Side Effects and Precautions of Nicotine Nasal Spray

Potential side effects of nicotine nasal spray and what to do about them

• Nose and throat irritation; hot, peppery, burning feeling. This is very common, but may lessen with continued use.
• Tearing, runny nose, sneezing, or cough. Often people get used to these. Talk to your healthcare provider if they continue to bother you.
• Headache. Consider waiting longer between doses and talk with your healthcare provider.

Precautions

• Not recommended for smokeless tobacco users.
• If you have nasal or sinus problems, allergies or asthma, talk with your healthcare provider before using nicotine nasal spray.
• When using nicotine nasal spray, avoid contact of the spray with your skin, eyes and mouth. If contact happens, immediately rinse the area with water.

If any of these apply to you, talk to your doctor or other healthcare provider before starting to use nicotine nasal spray:

• A heart attack in the last two weeks
• A serious heart rhythm problem
• Pain in your heart (angina) that is serious or getting worse
• Problems in your nose or sinuses
• Severe breathing problems like asthma
• Could be pregnant or are breastfeeding
• Less than 18 years old