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Nicotine replacement therapies helps quiet desire and remove sign by giving your body some nicotine whilst you regulate to manage you life without cigarettes. They are not advised in pregnancy, you must consult your health professional in these situations. There are five substitutes of nicotine medications. Three of them are nonprescription medications:
Two require a prescription:
Patch
The patch, it is found in brands and generically. It is applied directly to a hairless area of skin like arm or trunk above the waist. It gives fixed dose of nicotine via skin (transdermal). Use one patch daily by placing at a different location on the upper body to avoid skin irritation. It is easy to use on daily basis. Some people get vibrant dreams while on the patch - Remove the patch before sleeping or you have skin rashes. Gum
The nicotine compound in the gum (Nicorette) is another nicotine therapy. It absorbed through the inside layers of the mouth. For this reason, users are asked to bite the gum a few times until they feel a itching or spicy taste and after that "park the gum" among the cheek and the jaw. The gum is offered in 2 mg and 4 mg doses. Chain smokers can use the 4 mg strength. For good results it will take 30 minutes to absorb. (Chew and park). Hard smoker can use up to 24 pieces per day to quiet the smoking. Its benefit is as it is convenient to use and flexible in changing the dose. If mouth is acidic it will not absorb. Avoid coffee and drinks before use of the gum. Lozenge
The lozenge (Commit) also have the same nicotine multiple as the gum. It has a "light mint" flavor and is calorie-free. It is found in 2 mg and 4 mg doses. It must be melting entirely in the mouth within 30 minutes. Do not chewed or swallowed. Swallowing can cause nausea, heartburn or hiccups. Nasal spray
This nicotine product (Nicotrol NS) is prescribed medication. It is sprayed straight to the nostril and presents the greatest delivery of nicotine to the brain as a nicotine replacement product. It gives a brain nicotine peak after use of five minutes. Do not inhale at the time of spraying, or with severe sinus pain. Dosage One to two sprays per hour are recommended for about three months. Use as per advise of professional. The benefit of the spray is as you can adjust dose to your needs. It delivers nicotine quickly like cigarettes. Oral Inhaler
The oral inhaler (Nicotrol Inhaler) is available in a plastic cylinder with size of a cigarette. It is prescribed medication. The nicotine compound is found in a small cartridge that you puncture and place inside the cylinder. On "puffing" on the inhaler, the aerosolized nicotine is captivated throughout the lining of the mouth and upper respiratory tract. Dosage Daily dose is 6 to 16 cartridges per day for the first six to 12 weeks. A regular reduction of the dose over the next 6 to 12 weeks. AntidepressantGood treatment for nicotine reliance is the non-nicotine, prescription antidepressant bupropion (Zyban, Wellbutrin SR). Its brand name is Zyban and available form 1997. One difference between bupropion and nicotine replacement therapy is that you begin having pill 1 or 2 weeks before the quitting date and continue it for 6 to 12 weeks after quitting smoking. Zyban is permitted for up to 6 months to prevent relapse. This pill contains 150 mg of bupropion and is formulated to release the drug over eight hours.
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