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Patients of Phenylketonurics should avoid nicotine lozenges.
Nicotine Nasal Spray
This is nicotine in an aerosolized form packaged in a spray pump. The user sprays it into their nostrils and the nicotine is quickly absorbed into the nasal membranes. Unlike other replacement products, nicotine is absorbed much faster by this mode, so highly dependent smokers may find this mode particularly attractive.
The usual dose of nicotine nasal spray is 1-2 sprays into both nostrils/hour.
Five times each hour or 40 times per day is acceptable but do not go beyond that. Typically, you need to continue your initial dose for a period for eight weeks and then begin to taper off over four to six weeks. However, the dose and duration may vary from product to product, so ensure you follow the instructions supplied with the product.
The common side effects of nasal sprays include nose and throat irritation, cough, sneezing, watery eyes. However, most of these side effects disappear after a week or two.
Warning : Ensure to seek your health care professional’s advice before you start taking any of these products. He will take your history into consideration and prescribe you the best available nasal spray.
The Nicotine Inhaler
This is also referred to as "the puffer." It comprises of a slender plastic cartridge containing a porous nicotine plug. When you puff on to the cartridge, nicotine vapors are absorbed via the lining of the mouth. A single cartridge can yield 400 nicotine vapor puffs.
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