What is Nicotrol Ns: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Nicotrol Ns

• Use the medicine as directed. It is not meant to be used for more than 6 months.

• Nasal routeThis medicine is for use only in the nose. Do not get any of it in your eyes or on your skin. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Stop smoking completely before you begin to use this medicine.

• Prime the spray before you use it the first time. Hold a tissue or paper towel over the tip. Pump the bottle 6 to 8 times until some of the medicine sprays out. Now it is ready to use. Prime the spray by pumping 1 or 2 times if you have not used the medicine for 24 hours or longer.

• Nasal routeBefore using the medicine, gently blow your nose to clear the nostrils.

• Tilt your head back slightly and breathe through your mouth. Spray the medicine once into each nostril. Do not sniff, breathe through your nose, or swallow while spraying. After using the spray, if your nose runs, sniff gently. You can blow your nose after 2 or 3 minutes.

• Do not use the spray more than 5 times in 1 hour or more than 40 times in 24 hours.

• If the spray bottle breaks or medicine leaks out of the bottle, wear rubber gloves to wipe up the spill. Wash the spill area completely because the medicine can be absorbed through your skin.

• When the bottle is empty, replace the cap and throw it away. Make sure children and pets do not have access to a used bottle.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

• When the bottle is empty, replace the cap and throw it away. Make sure children and pets do not have access to a used bottle.

• Tilt your head back slightly and breathe through your mouth. Spray the medicine once into each nostril. Do not sniff, breathe through your nose, or swallow while spraying. After using the spray, if your nose runs, sniff gently. You can blow your nose after 2 or 3 minutes.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• If the spray bottle breaks or medicine leaks out of the bottle, wear rubber gloves to wipe up the spill. Wash the spill area completely because the medicine can be absorbed through your skin.

• Nasal routeBefore using the medicine, gently blow your nose to clear the nostrils.

• Do not use the spray more than 5 times in 1 hour or more than 40 times in 24 hours.

• Prime the spray before you use it the first time. Hold a tissue or paper towel over the tip. Pump the bottle 6 to 8 times until some of the medicine sprays out. Now it is ready to use. Prime the spray by pumping 1 or 2 times if you have not used the medicine for 24 hours or longer.

• Nasal routeThis medicine is for use only in the nose. Do not get any of it in your eyes or on your skin. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away.

• Use the medicine as directed. It is not meant to be used for more than 6 months.

• Stop smoking completely before you begin to use this medicine.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

What to do if you miss a dose of Nicotrol Ns

Nicotrol Ns contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to nicotine.

Nicotrol Ns warnings

• Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of using this medicine while you are pregnant. Smoking can seriously harm your unborn child. The risks of using this medicine during pregnancy are not fully known.

• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, blood circulation problems (such as Buerger disease, Raynaud disease), diabetes, heart disease, angina, high blood pressure, a stomach ulcer, thyroid problems, or adrenal problems (such as pheochromocytoma). Tell your doctor if you had a recent heart attack or have any nose or sinus problems, such as allergies, infections, or polyps.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased heart rateIncreased blood pressureBreathing problems in patients with asthma

• Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Nicotrol Ns interactions

• Do not smoke cigarettes or chew tobacco while you use this medicine because of the risk of nicotine overdose. Do not use any other nicotine products, including patches or gum.

• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, blood circulation problems (such as Buerger disease, Raynaud disease), diabetes, heart disease, angina, high blood pressure, a stomach ulcer, thyroid problems, or adrenal problems (such as pheochromocytoma). Tell your doctor if you had a recent heart attack or have any nose or sinus problems, such as allergies, infections, or polyps.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased heart rateIncreased blood pressureBreathing problems in patients with asthma

• Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.