For Poisoning Questions or Emergencies, Call the Poison Experts at 1-800-222-1222
What is Nicotine?
Nicotine is an addictive substance most commonly found in tobacco products like cigarettes, cigars, and chewing tobacco, as well as in nicotine replacement therapies such as gum, nasal sprays, patches, pouches, and e‑cigarettes. Nicotine is naturally present in the tobacco plant and several other plant species.
What is Nicotine Poisoning?
What are the Symptoms of Nicotine Poisoning?
Initial symptoms often appear within 30-90 minutes of exposure and can include headache, nausea or vomiting, abdominal pain, sweating, dizziness, increased salivation, and confusion. Symptoms can rapidly become more serious and progress to seizures and coma, and death can occur.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, ingestion of even very small amounts of liquid nicotine used in e‑cigarettes can be fatal for a child.
How to Prevent Nicotine Poisoning:
If someone has been exposed to nicotine, especially a child, immediately call the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222.