NICORETTE® Inhaler

How To Use Inhaler Final ENG

Discover how to use the NICORETTE® Inhaler as part of the NRT strategy and how it can help reduce cravings and satisfy the hand-to-mouth ritual.

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Reduces cravings and satisfies the hand-to-mouth ritual of a smoker¹

Discover how to use NICORETTE® as part of a proven quit strategy such as: reduce to quit, pre-cessation or combination therapy.

Allows for active inhalation
The only hand-to-mouth option authorized for use anytime, anywhere
Doubles the chance of quitting
Calms cravings and withdrawal symptoms

Dosing & Usage

For complete directions for use and warnings, always refer to the product insert/booklet provided with the product.

WEEKS 1–12

6 cartridges/day (max. 12 cartridges/day)

WEEKS 13–24

Reduce number of cartridges gradually. When reduced to 1–2 cartridges/day, patient should stop using the inhaler.

The inhaler should not be used for more than 20 consecutive minutes per session.

Patients should try different schedules to help control cravings. Puffing on the inhaler for 5 minutes at a time will give enough nicotine for 4 uses. Puffing on the inhaler for 10 minutes at a time will give enough nicotine for 2 uses. In a few days patients will find what works best and know when nicotine in cartridges is used up.

Reassess your patient if they need to use NICORETTE® Inhaler for longer than 6 months to keep from smoking.

It is important to complete treatment. If your patient has a cigarette while trying to quit smoking, instruct them to keep using the NICORETTE® Inhaler and keep trying to quit.

If the amount of NICORETTE® Inhaler your patient is taking do not help them stop smoking, reassess them and explore about using more than one type of nicotine replacement therapy at the same time.

Proper Use

Remove the mouthpiece from the plastic wrap and align the marks to separate the mouthpiece in two
Peel back the foil, remove one cartridge from the tray, and press firmly into bottom of mouthpiece until the seal breaks
Replace the top of the mouthpiece by aligning the marks, pressing down firmly to break the top foil seal of cartridge, and twisting to secure
Place the tapered end of the inhaler in the mouth and inhale deeply into the back of the throat, or puff in short breaths

To ensure safe disposal, used cartridges should be discarded out of reach from children and pets.

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Caution & Warnings

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

Caution: Do not drink acidic beverages (coffee, tea, soft drinks, alcohol, citric juices) 15 minutes prior to using or during use to maximize effectiveness.

DO NOT USE IF YOUR PATIENT IS: an occasional or non-smoker, pregnant or nursing a child, under 18 years of age or has allergies to nicotine or to menthol.

USE WITH CAUTION IF YOUR PATIENT: has/had heart disease, a heart attack, heart pain, irregular heartbeat or a stroke or have ever had high blood pressure, blood circulation problems or treatment for circulation disorders of the brain, asthma, chronic lung problems, throat diseases, thyroid problems, stomach problems, ulcers or inflammation of the esophagus, kidney or liver disease, a history of epilepsy or seizures, diabetes requiring insulin or are taking any prescription medications.

Discontinue use if irregular heart beat or chest pain occurs or if severe persistent stomach upset (indigestion, heartburn) develops and assess your patient.

Protect from light and humidity.

Store between 15 and 30 °C.

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Ingredients

Medicinal Ingredients: Each plastic cartridge delivers 4 mg of nicotine from a porous plug containing 10 mg of nicotine.

Non-Medicinal Ingredients: ethanol, menthol and porous plugs.

In Combination NRT, a long-acting NRT works with a rapid-acting NRT to help manage breakthrough cravings.