Advantages: Stops the craving for nicotine Disadvantages: Initially the spray is unpleasant to use
...is until I came across Nicorette Nasal Spray. To be honest I had got to desperation point when I found out about this product and I think I would have tried shovelling hot rhino poo up my nose if I thought it would have helped me quit. This is not a miracle cure and it will only be effective if you have really made up your mind to stop. What is miraculous however, about this product, is the instantaneous way it stops those awful cravings unlike other ... ...reduced/stopped almost immediately.
Nicorette nasal spray solution is supplied in a dark glass bottle attached to a pump spray which is designed to be put into your nose. The active ingredient is Nicotine as well as Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Dihydrogen, Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 80, Beta-Ionine (aroma), Methyl and Propyl Parahydroxybenzoate (preservatives), Disodium Edentate (stabiliser) and water. This sounds like an ...
Scarlet_Ribbons 14.07.2004
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Advantages: One of the fastest acting nicotine replacements on the market. Disadvantages: Horrible to use initially. Only takes away cravings - you still need to want to quit.
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Nicorette nasal spray is one of the strongest, fastest acting nicotine replacements on the market. The nicotine is absorbed into the bloodstream and hits the brain in about 15 minutes. The theory behind using the nasal spray instead of patches is that patches give you a constant, medium amount of nicotine in your blood, whereas cigarettes give you a massive hit within a minute or two, and then fade away over time. Patches therefore ... ...like heartburn and that horrible "empty-stomach" feeling, but don't do all that much for cravings. Using a spray gives you that "big-hit" (albeit a bit more slowly than cigarettes) so it's good for taking away those acute "got to have a fag right now" cravings. If you have "routine" cigarettes, say during your coffee break, try taking this 15 minutes before. It should help.
The downside is that it's bloody unpleasant to use. For the first couple ...
masterofreality 08.07.2006
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Nicorette Nasal Spray is indicated for the relief of nicotine withdrawal symptoms as an ... more
aid to smoking cessation in adults and children over 12 years of age. It is also indicated in pregnant and lactating women (see section 4.6). If possible, Nicorette Nasal Spray should be used in conjunction with a behavioural support programme. The patient should make every effort to stop smoking completely during treatment with Nicorette Nasal Spray. Behavioural therapy, advice and support will normally improve the success rate. This product must only be used with other NRT products under the advice of a healthcare professional. Directions for use 1) Remove the protective cap. 2) Prime Nicorette Nasal Spray by placing the nozzle between first and second finger with the thumb on the bottom of the bottle. Press several times firmly and quickly until a fine spray appears (up to 7-8 strokes). Important: Point the spray safely away when priming it. Do not prime it near children or pets. 3) Insert the spray tip into one nostril, pointing the top towards the back of the nose. Press firmly and quickly. Give a spray into the other nostril. 4) Put on the protective cap Adults (over 18 years of age) 1. The frequency of use depends on the previous smoking habit of the individual and the level of their nicotine dependence. 2. On commencing treatment the patient uses the spray to treat craving as required, subject to a limit of one spray to each nostril twice an hour. 3. A 50 ?l dose of solution is sprayed into the nostril when the unit is activated. This is described as a "spray" and dosage is described using this term. Each spray delivers 0.5 mg of nicotine, about half of which is absorbed. 4. The daily limit of use is 32mg of nicotine (64 sprays) which is the equivalent of two sprays to each nostril every hour for 16 hours. 5. The method of use of the spray should be according to the instructions. 6. The 3 month course should take the following pattern:- a. For 8 weeks the patient uses the spray as required, subject to the maxima described above, to relieve craving. b. After this period the patient reduces usage until after 4 more weeks treatment has ended. It is suggested that after 2 weeks into this period usage will have been reduced by a half and usage be zero by the last day. Spraying into a single nostril during this period may be helpful in achieving this. c. Treatment should be limited to three months. The patient should understand the aim of decreasing the use of the spray to make a final break with nicotine at the end of the course, and also accept that for the first few days of the course nasal irritation may be unpleasant. Adults who use NRT beyond 9 months are recommended to seek additional help and advice from a healthcare professional. Adolescents (12 to 18 years) The dose and method of use are as for adults however as data are limited in this age group, the recommended treatment duration is 12 weeks. If longer treatment is required, advice from a healthcare professional should be sought. See data sheet for more information
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