NicotineOver the counter

Pronounced NIK-oh-teen

Brand names: Nicoderm, Nicorette

Type: Nicotine replacement therapy · All Other Medicines

What Nicotine is used for

• Helping people quit smoking
• Reducing withdrawal symptoms during quit attempts

Common side effects

• Skin irritation (patches)
• Vivid dreams (patches)
• Mouth or throat irritation (gum and lozenges)
• Hiccups
• Nausea

Important cautions

• Continuing to smoke heavily while using high amounts can cause nicotine excess (nausea, palpitations)
• Patches are removed at night by some users because of vivid dreams — follow product guidance

How it comes

Skin patches, gum, lozenges, nasal spray, oral inhaler. This guide lists forms only — it never lists strengths or doses.