Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) involves methods of delivering nicotine into the body at a controlled rate in an effort to lessen the cravings and withdrawal symptoms, without the tars, toxins, and cancer-causing substances found in tobacco products. With a view towards avoiding a nicotine overdose, NRTs typically require the patient to cease the use of all nicotine products.
NRT is considered useful, safe and beneficial for most tobacco users who desire to quit their nicotine addiction. myaddiction.com does not make treatment recommendations nor dispense medical advice; only a physician is qualified to determine the proper treatment for any patient. We present the following information for general education purposes only. Several forms are available followed, when possible, by familiar brand names):
- Patch: Delivers nicotine to the bloodstream via a transdermal patch applied to the skin. This includes Nicoderm®, NicoDerm® CQ®, NiQuitin®.
- Inhaler: Delivers nicotine to the bloodstream via the lungs. Nicotrol® Inhaler
- Nasal Spray: Delivers nicotine to the bloodstream via the nasal cavity. Nicotrol® NS.
- Gum: Delivers nicotine to the bloodstream via blood vessels in the mouth (transbuccal). Nicorette®
- Lozenge: Delivers nicotine to the bloodstream via blood vessels in the mouth (transbuccal). Commit®
- Sublingual Tablet: Delivers nicotine to the bloodstream via blood vessels in the mouth (transbuccal).
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