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Niacin is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Niacin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Niacin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Niacin is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Niacin safe for pregnant women?
Niacin may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Niacin, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Niacin safe during breastfeeding?
Niacin is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Niacin on the Kidneys?
Using Niacin does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Niacin on the Liver?
Niacin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Niacin on the Heart?
Niacin is rarely harmful for the heart.
Niacin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Niacin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Niacin habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Niacin.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Niacin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Niacin is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Niacin is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Niacin
You can take Niacin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Niacin
Consuming Niacin with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 900-901
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 914-915
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Niaspan® (niacin)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Advicor® (niacin and lovastatin)
