Nicotinic Acid TabletGeneric : Niacin | ₹ 1.40
50mg
10 Tablets |
Adult: PO-The daily dosage is 500 mg in any 4—week period. The recommended maintenance dose is 1000 to 2000mg.
Most Common :
Flushing, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, increased cough and itching.
Gastrointestinal :
Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and increased cough.
Skin :
Rash.
Heart :
Flushing.
It comes as a tablet, capsule, and liquid to take by mouth, with food.
Contraindicated in patients with ulcer, severe liver disease, arterial bleeding, and hypersensitivity.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of chest pain, sugar, increased eye pressure, gout, recent heart attack, kidney or liver problems, low blood pressure, low blood minerals, muscle problems, peptic ulcers, thyroid deficiency, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
It may cause dizziness or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
Avoid alcohol consumption.
It may affect blood counts, avoid bruising or injury.
Avoid excess dosage.
Store it at room temperature 20° to 25°C.
A: Nicotinic Acid can help increase the level of good cholesterol (HDL cholesterol) in the blood. Nicotinic Acid lowers the synthesis of triglycerides, very low-density lipoprotein, and LDL cholesterol, by reducing the mobilization of fatty acids from adipose tissue(1✔ ✔Trusted Source
Niacin for dyslipidemia: considerations in product selection
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A: Nicotinic Acid flush is a flushing of the skin caused by high doses of Nicotinic Acid supplements. It causes tingling, itching, and redness in the face, neck, arms, and upper chest. Nicotinic Acid flush is harmless and lasts for less than one hour(2✔ ✔Trusted Source
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A: Patients should avoid alcohol during Nicotinic Acid administration because it increases the risk of itching and flushing of skin(3✔ ✔Trusted Source
Niacin
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A: Nicotinic Acid is not recommended for patients with active peptic ulcer disease, active liver disease, arterial bleeding, or hypersensitivity to the drug(3✔ ✔Trusted Source
Niacin
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A: Liver, meat and meat products, fish, milk, eggs, enriched breads and cereals, peanuts, legumes, and whole grains are all good sources of Nicotinic Acid(4✔ ✔Trusted Source
Dietary Intake and Food Sources of Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamin and Vitamin B6 in a Representative Sample of the Spanish Population. The ANIBES Study â€
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