Benefits and Dangers of the Nicotine Nasal Spray

One stop smoking aid available today is the nicotine nasal spray. It became available by prescription in March of 1996. The nicotine nasal spray comes in a pump bottle and is sprayed into your nose, one spray into each nostril.

If you use the spray, don't inhale while you spray because the nicotine should be absorbed in the nasal lining. Once on the nasal lining, the nicotine is slowly absorbed into the bloodstream.

If you happen to inhale while you spray, the nicotine will end up in your throat, where you will swallow it. If you swallow nicotine, it won't work because your stomach acid will destroy it.

You can start by using 8 to 40 doses, or 60 to 80 sprays every day. Each bottle contains about 200 sprays. This means that you'll go through a bottle every two to four days.

Use the spray up to five times an hour is needed. You'll gradually decrease your number of sprays over about three months' time, but it may vary and you might find that you'll need to extend your spray usage.

There are some complaints about using the nicotine nasal spray, including sinus, eye or nasal irritation. If you have asthma, don't use the spray because it may trigger an attack. If you have allergies, you should also not use the spray because blocked nasal passages may mean the nicotine spray won't be absorbed as efficiently into your body.

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