How to Use:
- Ensure your nose is clean before use.
- Tilt your head slightly back and place the nozzle into your nostril comfortably.
- Breathe through your mouth and spray once into each nostril.
- Do not inhale or swallow while spraying.
- If your nose runs, sniff gently to help the medication stay inside for absorption.
- Wait at least 2–3 minutes.
- Close the cap and store the bottle out of reach of children and pets.
- One bottle typically contains around 200 sprays.
Usage Instructions:
- Nicotine nasal spray is prescribed by a healthcare provider.
- During the first week, most users experience a warm or burning sensation in the back of the throat or nose, along with sneezing, coughing, watery eyes, or runny nose.
- These symptoms typically decrease after a week of regular use.
- Contact your healthcare provider if symptoms are particularly bothersome or persist.
- One dose equals two sprays (one per nostril), and the frequency and number of doses are determined with your provider.
- To manage withdrawal symptoms effectively, use at least 8 doses per day during the first 6 weeks; most users begin with 1–2 doses per hour.
- Do not exceed 40 doses per day.
- Keep the spray out of reach of children and pets, as it contains enough nicotine to be harmful.
Important Warnings:
- In case of a leak or broken bottle, wear rubber gloves, wipe the spill with a paper towel, and clean surfaces thoroughly.
- Avoid contact with skin, mouth, or eyes. If exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plain water, as nicotine can be absorbed through the skin and cause an overdose.
- Always recap the bottle and store it safely.
- Dispose of used bottles properly in the trash.
- Consult your healthcare provider before use if you have medical conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stomach ulcers, or kidney/liver problems.
Stop Using the Spray and Seek Emergency Help or Contact a Poison Center If You Experience Signs of Nicotine Overdose:
- Pale skin and cold sweats.
- Nausea, vomiting, excessive salivation.
- Abdominal pain, diarrhea.
- Headache, dizziness, vision/hearing disturbances.
- Tremors, confusion, and weakness.
- Severe overdose can cause low blood pressure, respiratory failure, seizures, and potentially death due to respiratory or cardiac paralysis.
General Directorate of Clinical Health Education