Nicorette Spray – how it works, how to use it, fighting nicotine addiction

Nicotineism is one of the civilization diseases of the modern world. Addiction to smoking affects approximately 25% of adult Poles. Cigarettes are more often used by men than women. Over the last three decades, we have observed a slow decline in the number of people addicted to nicotine in our country. Nevertheless, smoking is still an inseparable habit of many social groups.

Nicorette Spray – instead of a cigarette

Johnson & Johnson, a manufacturer of Nicorette brand products such as Nicorette Spray, a product designed to combat the recurring craving for smoking, is meeting the needs of people who want to quit smoking. Nicorette Spray works by relieving withdrawal symptoms, which significantly increases the chance of a full recovery from the addiction to smoking.

How does Nicorette Spray work?

Nicorette Spray reduces the symptoms typical of people who quit smoking. Suddenly stopping the regular supply of nicotine to the body causes a number of unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. By taking Nicorette Spray regularly, you provide your body with the minimum dose of nicotine, which reduces the desire to smoke. Unlike regular cigarettes, Nicorette Spray does not contain any unhealthy tar, carbon monoxide or other hazardous ingredients. One dose of the preparation contains approx. 1 mg of nicotine.

Nicorette Spray works after approx. 30 seconds after application. Thanks to this, it brings relief in a situation of a sudden and strong need to smoke. The nicotine contained in its composition is absorbed extremely quickly through the mucosa lining the mouth.

It is worth mentioning that Nicorette Spray brings positive results both for people who want to completely get out of the smoking addiction and for those who only want to reduce the amount of cigarettes smoked during the day. According to clinical studies, using Nicorette Spray increases the chances of successfully completing smoking cessation treatment twice. It is most effective when used in conjunction with behavioral therapy and a strong will to stop smoking.

Nicorette Spray – directions for use

The Nicorette Spray applicator is the size of a small mobile phone, so you can carry it with you throughout the day and use it anywhere at any time. Its use leaves a pleasant, minty, slightly fruity flavor in the mouth.

If you want to use Nicorette Spray, point the pump outlet towards the open mouth and press its upper part. As a result, the dispenser will spray one spray dose corresponding to one lit cigarette. It is recommended to avoid contact with the lips while taking Nicorette Spray. The product should not be swallowed immediately after its application; the most effective way to take it is to leave it on the walls of the mouth, where it should be absorbed within seconds.

If one dose does not quench your craving for nicotine, you can give a second dose within minutes of taking the previous one. You can also use two doses at the same time. The package contains about 150 spray doses, which is the equivalent of 150 lit cigarettes. The maximum permissible number of doses is 4 doses within an hour and 64 doses within 16 hours.

Nicorette Spray – precautions

The use of Nicorette Spray may cause undesirable effects, mainly related to the influence of nicotine on the work of the human body. The most common are allergic reactions that appear on the surface of the skin. These include swelling, itching, hives and anaphylaxis.

As with most oral sprays, Nicorette Spray can cause oral adverse reactions. During the first days of treatment, slight irritation of the tissues in the mouth or throat may occur. Sometimes there is also hiccup. During the treatment, tolerance to the spray develops, so the negative effects should subside.

Other side effects associated with the use of Nicorette Spray include: headache, altered taste sensation, increased lacrimation, redness of the skin of the face, shortness of breath, runny nose, sneezing, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive sweating, cavity tissue pain oral.

If you want to use Nicorette Spray during pregnancy, please ask your doctor for advice. It is not recommended to use the preparation if you are allergic to nicotine or any of the other ingredients. It should not be used in people under 18 years of age, as well as in people who have never smoked cigarettes. The use of this preparation does not affect the ability to drive vehicles or operate machinery or equipment.

Nicorette Spray is an easily available preparation that you can buy from, among others, Gemini, Melissa and Ziko pharmacies throughout Poland. Nicorette Spray is sold without a prescription.

  1. Manufacturer: Johnson & Johnson Form, dose, packaging: Cases, 1 ml, 150 ml pack Availability category: Oct Active substance: nicotine

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