Niacin NF Tablet

Niacin NF Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called vasodilators indicated for managing peripheral vascular disease. Additionally, Niacin NF Tablet may also be used to treat intermittent claudication, stasis dermatitis, Raynaud’s disease and cerebral vascular disease. Peripheral vascular disease is a blood circulation disorder that causes the blood vessels outside the brain and heart to narrow and block. The narrowed blood vessels cause reduced blood flow.

Niacin NF Tablet contains ‘Inositol nicotinate’ that dilates the blood vessels and improves blood circulation by releasing histamine and breaks up the protein required for blood clotting. Niacin NF Tablet lowers the cholesterol and triglyceride levels, thereby preventing the formation of lipids.

You are advised to take Niacin NF Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach upset, and flatulence. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Niacin NF Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Niacin NF Tablet should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol with Niacin NF Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness and liver problems. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Niacin NF Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called vasodilators indicated for the management of peripheral vascular disease. Niacin NF Tablet dilates the blood vessels and improves blood circulation by releasing histamine and breaks-up the protein required for blood clotting. Niacin NF Tablet lowers the cholesterol and triglyceride levels, thereby preventing the formation of lipids. Niacin NF Tablet may also be used to treat intermittent claudication, stasis dermatitis, Raynaud’s disease, and cerebral vascular disease.

Do not take Niacin NF Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have a bleeding disorder, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, gall bladder disease, gout, low blood pressure, stomach ulcers, liver or kidney problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Niacin NF Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Niacin NF Tablet should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol with Niacin NF Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness and liver problems. 

• Niacin NF Tablet should be stopped 2weeks prior to any surgery as it might slow down blood clotting. In case you are due to have any surgery, inform the surgeon that you are taking Niacin NF Tablet .
• Regular blood tests are advised while taking Niacin NF Tablet .