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Nicotine nasal spray

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  • Nicorette nasal spray consists of 10mg/ml nicotine solution in a small bottle with a mechanical spray device - used via a single spray (delivering 0.5mg of nicotine) into one nostril - nicotine peak plasma concentrations are achieved after approximately 10-15 minutes

  • the maximum dose of Nicorette spray is twice hourly for 16 hours in a 24 hour period

  • possible side effects specific to the nasal spray include irritation of the throat and nose and eye watering (1)

Check the summary of product characteristics before prescribing this drug.

Reference:

  • Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (1999), 37(7), 52-56

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