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Vitamin B3 is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Vitamin B3 have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Vitamin B3 depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Vitamin B3 is used to treat the following -
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 Vitamin B3 is used -
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Vitamin B3 safe for pregnant women?
Vitamin B3 is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Vitamin B3 safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Vitamin B3. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Vitamin B3 on the Kidneys?
Using Vitamin B3 does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Vitamin B3 on the Liver?
Vitamin B3 is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Vitamin B3 on the Heart?
Vitamin B3 is not harmful for the heart.
Vitamin B3 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 Vitamin B3 unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Vitamin B3 habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Vitamin B3 is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Vitamin B3 does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Vitamin B3 only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Vitamin B3 is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Vitamin B3
When consumed with certain foods, Vitamin B3 may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vitamin B3
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Vitamin B3 with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
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
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)