Niacinamide



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Niacinamide Information



Niacinamide Benefits & Uses

Niacinamide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Niacinamide Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult
  • Disease: High Cholesterol
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: dose may be increase up to 2 g/day as needed
Geriatric
  • Disease: High Cholesterol
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: dose may be increase up to 2 g/day as needed
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Vitamin B3 Deficiency
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Niacinamide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Niacinamide is used -

Niacinamide Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Niacinamide safe for pregnant women?


    Niacinamide is safe for pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Niacinamide safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can safely use Niacinamide.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Niacinamide on the Kidneys?


    Niacinamide has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Niacinamide on the Liver?


    Niacinamide has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Niacinamide on the Heart?


    Niacinamide has very mild side effects on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Niacinamide with Other Drugs

Niacinamide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate



Niacinamide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Niacinamide unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Niacinamide

  • Is this Niacinamide habit forming or addictive?


    Niacinamide is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Niacinamide does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, the use of Niacinamide is considered safe.

    Safe
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, the use of Niacinamide in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Niacinamide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Niacinamide


    You can take Niacinamide with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Niacinamide


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Niacinamide with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 900-901

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