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["Neoceader" contains nicotine. A report of two user's nicotine addiction].
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[Nihon koshu eisei zasshi] Japanese journal of public health [Nihon Koshu Eisei Zasshi] 2002 Sep; Vol. 49 (9), pp. 929-33. - Publication Year :
- 2002
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Abstract
- "Neoceader smoking" is widely marketed in drug stores as an over the counter expectorant for cigarette smokers in Japan. Using high-pressure liquid chromatography, we determined that one piece of Neoceader (3 cm) contains 0.79 mg of nicotine, which is equivalent to one-sixth of the amount of nicotine in one Japanese cigarette (Mildseven extra-light, Mildseven super-light, or Sevenstar). Two patients who had switched from cigarette smoking to Neoceader smoking, subsequently became addicted to nicotine. The continine concentration in their urine were 937 ng/ml and 2,724 ng/ml, respectively. These findings demonstrate that Neoceader contains nicotine and that its use can lead to nicotine addiction.
Details
- Language :
- Japanese
- ISSN :
- 0546-1766
- Volume :
- 49
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- [Nihon koshu eisei zasshi] Japanese journal of public health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 12402470