Nicotine Inhaler

Package Insert

What is Nicotine Inhaler?
The inhaler is a quit-smoking aid. Users puff on it and get hits of nicotine vapor.

Availability
This medication is only available with a prescription. It is currently not available in the United States due to manufacturing issues.

How to Get Started (outside the USA)
You can only get the inhaler with a prescription. Some health plans may cover the cost. Talk with your doctor before using the inhaler, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have:

• Heart problems
• Drug allergies
• Diabetes
• Stomach ulcers
• Kidney or liver disease
• Thyroid issues
• Asthma

Dose and Schedule

• Use the inhaler on a schedule, not just when you have a craving.
• Each cartridge has 10 mg of nicotine, but only about 2 mg goes into the body.
  Sample schedule for a pack-a-day smoker:
  • In weeks 1-4 >> use 10 cartridges per day (one every 1.5 hours)
  • In weeks 5-8 >> use 7 cartridges per day (one every 2 hours)
  • In weeks 10-12 >> use 4 cartridges per day (one every 4 hours)

Tips for Use

Puff for 20 minutes at a time.

• Do not breathe into the lungs.
• Take short puffs into the mouth or deep puffs into the back of the throat.
• Clean the mouthpiece with soap and water often.
• Do not use more than 16 cartridges per day, or for more than 6 months.
• Keep new and used cartridges away from kids and pets.

Side Effects
The most common side effect is upset stomach. Others may include: