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(NIH-kuh-TEEN LAH-zinj)
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| A hard candy-like tablet that contains a small dose of nicotine. The nicotine is absorbed through the lining of the mouth and goes into the blood. This helps stop nicotine cravings, and relieves symptoms that occur when a person is trying to quit smoking. A prescription is not needed for nicotine lozenges. |
Previous Definitions: | niacinamide, nicotinamide, nicotine, nicotine gum, nicotine inhaler | Next Definitions: | nicotine nasal spray, nicotine patch, nicotine replacement therapy, NIH, nilotinib |
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