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Nicorette Inhaler contains nicotine polacrilex and is a type of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). It is used to help people quit smoking by reducing nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

When you stop smoking, your body suddenly receives less nicotine than it is used to. This can cause uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms and make it difficult to stay smoke-free. Nicorette Inhaler provides a smaller, controlled amount of nicotine to help make this adjustment easier.

Unlike cigarettes, the inhaler gives you nicotine without exposing you to tobacco smoke, tar, and many of the harmful chemicals produced when tobacco burns.

Helping Reduce Nicotine Withdrawal

Nicorette Inhaler is used as part of a smoking cessation plan.

Nicotine withdrawal can cause symptoms such as:

  • Strong cravings for cigarettes
  • Irritability
  • Restlessness
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Anxiety
  • Mood changes
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Feeling frustrated or impatient

These symptoms are often strongest during the early stages of quitting.

Nicorette Inhaler can help reduce these symptoms by giving your body some nicotine while you gradually adjust to living without cigarettes.

How Nicorette Inhaler Works

Nicorette Inhaler belongs to a group of treatments called nicotine replacement therapies.

When you puff on the inhaler, nicotine is released from the cartridge. Most of the nicotine is absorbed through the lining of your mouth and throat before entering the bloodstream.

The nicotine then reaches receptors in the brain that are used to receiving nicotine from cigarettes. This can help reduce the strong urge to smoke and make withdrawal symptoms easier to manage.

The goal is not to replace smoking permanently. Instead, the inhaler provides temporary nicotine support while you gradually reduce your dependence on nicotine.

How the Inhaler Is Different From a Cigarette

Although Nicorette Inhaler may look or feel somewhat similar to smoking, it does not work exactly like a cigarette.

Nicotine from a cigarette reaches the brain very quickly through the lungs. Nicotine from the inhaler is absorbed more slowly, mainly through the mouth and throat.

This slower delivery helps control cravings without producing the same rapid nicotine effect associated with smoking.

The Hand-to-Mouth Routine

For many people, smoking is not only about nicotine. The physical habit of holding a cigarette and bringing it to the mouth can also become part of a daily routine.

Nicorette Inhaler provides a hand-to-mouth action that may help replace part of this habit.

This can be especially helpful during situations that normally trigger smoking, such as:

  • After meals
  • During work breaks
  • While driving
  • When drinking coffee
  • During stressful situations
  • When spending time with other smokers

Using the inhaler during these moments may make it easier to resist reaching for a cigarette.

How Nicorette Inhaler Supports Quitting

Nicorette Inhaler can support quitting in several ways.

It may help:

  • Reduce strong nicotine cravings
  • Ease withdrawal symptoms
  • Replace some of the physical routine of smoking
  • Make it easier to avoid cigarettes during common triggers
  • Support a gradual reduction in nicotine dependence

It is usually most effective when combined with a clear quit-smoking plan.

Using Nicorette Inhaler as Part of a Quit Plan

A quit-smoking plan may include more than nicotine replacement alone.

It can also involve:

  • Choosing a quit date
  • Removing cigarettes and smoking supplies from your home
  • Identifying situations that trigger cravings
  • Changing routines linked to smoking
  • Getting support from family, friends, or a healthcare provider
  • Using behavioral strategies to manage cravings
  • Gradually reducing nicotine replacement when appropriate

Your healthcare provider or pharmacist can also help you decide how long to use the inhaler and when to begin reducing your nicotine intake.

What Happens as Treatment Continues?

During the early stages of quitting, you may use the inhaler more often to control cravings.

As your body becomes less dependent on nicotine, cravings may become less frequent and less intense. At that point, the number of cartridges or inhaler sessions can usually be gradually reduced.

The goal is eventually to stop using nicotine replacement altogether.

Do not rush this process if cravings are still strong. Following the recommended treatment schedule can improve your chances of staying smoke-free.

Nicorette Inhaler Does Not Remove Every Craving

Nicorette Inhaler can reduce cravings, but it may not eliminate them completely.

Cravings can also be triggered by habits, emotions, social situations, or routines that were previously linked to smoking.

This is why combining nicotine replacement with behavioral strategies can be helpful. Learning how to manage triggers can make it easier to stay smoke-free even after nicotine replacement has been stopped.

Nicorette Inhaler is used by puffing through the mouthpiece. As you puff, nicotine is released from the cartridge and absorbed mainly through the lining of your mouth and throat.

The inhaler is not used like a regular cigarette. You should take small, shallow puffs into your mouth rather than inhaling deeply into your lungs.

One cartridge generally provides about 20 minutes of continuous puffing, although you do not need to use it all at once.

Recommended Number of Cartridges

The number of cartridges you need can depend on how much you smoked before starting treatment and how strong your cravings are.

During the first few weeks, adults may use about 6 cartridges per day. Some people may need more, depending on their previous smoking habits and withdrawal symptoms.

Do not use more than 16 cartridges in one day.

Use the inhaler when you feel the urge to smoke or according to the schedule recommended by your healthcare provider.

Using the Inhaler for Cravings

You can use Nicorette Inhaler when a craving begins.

Some people may use it every 2 to 4 hours, while others may use it mainly during situations that normally trigger smoking.

The goal is to use enough nicotine to control cravings without exceeding the recommended daily amount.

How to Prepare the Nicorette Inhaler

Follow these general steps:

  1. Remove the mouthpiece from its packaging.
  2. Open the mouthpiece according to the product instructions.
  3. Remove a nicotine cartridge from the cartridge tray.
  4. Insert the cartridge into the mouthpiece.
  5. Close the mouthpiece securely. This helps prepare the cartridge for use.

How to Puff on the Inhaler

Place the mouthpiece between your lips and take small, shallow puffs into your mouth.

Do not inhale deeply into your lungs as you would with a cigarette.

You can puff frequently over a period of about 20 minutes or use the cartridge in shorter sessions, depending on your cravings.

Do not chew, swallow, or open the nicotine cartridge.

After Using a Cartridge

When you have finished using the cartridge, open the mouthpiece and remove it.

Dispose of the used cartridge safely and keep it out of the reach of children and pets. Even a used cartridge may still contain some nicotine.

How Often Should I Use Nicorette Inhaler?

Use the inhaler regularly during the early part of your quit-smoking plan.

For many adults, treatment begins with at least 6 cartridges per day, with the number adjusted according to cravings and previous smoking habits.

As your cravings become easier to manage, the number of cartridges you use each day can usually be gradually reduced.

Do Not Use More Than Recommended

Do not use more than 16 cartridges in 24 hours.

Using too much nicotine can increase the risk of side effects such as:

  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Rapid heartbeat
  • Weakness
  • Excessive sweating

If you think you have used too much nicotine, stop using the inhaler and contact a healthcare provider or poison control centre for advice.

Gradually Reducing Nicotine Use

Nicorette Inhaler is usually used for a limited period while you adjust to being smoke-free.

During the early weeks, you may need more cartridges to manage cravings. As your nicotine dependence decreases, you can gradually use fewer cartridges until you are ready to stop nicotine replacement therapy.

Your healthcare provider or pharmacist can help you create a reduction schedule that works for you.

Important Tips

Use Nicorette Inhaler exactly as directed. Avoid smoking cigarettes or using additional nicotine products unless your healthcare provider has recommended a combination treatment plan.

If your cravings remain difficult to control, or if you are unsure how many cartridges to use, talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist before increasing your dose.

Common Side Effects of Nicorette Inhaler (Nicotine Polacrilex):

  • Cold sweat
  • Confusion
  • Convulsions (seizures)
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Drooling
  • Hearing and vision changes
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Pale skin
  • Stomach pain
  • Tremors
  • Weakness

Serious Side Effects of Nicorette Inhaler (Nicotine Polacrilex):

  • Fast or irregular heartbeat
  • Fever with or without chills
  • Headache
  • Nausea with or without vomiting
  • Runny nose
  • Skin rash, itching, or hives
  • Tearing of the eyes
  • Tightness in the chest
  • Trouble breathing

Nicorette Inhaler (Nicotine Polacrilex) is available in the following forms and strength:

Nicorette Inhaler: Inhaler

  • 4 mg

Heart and Blood Vessel Problems

Nicorette Inhaler may not be suitable for everyone with heart or blood vessel disease.

Talk to your healthcare provider before using it if you have:

  • Heart disease
  • High blood pressure
  • A history of heart attack
  • A history of stroke
  • Severe or worsening chest pain

Your healthcare provider can help determine whether nicotine replacement therapy is appropriate for you.

Diabetes

Nicotine may affect blood sugar levels.

If you have diabetes, you may need to monitor your blood sugar more closely when you stop smoking or start using nicotine replacement therapy.

Allergic Reactions

Do not use Nicorette Inhaler if you are allergic to nicotine or any ingredient in the product.

Seek medical attention if you develop signs of a serious allergic reaction, such as swelling, rash, or difficulty breathing.

Other Medical Conditions and Medications

Before using Nicorette Inhaler, tell your healthcare provider or pharmacist about any medical conditions you have.

Also provide a complete list of the medications you take, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and supplements. Stopping smoking can sometimes change how certain medications work in the body.

Use in Children and Teenagers

Nicorette Inhaler should not be used by children or teenagers under 18 years of age unless recommended by a healthcare provider.

Nicotine can be harmful, especially if it is accidentally swallowed or used by someone for whom it was not intended.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, talk to your healthcare provider before using Nicorette Inhaler.

Quitting smoking is important during pregnancy, but your healthcare provider can help you decide whether nicotine replacement therapy is appropriate and how it should be used.

Breastfeeding

Nicotine can pass into breast milk.

If you are breastfeeding, talk to your healthcare provider before using Nicorette Inhaler. Your provider can help weigh the benefits of quitting smoking against the possible risks of nicotine exposure to your baby.

Nicotine Overdose

Using too much Nicorette Inhaler can lead to nicotine poisoning, which can be serious.

Possible symptoms include:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness
  • Excessive sweating
  • Rapid or irregular heartbeat

Stop using the inhaler and seek medical advice if you think you have received too much nicotine.

Recent Heart Attack, Stroke, or Severe Chest Pain

Talk to your healthcare provider before using Nicorette Inhaler if you have recently had a heart attack or stroke, or if you have severe or worsening chest pain.

Nicotine can affect heart rate and blood pressure, so closer medical supervision may be needed.

Smoking and Other Nicotine Products

Avoid smoking while using Nicorette Inhaler unless your healthcare provider has specifically advised you on how to transition from cigarettes to nicotine replacement therapy.

Using cigarettes together with Nicorette Inhaler or other nicotine-containing products may increase your total nicotine exposure and raise the risk of side effects.

Do not combine nicotine replacement products unless your healthcare provider or pharmacist has recommended a specific combination treatment plan.

Keep Away From Children and Pets

Nicotine can be dangerous if accidentally swallowed or handled by children or pets.

Keep unused and used cartridges safely stored and dispose of them according to the product instructions. Even used cartridges may still contain some nicotine.

Can Nicorette Inhaler Be Used During Pregnancy?

If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk to your healthcare provider before using Nicorette Inhaler. Quitting smoking is important during pregnancy, but your healthcare provider can help determine whether nicotine replacement therapy is appropriate for you and how it should be used.

Is Nicorette Inhaler Safe?

Nicorette Inhaler is generally considered safe when it is used as directed. However, nicotine can affect the heart, blood pressure, and other body systems. Talk to your healthcare provider before using Nicorette Inhaler if you have a medical condition or take other medications. Use only the recommended amount and avoid combining it with other nicotine products unless your healthcare provider advises you to do so.

How Long Does One Nicorette Inhaler Cartridge Last?

One Nicorette Inhaler cartridge can provide about 20 minutes of continuous puffing or around 40 minutes of frequent, intermittent puffing. How long a cartridge lasts depends on how often and how deeply you puff. You do not need to use the entire cartridge in one continuous session.

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Additional Information Book
Generic name:

Nicotine Polacrilex

Formulation:

Inhaler

Strength(s):

4mg

Quantities Available:

42

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How to Order

How much Nicorette Inhaler can I order at once from a Canadian pharmacy?

When ordering Nicorette Inhaler (nicotine polacrilex) from a Canadian pharmacy, you can typically purchase up to a 90-day supply at one time, which is common for prescription medications to ensure adequate management of chronic conditions without frequent refills.

Here’s what you need to know:

Dosage and Quantity: Nicorette Inhaler is commonly used with cartridges delivering 4 mg of nicotine each. The maximum dosage allows up to 6 cartridges per day. For a 90-day supply, if using 6 cartridges per day, you would order 540 cartridges (90 days x 6 cartridges per day).

Do you sell nicotine polacrilex?

No, our website doesn’t sell nicotine polacrilex. However, you can still enjoy low prices on Nicorette Inhaler, which contains nicotine polacrilex as an active ingredient. You will need a valid prescription from your healthcare provider. We require this to dispense the medication. You can mail, fax, or upload your prescription through your online account.

Do you offer shipping of Nicorette Inhaler (nicotine polacrilex) to the United States?

Yes, we ship Nicorette Inhaler (nicotine polacrilex) to both the United States and Puerto Rico.

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