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Vuse Ciro

The Vuse Ciro is a prefilled cartridge system from R.J. Reynolds Vapor, and on May 12, 2022 the FDA authorized two Ciro power units with the Vuse Ciro Cartridge Original at 1.5% nicotine.1 That is the lowest strength in Vuse's FAQ, which gives no puff count or cartridge volume for the Ciro.2

Checked October 26, 2026

Vuse Ciro Flavors

The Vuse Ciro flavors on the FDA's authorized list come to one, the Original cartridge at 1.5%, a tobacco flavor.3

Tobacco

Vuse Ciro Cartridges and Nicotine

Vuse Ciro cartridges hold 1.5% nicotine by weight, in nicotine salt form, according to Vuse's FAQ, which also says the cartridges are clear so you can see how much liquid is left.2 The Ciro uses a ceramic wick, the FAQ adds.

Vuse Ciro Charging and Light

The Vuse Ciro charges on the Vuse Ciro USB charger through a contact port or a threaded connection, and an LED near the bottom flashes white 10 times when it needs charging, Vuse's FAQ says.2 It draws automatically when you inhale.

The Vuse Ciro is legal to sell under federal rules with its Original cartridge, which the FDA authorized with two Ciro power units on May 12, 2022 while denying other Ciro products.1

The Ciro Cartridge Menthol 1.5% was denied on January 24, 2023, when the FDA found its application did not show that menthol gave adult smokers enough added benefit over tobacco flavors to outweigh the risk to youth.4 The Ciro Original is one of 16 Vuse products on the FDA's list of authorized e-cigarettes, current as of August 28, 2026.3

How the Vuse Ciro Compares on Nicotine

The Vuse Ciro compares as the lowest-nicotine device in Vuse's FAQ, at 1.5% by weight.2 The lightest Alto pod is 1.8%, the Vibe tank is 3.0%, Solo cartridges are 4.8%, and Vuse Pro pods and the strongest Alto pods are 5.0%, all in nicotine salt form.

Vuse Ciro vs Vuse Vibe

The Vuse Ciro and the Vuse Vibe got their FDA orders on the same day, May 12, 2022, but the Ciro's 1.5% cartridge has half the nicotine of the Vibe's 3.0% tank, by Vuse's own figures.2 The Ciro's clear cartridge also shows the liquid level, and its low-battery light flashes white rather than red.

Vuse Ciro FAQ

These Vuse Ciro FAQ answers use the sources listed at the end of the page.

Is the Vuse Ciro FDA approved?

The Vuse Ciro is FDA authorized, the term the agency uses for vapes: two Ciro power units and the Original 1.5% cartridge got marketing orders on May 12, 2022.1

How much nicotine is in a Vuse Ciro cartridge?

A Vuse Ciro cartridge holds 1.5% nicotine by weight, the lowest of any Vuse product in Vuse's FAQ.2

Is there a menthol Vuse Ciro?

The menthol Vuse Ciro cartridge, the Ciro Cartridge Menthol 1.5%, is not FDA authorized: the FDA denied it on January 24, 2023.4

Does the Vuse Ciro have a ceramic coil?

The Vuse Ciro uses a ceramic wick, according to Vuse's FAQ, and its clear cartridge lets you see how much liquid is left.2

Why is my Vuse Ciro flashing white?

A Vuse Ciro flashing white 10 times needs charging, according to Vuse's FAQ.2

Sources

  1. FDA Issues Marketing Decisions on Vuse Vibe and Vuse Ciro E-Cigarette Products (2022-05-12), U.S. Food and Drug Administration. fda.gov/tobacco-products/ctp-newsroom/fda-issues-marketing-decisions-vuse-vibe-and-vuse...
  2. Vuse FAQs (Warnings, Product Information, Alto, Ciro, Solo, Vibe, Vuse Pro Pods), R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company (vusevapor.com). vusevapor.com/footer-links/faq.html
  3. E-Cigarettes, Vapes and Other ENDS Authorized by the FDA (content current as of 08/28/2026, 48 products). fda.gov/tobacco-products/market-and-distribute-tobacco-product/e-cigarettes-vapes-and-o...
  4. FDA Denies Marketing of Two Vuse Menthol E-Cigarette Products (2023-01-24), U.S. Food and Drug Administration. fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-denies-marketing-two-vuse-menthol-e-cigaret...