NRT: cutting down

 

How to use a nicotine inhalator

 

We have given you an inhalator and a 2-week supply of nicotine inhalator cartridges.

 

    • We will contact you in 2 weeks to check how you are getting on and if you need more cartridges
    • To use the inhalator, pop the cartridge out of the pack and put it in the plastic mouthpiece. Twist to lock
    • Nicotine is delivered by sucking vapour into your mouth and holding it there until it has dissolved. Nicotine is absorbed through the mouth lining
    • Do not breathe in the vapour like cigarette smoke.  It can give you a sore throat and you cannot absorb the nicotine this way
    • Once in the mouthpiece, the cartridge will start to dry out. Start each day with a new cartridge. Swap for a new one after 4 hours
    • Each cartridge provides about 40 minutes use

 

Helpful tips for using the inhalator

 

    • Before putting the nicotine cartridge into the inhalator, hold the cartridge in your hand for about 1 minute to warm it slightly. This will help activate the nicotine in the cartridge
    • To help you hold the vapour from the inhalator in your mouth, imagine you’ve just had a drink through a straw and you’re trying to hold the liquid in your mouth and not swallow it