Niacin NF Tablet is 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 breaking 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.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach upset
• Flatulence

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. 

Drug-Drug Interactions: Niacin NF Tablet may interact with anticoagulant drugs (clopidogrel, warfarin, heparin, dalteparin, enoxaparin, aspirin), lipid-lowering agents (atorvastatin, lovastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin), anti-diabetic (glimepiride, insulin, pioglitazone, glipizide). 

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have bleeding disorder, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, gall bladder disease, gout, low blood pressure, stomach ulcers, liver or kidney problems.

• CLOPIDOGREL
• HEPARIN
• WARFARIN
• DALTEPARIN
• ENOXAPARIN
• ASPIRIN
• ATORVASTATIN
• SIMVASTATIN
• LOVASTATIN
• PRAVASTATIN
• GLIMEPIRIDE
• INSULIN
• GLIPIZIDE
• PIOGLITAZONE

• Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health. Take a break between exercises if you feel uneasy. Finding the right exercise is the key.

• Rest well, get plenty of sleep.

• Take proper care of your legs and feet.

• Wear shoes that fit you well.

• Check your feet daily for any cracks or sores.

• Try to stay warm. Avoid cold temperatures.

• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

• Meditation and yoga can help lower stress, decrease pain sensitivity and improves coping skills.

• Acupuncture can be helpful by stimulating pressure points.

• Using essential oils for massages can help increase circulation.

• 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 .

Peripheral vascular disease: It 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. It could occur due to the deposition of fat and calcium on the walls of the arteries. Symptoms include pain in the leg, especially while walking. Risk factors of peripheral vascular disease include smoking, ageing, and diabetes.

Intermittent claudication: Intermittent claudication, also known as vascular claudication, is a symptom in which muscle pain or mild exertion occurs during exercise. The pain is generally felt in the calf muscle. Symptoms include cramps, aches, fatigue, and numbness.

Stasis dermatitis: It is a condition in which skin inflammation occurs in the lower legs caused by fluid build-up due to circulation issues, varicose veins or heart disease. Symptoms include itching, thickened skin, ulcers, and skin discolouration of the ankles or shins.

Raynaud’s disease: In this condition, the smaller arteries that supply blood to the skin become narrow in response to cold. This causes a limited blood supply to the affected area, leading to numbness. The fingers, toes, tip of the nose, and ears commonly become cool and numb in response to cold temperatures.

Cerebral vascular disease: It is a condition that affects the blood vessels and blood supply to the brain. This could lead to a stroke. Symptoms include numbness/paralysis of the face, arm, leg and trouble walking, understanding, and speaking.