Pronunciation: NYE a sin (NIK oh TIN ik AS id)
Brand: B-3-50, B3-500-Gr, Endur-acin, HDL Benefit, Niacin SR, Niacor, Niaspan ER, Slo-Niacin
500 mg, oval, orange, imprinted with A 500
750 mg, oval, orange, imprinted with A 750
1000 mg, oval, orange, imprinted with A 1000
500 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 500, US 67
500 mg, capsule, pink, imprinted with S, 500
1000 mg, capsule, pink, imprinted with S, 1000
750 mg, capsule, pink, imprinted with S, 750
500 mg, capsule, orange, imprinted with LU, D 11
750 mg, capsule, orange, imprinted with LU, D 12
1000 mg, oval, orange, imprinted with LU, D 13
1000 mg, capsule, orange, imprinted with AN 323
500 mg, round, orange, imprinted with AN 321
750 mg, capsule, brown, imprinted with AN 322
250 mg, capsule, clear/green
500 mg, capsule, blue/white
1000 mg, oval, red, imprinted with KU, 322
1000 mg, capsule, orange, imprinted with AN 323
500 mg, round, red, imprinted with KU, 320
500 mg, round, orange, imprinted with AN 321
750 mg, capsule, orange, imprinted with 750
750 mg, capsule, orange, imprinted with AN 322
500 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with KOS, 500
1000 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with 1000, KOS
750 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with 750, KOS
You should not take niacin if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
It is not known whether niacin will harm an unborn baby. You may not be able to use this medicine during pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
You should not breastfeed while using niacin.
Niacin is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Niacin can cause flushing (warmth, itching, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin). These effects should disappear over time as you keep taking the medicine. Flushing may be worse if you drink alcohol or hot beverages shortly after taking niacin.
Swallow the capsule or tablet whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it.
Your dose needs may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. Avoid medication errors by using only the form and strength your doctor prescribes.
If you stop taking niacin for any length of time, talk with your doctor before starting the medication again. You may need to restart the medication at a lower dose.
This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using niacin.
Niacin is only part of a complete treatment program that may also include diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.
Your doctor may recommend you take aspirin or an NSAID (such as ibuprofen, Advil, or Aleve) to help prevent flushing. Keep using these medicines for as long as your doctor has prescribed.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of liver damage, and can also worsen the flushing effects of niacin.
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.
Avoid eating foods high in fat or cholesterol, or niacin will not be as effective.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect niacin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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