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A '''nicotine nasal spray''' is a [[nasal spray]] that contains a small dose of [[nicotine]], which enters the [[blood]] by being absorbed through the lining of the nose. This helps stop nicotine [[craving (withdrawal)|craving]]s and relieves symptoms that occur when a person is trying to [[quit smoking]]. A [[Medical prescription|prescription]] is needed for nicotine nasal spray in many countries. In the [[United Kingdom]], it can be purchased in a pharmacy as an [[Over-the-counter drug]]. |
A '''nicotine nasal spray''' is a [[nasal spray]] that contains a small dose of [[nicotine]], which enters the [[blood]] by being absorbed through the lining of the nose. This helps stop nicotine [[craving (withdrawal)|craving]]s and relieves symptoms that occur when a person is trying to [[quit smoking]]. A [[Medical prescription|prescription]] is needed for nicotine nasal spray in many countries. In the [[United Kingdom]], it can be purchased in a pharmacy as an [[Over-the-counter drug]]. |
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Revision as of 13:31, 26 May 2024
A nicotine nasal spray is a nasal spray that contains a small dose of nicotine, which enters the blood by being absorbed through the lining of the nose. This helps stop nicotine cravings and relieves symptoms that occur when a person is trying to quit smoking. A prescription is needed for nicotine nasal spray in many countries. In the United Kingdom, it can be purchased in a pharmacy as an Over-the-counter drug.
External links
- Nicotine nasal spray entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
This article incorporates public domain material from Dictionary of Cancer Terms. U.S. National Cancer Institute.
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