Drug details

Nicotrol (nicotine inhalation system)

type of Smoking Cessation Aids

Nicotrol (nicotine inhalation system) contains nicotine, the primary ingredient in tobacco products, and is used to aid in smoking cessation. Using a controlled amount of nicotine helps reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms when you quit smoking.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• dry mouth,
• headache,
• sweating,
• cough,
• diarrhea, and
• runny or stuffy nose,
• upset stomach,
• heartburn,
• changes in taste,
• hiccups,
• burping,
• mouth/tooth/throat pain or soreness,
• muscle or joint pain

The following drugs are related to Nicotrol, either as a replacement or used together:

• Breo Ellipta (fluticasone furoate and vilanterol inhalation powder)
• Zyban (bupropion hcl)
• Chantix (varenicline)
• Nicotrol NS (nicotine nasal spray)

The following supplements are related to Nicotrol, and may be used together with the drug:

• Melatonin (s.)
• Beta-Carotene (s.)
• L-Tryptophan (s.)