Addiction medicine
Nicotine replacement
Nicoderm · Nicorette
Generic nameNicotine replacement
Brand namesNicoderm / Nicorette
Medication classNicotine replacement
Typical adult examplePatch 7–21 mg or gum 2–4 mg
FrequencyDaily patch or as-needed gum
Common uses
Recognition cues
- Smoking cessation
EMS relevance
Assessment context
- Excess nicotine can cause nausea, diaphoresis, tachycardia or hypertension.