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Nicotine replacement therapy, in the form of gum, patches, nasal spray, inhaler and lozenges all improve the ability of people trying to quit tobacco products. [8] Nicotine replacement therapy is as effective as medications, such as bupropion , in helping people quit smoking for at least six months. [ 16 ]
In 1996, the FDA approved the switch of Nicorette gum and the NicoDerm CQ transdermal nicotine patch to over-the-counter status in the US. [36] The Nicorette inhaler was launched in 1996 [35] and Nicorette Microtab (sublingual tablets) in 1999. [37] In 2002, the FDA changed the status of Commit lozenges to over the counter in the US. [36]
The term over-the-counter (OTC) refers to a medication that can be purchased without a medical prescription. [3] In contrast, prescription drugs require a prescription from a doctor or other health care professional and should only be used by the prescribed individual. [4]
With an estimated 52.5 million adults in the U.S. affected by arthritis alone and up to 24% of adults experiencing muscle pain during their lifetime, effective topical pain relievers can be life ...
Nicotine use for tobacco cessation has few contraindications. [71] It is not known whether nicotine replacement therapy is effective for smoking cessation in adolescents, as of 2014. [72] It is therefore not recommended to adolescents. [73] It is not safe to use nicotine during pregnancy or breastfeeding, although it is safer than smoking.
Nicotine patches are under study to help relieve the symptoms of postoperative pain [11] and to treat early dementia. [12] Studies are being conducted about the use of transdermal nicotine patches to treat anxiety, depression, and inattentiveness in subjects with ADHD [13] [verification needed] and to treat late-life depression. [14]
Naloxone is an over-the-counter nasal-spray medication that can save an overdose victim by rapidly reversing the effects of fentanyl, heroin and other opioids. Doctors urge all people ...
Heated tobacco products usually heat up tobacco, rather than use liquids. [4] In contrast, electronic cigarettes heat liquids that can contain nicotine. [5] They are not e-cigarettes. [2] They can overlap with e-cigarettes such as a combination of an e-cigarette and a heated tobacco product, for the use of tobacco or e-liquid. [6]