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Nicotine is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Nicotine have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Nicotine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Nicotine is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Nicotine safe for pregnant women?
Nicotine can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Nicotine right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Nicotine safe during breastfeeding?
Nicotine can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Nicotine on the Kidneys?
Nicotine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Nicotine on the Liver?
Nicotine may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Nicotine on the Heart?
Nicotine is rarely harmful for the heart.
Nicotine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nicotine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nicotine habit forming or addictive?
Nicotine can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Nicotine can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Nicotine only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Nicotine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Nicotine
Taking Nicotine with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nicotine
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Nicotine.
The dose and duration of Nicotine vary depending upon the medical condition of patient and type of dosage form.
No. Nicotine should not be discontinued without doctors advice if it has been prescribed by your doctor but if you are taking it by yourself then you can discontinue it when you feel your cravings are in control.
Yes, Nicotine might cause a headache. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind a headache is still not known. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
Yes, Nicotine is an over the counter drug which can be taken without the prescription.
No, Nicotine does not cause impotence. In fact, long-term smoking can cause impotence and Nicotine is used to help in quitting smoking.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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