(nicotine inhalation system)
Nicotrol® Inhaler is indicated as an aid to smoking cessation for the relief of nicotine withdrawal symptoms. Nicotrol® Inhaler therapy is available only by prescription and is recommended for use as part of a comprehensive behavioral smoking cessation program provided by your healthcare professional.
You should stop smoking completely before using the Nicotrol® Inhaler. You should not smoke or use other nicotine-containing products while under treatment with the Nicotrol® Inhaler.
Because nicotine is addictive, it is possible to become
dependent on the Nicotrol® Inhaler. It is important to use it only
for as long as needed to overcome your smoking habit.
The specific effects of the Nicotrol® Inhaler treatment on fetal development and nursing infants are unknown. Therefore, pregnant and nursing smokers should be encouraged to attempt cessation using educational and behavioral interventions before using pharmacological approaches.
You will experience mild irritation of the mouth or throat, or cough when you first use the Nicotrol® Inhaler. In clinical trials, the frequency of cough, mouth or throat irritation declined with continued use of the Nicotrol® Inhaler. The most common nicotine-related adverse event was upset stomach.
If you have cardiovascular, peripheral vascular diseases and bronchospastic diseases, including asthma or chronic pulmonary diseases, talk to your doctor. If you are under a doctor's care for any condition, you should first discuss with your doctor the potential risks of using this product.
It is important to tell your doctor about any other
medications you may be taking, because they may need dosage adjustment.
The safety of treatment with Nicotrol® Inhaler for periods longer
than 6 months has not been established, and such use is not recommended.
