Nicotine inhalator

• the inhalator consists of a mouthpiece and a replaceable nicotine cartridge
  
  
• the inhalator is sucked and the nicotine vapour is drawn into the mouth. The nicotine is absorbed throught the buccal mucosa - there is little or none of the nicotine vapour that reaches the lungs
  
  
• the maximum level of nicotine dose is achieved after approximately 20 minutes of intense use - each cartridge can be used for up to three twenty-minute sessions
  
  
• 6-12 cartridges are used per day for 8 weeks then the dose is tapered down to zero over the following 4 week period
  
  
• possible side effects specific to the inhalator include irritation of the throat and cough (1)

Reference:

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