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Medicines nicotineQuestion & answer

nicotine · Medicine question

Is nicotine replacement the same as smoking?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

No. It supplies nicotine to reduce withdrawal but does not expose the user to tobacco smoke, tar or carbon monoxide.

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