non-smoker, or think you may be allergic to ingredients in the Inhalator
b)You are pregnant or breast-feeding. You should avoid nicotine in all forms
c)You are under 18 years of age
d)You are taking or smoking any nicotine or tobacco products during the Nicorette Inhalator course
Before use, check :-
Are you pregnant or trying to become pregnant?
Have you suffered from heart or circulatory problems or high blood pressure?
Have you ever had a stroke?
Have you ever had a stomach ulcer or other stomach problems?
Do you have persistent indigestion or pains in the chest?
Do you have liver or kidney disease?
Do you have an over-active thyroid gland?
Are you diabetic?
Have you been diagnosed as having a tumour of the adrenal glands? (Phaeochromocytoma)
Are you taking any other medicines?
If the answer is yes to any of the questions, tell your doctor or pharmacist before using the Inhalator
If you have difficulty breathing because of conditions such as bronchitis, emphysema or asthma the Inhalator may not be suited to you and nicotine patch, gum or nasal spray may be suggested by your doctor or pharmacist instead.
When you use this product the amount of nicotine in your body will go down and this may alter the way your body responds to the medicines which you have been taking, compared with when you smoked.
If you are being treated with paracetamol, caffeine, imipramine, oxazepam, pentazocine, propranalol, theophylline, insulin or blood pressure remedies you may need to have the dosage adjusted. Consult your doctor before starting Nicorette Inhalator.
Nicotine from the Inhalator gets into the blood within a few minutes of starting it, the levels building up as you use it, so relieving your craving. If you use the Inhalator intensively the highest level of nicotine in the blood is reached after about 20 minutes. Craving for nicotine may never completely go and some people who have given up for several years may suddenly feel like a cigarette.
Fortunately the feeling usually passes quickly, but be on your guard!
If you use more than the recommended dose, or a child uses your Inhalator, immediately contact your doctor or hospital casualty department. Have the pack or product leaflet available to give details if needed.
Side-effects :
In general, the Inhalator is well tolerated. Most side-effects reported in clinical trials resemble those seen when you smoke too much and may be due to over-use of the Inhalator in relation to the amount you used to smoke. Cases were noted of cough, headache, irritable or sore throat, nose congestion/sinusitis, mouth ulcers, mouth discomfort, anxiety, depression, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, chest pain, skeletal pain, diarrhoea, wind, allergy, breathlessness, thirst and hiccup. Such effects may also be seen if you use the Inhalator and continue to smoke.
You may take in too much nicotine if you use the Inhalator in very warm surroundings.
Under-use of the Inhalator may produce the signs of lack of nicotine: dizziness, headache and sleeplessness. If you notice any unwanted effect not listed above tell your doctor or pharmacist. Rarely users may transfer their dependence on cigarettes to dependence on the Inhalator.
Remember :
Nicorette Inhalator is not a replacement for smoking but a means of easing the unpleasant feelings due to lack of nicotine and of breaking the habits and movements associated with smoking.
If during the course you go back to your old smoking habit, or do so at the end of the course you should see a doctor before attempting a new course. Similarly, if you find that you cannot cut down use of the Inhalator and your use is becoming long-term, you should see a doctor.
People who succeed in giving up smoking are usually those who do not smoke at all once they start on the course. Their aim is to quit smoking, finish with the Inhalator and fill the gap in their lifestyle, so they don't miss them.
Warning :
As with all medicines, keep out of reach of children
Store below 30ºC
Use by expiry date
Please always read the product leaflet carefully.