Nicotinamide Benefits & Uses

Nicotinamide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Vitamin B3 Deficiency

Other Benefits

Nutritional Deficiency
Hartnup Disease
High Cholesterol (Read More - Home remedies for high cholesterol)

Nicotinamide 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

Nicotinamide Related Warnings

Is the use of Nicotinamide safe for pregnant women?

Nicotinamide is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Nicotinamide safe during breastfeeding?

Nicotinamide does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Nicotinamide on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Nicotinamide on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Nicotinamide on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Nicotinamide on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Nicotinamide on the Heart?

Nicotinamide may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Nicotinamide with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Metformin

Acarbose

Miglitol

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Glimepiride

Insulin Aspart

Nicotinamide Contraindications

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

Peptic Ulcer
Low Blood Pressure
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Gout
High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood

Frequently asked Questions about Nicotinamide

Is this Nicotinamide habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Nicotinamide has not been reported.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Nicotinamide since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Nicotinamide is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Nicotinamide is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Nicotinamide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nicotinamide

Taking Nicotinamide with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Nicotinamide

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Nicotinamide.

Unknown