Over what time period should the 8 inhalations be taken?

• A. 5-10 minutes
• B. 15-20 minutes
• C. 20-40 minutes
• D. 60 minutes

Answer: (C)

The intended use pattern for the nicotine inhaler focuses on delivering nicotine in a session that mimics smoking. Eight inhalations are meant to be taken over about 20 to 40 minutes, providing steady nicotine exposure to curb withdrawal without delivering a large dose all at once. This pacing also supports the hand-to-mouth ritual that helps break the habit and makes the replacement feel more like smoking. If cravings persist, you can start another session later, but each session should stay within that 20–40 minute window. Shorter than this may not relieve cravings adequately, while a session as long as an hour isn’t necessary and can increase irritation without extra benefit.