NicLite / Nicotine Water
From Tobacco Products
Manufacturer
Nico Worldwide, Inc makes the product known as NicLite.
Smoke Free Choice
S & F Garret sold Nicotine Water. QuickTest5 (QT5) sold Nico Water. The companies are not affiliated and NicLite is the only nicotine water currently sold.
Description
Each 8-ounce bottle contains 4mg of nicotine equally suspended in purified water, with just a hint of lemon flavoring.
Claims
All you will taste is the water. For use where smoking is not allowed or for people who want to quit smoking. NICLite® is a unique beverage that offers a safe and effective form of nicotine in purified water that is conveniently bottled for you to enjoy anytime, anywhere.Results of one bottle of NICLite® can last up to 3 hours or more. Classified as a dietary supplement, NICLite® contains an organic nicotine molecule with no added chemicals.[1]
Product Design Features
- Each 500 ml (16.9 oz.) bottle of NICOWater contains 4 mg of nicotine
- Each 240 ml (8 oz.) bottle of NIC lite contains 4 mg of nicotine
Images
NicLite |
 Nico |
 Nico Water Nicotine Supplement |
 Hint of Lemon |
 Nicotine Water |
Media
Nicotine Water 320x280 display from YouTube
Liquid Nicotine
Canned Nicotine
Publications
Industry Documents
- Smoke Free Choice
- Dockets Management Branch FDA Letter from Nico Worldwide, LLC - ANDA Suitablity Petition - Nicotine Polacrilex Solution
- Re: Notification of Structure Function Claim under Dietary Supplement Regulations 21 CFR 101.93
- FDA Letter to Joseph R. Knight CEO Nico Worldwide Inc.
Links
- FDA Action Against Nicotine Water Underscores Need for Regulation of all Nicotine-Containing Products, Including Tobacco
- Smokers find relief in nicotine water Nicotine isn't as harmful without all the by products
- Prohibition of the sale of water-laced with nicotine to minors under the age of 18
- Nicotine water not a supplement, says FDA
- Newsworthy and Noteworthy Bottled Waters
- FDA Urged to Stop Marketing of "Nic Lite" Bottled Water Containing Nicotine
- Letter to FDA Re:Nico Worldwide, Inc., Manufacturer of "Nic Lite"
- FDA Response to citizen petition RE: Docket No. 01P-0573 20021218
- Re: Amendment to Nicotine Water Petition (Docket Number 01P-0573
Market Testing
- Limited information available
Advertising and Selling Messages
- Slogan (NICOWater): “The Breakthrough Homeopathic Nicotinum Product Designed to Relieve the Symptoms of Tobacco Cravings”
- Slogan (NIC lite): NICLite® - The #1 Choice, when you can't smoke, shouldn't smoke or choose not to smoke
- Promotions: Trial six-pack of NIC lite, Auto-Ship program saves 5%, 30-day money back guarantee
Packaging
- Nicowater is packaged in a typical, clear, plastic water bottle with a blue cap. The Nicowater logo along with slogans and information are printed on a paper label attached to the plastic bottle
- Sold in four-packs of 500 ml (16.9 oz.) bottles
- Sold in two-packs of 500 ml (16.9 oz.) bottles
Use and the Consumer
- Available on the internet since 2000
- Available to the public in July 2002
- Sale blocked by the FDA in late 2002
- Available in May 2003 in Brooks pharmacies throughout New England after being reclassified as a “homeopathic nicotinium product”
- Removed from all Rite Aid stores in January 2004
- Recommended usage of NIC lite is not to exceed four 240 ml bottles per day[1]
Human Use and Exposure
- Not yet conducted or not available
Toxicity Analyses
- Not yet conducted or not available
Legal Compliance
- Proof of Over-18 ID required to purchase
- Tamper-proof plastic top
Community Response
- March 2003: The Campaign for Tobacco-free Kids submitted a petition to the FDA to determine that NICOWater is not a homeopathic remedy[1]
