Nicotrol NS

• Rare side effects may include:
  Abnormal vision, allergy, amnesia, asthma, bronchitis, bruises, burning of the nose or eyes, change in sense of smell, diarrhea, dry mouth, earache, eye irritation, facial flushing, hiccups, hoarseness, inability to comprehend words, increased sputum, migraine, nasal congestion, nasal ulcer or blister, nosebleeds, numbness, numbness of the nose or mouth, pain, rash, sinus irritation, sore throat, swelling due to fluid retention, taste alteration

Why should Nicotrol NS not be prescribed?

Do not use Nicotrol NS if you are allergic to nicotine or if you have ever had a hypersensitivity reaction to it.

Special warnings about Nicotrol NS

Stop smoking completely when you start using Nicotrol NS. The extra nicotine it delivers could lead to a toxic overdose. If you're still smoking after 4 weeks of Nicotrol NS therapy, check with your doctor. You should probably stop using the product.

It is possible to become dependent on Nicotrol NS. The product is less addictive than cigarettes, but nearly a third of the people using it report some feelings of dependence, and 15 to 20 percent use the product for longer than the recommended period. Remember, though, that Nicotrol NS has not been studied for more than 6 months and long-term use is not recommended.

Use Nicotrol NS with caution if you have a heart condition or a circulation problem. Avoid it completely if you're recovering from a heart attack or have severe angina or serious heartbeat irregularities.

Nicotrol NS is not recommended for people with asthma. It can make the condition worse. You should also avoid Nicotrol NS if you have a chronic nasal disorder such as allergy, nasal polyps, nasal inflammation, or sinusitis. Use Nicotrol NS with caution if you have a glandular problem such as hyperthyroidism, pheochromocytoma, or insulin-dependent diabetes. Nicotine affects the glands. Caution is also warranted if you have an ulcer. Nicotine delays healing of ulcers.

Use Nicotrol NS cautiously, too, if you have serious high blood pressure. The product can make this condition worse.