Nicovit Tablet
About Nicovit Tablet
Nicovit Tablet is a vitamin B supplement. It is used for preventing low levels of niacin in the body. Insufficient Nicovit Tablet in the body is known as pellagra. Deficiency of niacin in the body can lead to many serious conditions and diseases like dementia, swelling of tongue, peeling red skin, diarrhea etc.
The vitamin supplement is consumed orally, though Nicovit Tablet salt is also present in creams for treating acne. anti-ageing products, hair shampoos and colouring treatments for hair. Nicovit Tablet present in these products helps fight against conditions like wrinkles, psoriasis, dark spots, hyper-pigmentation, fine lines etc. It also helps prevent dry skin and improves circulation.
Nicovit Tablet is considered safe and has minimal side effects. Some side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea etc. Seek medical attention in case you notice any unusual effects such as excessive bleeding, persistent vomiting, any issue with the kidney or dark stool etc.
Consult your doctor before using Nicovit Tablet in case you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, are breastfeeding, you are taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed drugs, have any allergies or are suffering from glaucoma, diabetes, low blood pressure or liver disease.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Dietitian/Nutritionist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Nicovit Tablet
Nutritional Deficiencies
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Dietitian/Nutritionist before using this medicine.
What are the contraindications of Nicovit Tablet ?
Hypersensitivity
Peptic Ulcer
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Dietitian/Nutritionist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Nicovit Tablet ?
Portal Vein Fibrosis
Blockade Of Portal Blood Vessels
Dry Hair
Headache
Heartburn
Hepatobiliary Disorder
Liver Toxicity
Stiffness Of Face
Disorientation
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Dietitian/Nutritionist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Nicovit Tablet
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Nicovit Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Does this affect kidney function?
Caution must be taken in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose is needed. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
Caution must be taken in patients with liver disease. Avoid large pharmacological amounts in patients with a history of liver disease. Monitor liver function tests with high doses. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Dietitian/Nutritionist before using this medicine.
What are the substitutes for Nicovit Tablet ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Nicovit Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Nia 250Mg Tablet
West-Coast Pharmaceutical Works Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Dietitian/Nutritionist before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Dietitian/Nutritionist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
Used by the body as a source of niacin; is a component of two coenzymes which is necessary for tissue respiration, lipid metabolism, and glycogenolysis; inhibits the synthesis of very low density lipoproteins; does not have hypolipidemia or vasodilating effects.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Dietitian/Nutritionist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Nicovit Tablet ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Lab Test
Interaction with Medicine
- Oral hypoglycemics: Effect may be decreased by niacin.
- Sulfinpyrazone and probenecid; niacin may inhibit uricosuric effects.
- Aspirin decreases adverse effect of flushing.
- Lovastatin (and possibly other HMG CoA reductase inhibitors): Increased risk of toxicity (myopathy).
- Adrenergic blocking agents additive vasodilating effect and postural hypotension.
Interaction with Disease
References
Niacinamide-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/niacinamide
Niacinamide-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB02701
NIACINAMIDE tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=NIACINAMIDE
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