Drug guide

Nicotrol NS

Nicotrol NS ( NIK-oh-teen) in a nasal spray is used to help you stop smoking. It is used for up to 3 months as part of a stop-smoking program. This program may include counseling, education, or psychological support. With the nasal spray, Nicotrol NS is inhaled through your nose and passes into your blood stream. This Nicotrol NS takes the place of the Nicotrol NS you would otherwise get from smoking. In this way, the withdrawal effects of not smoking are less severe. Then, as your body adjusts to not smoking, the use of Nicotrol NS nasal spray is decreased gradually over several weeks. Finally, use is stopped altogether. Nicotrol NS is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form: Nasal Nasal spray (U.S.)

Brand names:
- Nicotine
- Nicotrol NS