How should I use the CigSTOP nasal spray?
- Nicotine nasal spray is a liquid that is applied to the nose.
- Make sure you carefully follow the instructions on the label of your prescription, and ask your pharmacist or doctor to clarify anything you are unsure about.
- As instructed, use the nicotine nasal spray.
- Use the recommended dosage and frequency only, as directed by your physician.
- Observe your physician's guidance regarding the number of spray doses you should take each day.
- Most likely, your doctor will advise you to begin with one or two dosages each hour. Two sprays, one in each nostril, make up each dosage.
- It is recommended that you do not exceed five dosages per hour or forty doses per day (24 hours).
- Your doctor may progressively reduce your dosage over the course of the following four to six weeks until you stop using nicotine inhalation after you have been using nicotine nasal spray for eight weeks and your body has adjusted to not smoking. When it comes to lowering your nicotine dosage, adhere to your doctor's recommendations.
- Nasal spray with nicotine may lead to addiction. Never take more medicine than what your doctor has prescribed, nor should you take it more frequently or for longer than necessary.
Instruction to use Cig STOP
- Do a hand wash
- In order to clear your nasal passages, gently blow your nose.
- Press the circular button on the nasal spray's side to remove the cap.
- Holding the container in front of a tissue or paper towel will prime the pump before the first usage. Once a fine spray forms, pump the spray container six to eight times.
- Discard the towel or tissue.
- Lean back your head a little bit.
- With the tip pointed toward the back of your nose, gently insert the bottle's tip into one nostril as far as it will fit.
- Inhale via your mouth
- One swift, forceful pumping of the spray.
- When spraying, avoid sucking, sniffing, or inhaling.
What further safety measures must I to take?
- Do a hand wash
- If you have an allergy to nicotine or any other drug, let your doctor and pharmacist know.
- Inform your physician and pharmacist about all of the vitamins, nutritional supplements, herbal items, prescription and over-the-counter drugs, and vitamins you now take or intend to take.
- Inform your physician of any recent heart attacks as well as any nasal issues (polyps, allergies, sinus issues, or asthma), heart disease, angina, irregular heartbeats, circulation issues (Raynaud's phenomenon, Buerger's disease), hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid), pheochromocytoma (a tumor on a small gland near the kidneys), insulin-dependent diabetes, ulcers, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.
- Inform your physician if you are nursing a baby, intend to get pregnant, or are already pregnant. Contact your physician if you become pregnant while using nicotine nasal spray. A foetus may be harmed by nicotine.
- You should be aware that withdrawal symptoms from smoking might still occur even if you are using a nicotine nasal spray. These include fatigue, anxiety, depression, insomnia, headaches, and aches and pains in the muscles.
- With the tip pointed toward the back of your nose, gently insert the bottle's tip into one nostril as far as it will fit.
- See your physician about upping the dosage of nicotine nasal spray if you have these symptoms. When you initially start using nicotine nasal spray, you can experience some adverse effects like runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and throat irritation. Make sure you give yourself five minutes to wait before operating a motor vehicle or driving after taking this prescription.
What is the proper way to store and discard this medication?
- Do not let kids or pets go near used or unused nicotine spray bottles.
- Keep the bottles out of the bathroom and at room temperature, away from sources of heat and moisture.
- Used spray bottles should be thrown away with the child-resistant cover still on.
