Description

The most common side effects are headache, rash, paraesthesia, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, flushing, excessive fluid retention in the body tissues, postural hypotension, fainting

Pregnancy: There is no information available about the safety of this medicine during pregnancy, therefore it is not recommended for use during pregnancy, unless considered essential by your doctor. Seek medical advice from your doctor. Lactation: There is no information available regarding the safety of this medicine during breastfeeding

Cautions should be exercised in patients with angina not well controlled by medical treatment and decreased blood supply through the vessels of the brain (cerebrovascular insufficiency).

Both acute and chronic toxicities have been reported from the use of highdose niacin. Reactions to niacin range from acute symptoms of flushing, pruritis, and GI complaints to chronic symptoms of hepatotoxicity, hyperuricemia, and impaired glucose tolerance. On the other hand, no adverse effects have been reported from the use of inositol hexaniacinate in dosages as high as four grams daily

Nicotinic acid group, Oral nutritional preparations

Should be stored in cool and dry place