habitrol
Habitrol (Nicotine) is a cholinergic nicotinic agonist used to treat Ulcerative Colitis, Tobacco Use Disorder.
Nicotine · by Dr Reddys Labs Sa
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Nicotine
- Drug class
- Cholinergic Nicotinic Agonist
- Form
- Kit, Patch, extended release
- Strength
- Nicotine 14MG/24HR · Nicotine 21MG/24HR · Nicotine 7MG/24HR
- Type
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- ulcerative colitis, tobacco use disorder
- Manufacturer
- Dr Reddys Labs Sa
- What the pharmacy pays
- ~$10.54 for 30 — not your price
- FDA application
- NDA020076
What is Habitrol?
From the FDA label:Use reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking
How to use
Habitrol is sold in more than one form (Kit and Patch, extended release), and each is dosed differently. The instructions below come from the FDA label for application NDA020076 — follow the label that came with the product you were actually prescribed.
Directions • if you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use • before using this product, read the enclosed self-help guide for complete directions and other information • begin using the patch on your quit day • if you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, use the following schedule below: • if you smoke 10 or less cigarettes per day , start with Step 2 for 6 weeks, then Step 3 for 2 weeks • apply one new patch every 24 hours on skin that is dry, clean and hairless • remove backing from patch and immediately press onto skin. Hold for 10 seconds. • wash hands after applying or removing patch. Save pouch to use for patch disposal. Dispose of the used patches by folding sticky ends together and putting in pouch. • the used patch should be removed and a new one applied to a different skin site at the same time each day • if you have vivid dreams, you may remove the patch at bedtime and apply a new one in the morning • do not wear more than one patch at a time • do not cut patch in half or into smaller pieces • do not leave patch on for more than 24 hours because it may irritate your skin and loses strength after 24 hours • to avoid possible burns, remove patch before undergoing any MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) procedures • It is important to complete treatment. If you feel you need to use the patch for a longer period to keep from smoking, talk to your health care…
Warnings
Important safety information
SECTION If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, only use this medicine on the advice of your health care provider. Smoking can seriously harm your child. Try to stop smoking without using any nicotine replacement medicine. This medicine is believed to be safer than smoking. However, the risks to your child from this medicine are not fully known. Ask a doctor before use if you have •Heart disease, recent heart attack, or irregular heartbeat. •Nicotine can increase your heart rate.high blood pressure not controlled with medication. •Nicotine can increase your blood pressure. •an allergy to adhesive tape or have skin problems, because you are more likely to get rashes. •stomach ulcer or diabetes.history of seizures. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are •using a non-nicotine stop smoking drug •taking a prescription medicine for depression or asthma. Your prescription dose may need to be adjusted. When using this product if you have vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances remove this patch at bedtime Stop use and ask a doctor if •skin redness caused by the patch does not go away after four days, or if your skin swells, or you get a rashirregular heartbeat or palpitations occur you get symptoms of nicotine overdose, such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weakness and rapid heartbeat you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as difficulty breathing or rash) Keep out of reach of children and pets Used patches have enough nicotine to poison children and pets. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Save pouch to use for patch disposal. Dispose of the used patches by folding sticky ends together and putting in pouch.
Drug class
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
See how Habitrol ranks — best-rated cholinergic nicotinic agonist for:
Dosage forms
Kit and Patch, extended release
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
Ways to save
Ask for the generic
Same active ingredient, far cheaper. Is there a generic? →
Request a 90-day supply
Bulk fills usually lower the per-dose price vs monthly refills.
Use copay cards
Manufacturer copay cards & patient-assistance programs — especially for brand drugs.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Habitrol treat?
- Habitrol (Nicotine) may be used to treat ulcerative colitis, tobacco use disorder, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- How much does Habitrol cost?
- Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $10.54 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Habitrol?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Habitrol. To pay less, look for a store-brand version with the same active ingredient (Nicotine), which is typically cheaper, and compare unit prices. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Habitrol?
- Habitrol is marketed by Dr Reddys Labs Sa. You can see Dr Reddys Labs Sa's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Habitrol a brand-name or generic drug?
- Habitrol is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Nicotine.
- Is Habitrol available over the counter?
- Yes. Habitrol is an over-the-counter (OTC) product — you can buy it without a prescription. Follow the label directions and ask a pharmacist if you're unsure whether it's right for you.
- What forms does Habitrol come in?
- Habitrol is currently marketed as kit and patch, extended release, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Habitrol?
- Habitrol is classified as cholinergic nicotinic agonist, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Habitrol FDA-registered?
- Habitrol is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020076. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Is Habitrol safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Habitrol. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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