The nicotine inhaler looks like a plastic cigarette with a mouthpiece. When you take a puff from the inhaler, the cartridge inside releases nicotine which is then absorbed into the bloodstream via the mouth.
Consider using this product if you:
- Prefer to have control over how much nicotine you are getting and when you are getting it.
- Want to replace the hand-to-mouth behaviour of smoking/vaping. If you have a craving, you can take a puff from the inhaler instead of a puff from a cigarette or vape.
- Or if you are using the patch or another NRT and would like to add an additional nicotine product.
How it’s used:
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- A person breathes in nicotine-filled air through the mouthpiece and replaces the nicotine cartridge as needed. Nicotine is best absorbed in the mouth, so take short shallow puffs on the inhaler rather than deep breaths.
- Each nicotine cartridge lasts for approximately 20 minutes of active puffing.
- Try different puffing ‘schedules’ to help control cravings. For example, puffing on the inhaler for 5 minutes at a time means that it will last for 4 uses; puffing on it for 10 minutes at a time means that it will last for 2 uses.
- Avoid drinking acidic beverages such as coffee, tea, soft drinks, alcohol or citrus juices before and during use as this can reduce absorption of nicotine.
Dosage:
- Each cartridge delivers 4 mg of nicotine.
Watch out for:
- Possible side effects include mouth and throat irritation from the nicotine. This usually goes away or lessens as people adjust their use of the product.
- Do not exceed the recommended maximum number of cartridges per day.
