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Nicotine - Overview

Definition of Nicotine:

Nicotine is a bitter-tasting compound that naturally occurs in large amounts in the leaves of tobacco plants.

Nicotine poisoning results from too much nicotine. Acute nicotine poisoning usually occurs in young children who accidentally chew on nicotine gum or patches.

Poisonous Ingredient:

Nicotine

Where Found:

  • Chewing tobacco
  • Cigarettes
  • Nicotine gum (Nicorette)
  • Nicotine patches (Habitrol, Nicoderm)
  • Pipe tobacco
  • Some insecticides
  • Tobacco leaves

Note: This list may not be all-inclusive.

  • Reviewed last on: 1/19/2007
  • Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.