Nicotrol Patient Brochure - PfizerPro

Using the NICOTROL InhalerA nicotine vapor cartridge is piercedwhen put into the inhaler.The NICOTROL Inhaler is athin plastic mouthpiece witha nicotine cartridge inside.One cartridge lasts about 20 minutes withcontinuous puffing.Each cartridge delivers 4 mg of nicotine butonly 2 mg is actually absorbed (similar to theamount of nicotine from 2 cigarettes).How much nicotine?In the cartridgeInhaled over 5 minutes of puffingAbsorbed in the body10 mg4 mg2 mg(equivalent to~2 cigarettes)✔ The cartridge is inserted into the mouthpiece✔ When you puff on the mouthpiece, the cartridgedelivers nicotine in the form of a vapor✔ Nicotine in cartridges is used up after about20 minutes of active puffing✔ Try different schedules to help control cravings.Puffing for 5 minutes at a time will give youenough nicotine for 4 uses. In a few days you’llfind what works best and know when nicotinein cartridges is used up✔ The mouthpiece of the inhaler is reusable, butthe plastic cartridge containing the drug is notA special note about children and pets:The NICOTROL Inhaler can cause serious illnessor be fatal in children and pets—even in very smallamounts. If a child chews on or swallows new orused NICOTROL Inhaler cartridges, immediatelycall a doctor or call your regional poison center.Something to think aboutOne year after you quit smoking,the added risk of heart disease drops tohalf of what it is for smokers.8www.NICOTROL.comPlease see full Prescribing and Patient Informationfor NICOTROL Inhaler inside pocket andImportant Safety Information on pages 12-13.Help put the power to quitin your hands.9