Nicotine Medication Information
Discover comprehensive details about Nicotine, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.
The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.
Additionally, explore the Nicotine brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Nicotine Pronunciation : nik oh teen' ICD Code : Y51.1 Therapeutic Classification : Cholinergic AgentsBrand Names or Trade Names of Nicotine
India :
Nicotinic Acid |
Neasyn Sr |
Nicotex Chewable Gum (2mg) |
Nicotex Chewable Gum (2mg) |
Nicotex Chewable Gum (4mg) |
Nicocin Er |
Nialip |
Nicotex Chewable Gum (4mg)
International :
Nicotrol, Nicotrol NS
Why is Nicotine Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a stimulant and detoxifying agent, prescribed for smoking cessation.When should Nicotine not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Nicotine?
Dose is based on patient�s condition.How should Nicotine be taken?
It comes as a gum or a lozenge to take by mouth, with or without food.What are the warnings and precautions for Nicotine?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history heart disease, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, chest pain, overactive thyroid, sugar, lung, liver or kidney disease, stomach ulcer, any allergy, who are taking other medication, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.What are the side effects of Nicotine?
Most Common - Indigestion, nausea, diarrhea and hiccup.Heart - Chest discomfort, lung inflammation and high blood pressure.
Miscellaneous - Headache, influenza-like symptoms, pain, back-pain, allergy, tingling, flatulence and fever.
