Manufacturer: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Vitamin B3(Nicotinic Acid)(500mg)
Strip of 7 Tablet Cr
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Nialip 500mg Tablet CR is often prescribed in combination with other medicines for cholesterol control. You should take it in the dose and duration as directed by your doctor. Take it regularly and at a fixed time each day to get the most benefit from it. This medicine may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes making changes to your diet and taking other medicines and supplements. Learn about the foods you should eat to make sure you get enough vitamin Bb in your diet.
Common side effects of this medicine include itching, flushing (warmth in the face, ears, neck or trunk), and tingling. If any of these side effects bother, you should consult with your doctor. Some medicines can decrease the absorption of vitamin B3, let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe.
Nialip 500mg Tablet CR stimulates the formation of enzymes for triglyceride metabolism thereby reducing the levels of triglyceride and cholesterol in the body.
69.5% of a dose of niacin is recovered in urine. 37.9% of the recovered dose was N-methyl-2-pyridone-5-carboxamide, 16.0% was N-methylnicotinamide, 11.6% was nicotinuric acid, and 3.2% was niacin. The half life of niacin is 0.9h, nicotinuric acid is 1.3h, and nicotinamide is 4.3h.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Nialip
Itching
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Tingling
Peptic ulcer disease.
Active hepatic disease or elevation in transaminases.
Hypersensitivity reactions.
Nialip 500mg Tablet CR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Nialip 500mg Tablet CR. Please consult your doctor.
Nialip 500mg Tablet CR is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
As a drug, it has two main indications. Therapeutic doses of niacin can reduce total cholesterol levels up to 25%, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) up to 10% to 15%, and triglycerides by up to 20% to 50%. Niacin has the highest efficacy to raise high-density cholesterol (HDL), with an increase of 15% to 35%.
They could interact with medicines like diabetes drugs, blood thinners, anticonvulsants, blood pressure medicines, thyroid hormones, and antibiotics as well as supplements like ginkgo biloba and some antioxidants. Alcohol might increase the risk of liver problems.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Nialip 500mg Tablet CR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Nialip 500mg Tablet CR is given to improve the level of vitamin B3 (niacin) in the body.
Nialip 500mg Tablet CR should be taken at bedtime, after a low-fat snack. Administration on an empty stomach is not recommended.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other nutritional supplement containing niacin.
If you are diabetic inform your doctor of changes in your blood glucose level.
Frequent monitoring of your liver function and uric acid level will be performed during the treatment.
You will be closely monitored during the treatment with Nialip 500mg Tablet CR if you have a history of jaundice, hepatobiliary disease, or peptic ulcer.
Along with taking Nialip 500mg Tablet CR, include vitamin B3 rich food in your diet like meat, poultry, fish (e.g., tuna, salmon), cereals, legumes, seeds, milk, and green leafy vegetables.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nialip 500mg Tablet CR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What is Nialip 500mg Tablet CR? What is Nialip 500mg Tablet CR used for?
Nialip 500mg Tablet CR is a medicine used in the treatment of conditions caused due to low levels of vitamin B3 in the body. Intake of vitamin B3 helps in reducing high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides and reducing the symptoms of arthritis. Along with that, it boosts brain function.
Q. Is Nialip 500mg Tablet CR effective?
Nialip 500mg Tablet CR is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Nialip 500mg Tablet CR too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. How should Nialip 500mg Tablet CR be taken?
Nialip 500mg Tablet CR should be taken in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. It is advised to take Nialip 500mg Tablet CR with food preferably at the same time each day to avoid the chances of missing a dose.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Nialip 500mg Tablet CR?
If you forget a dose of Nialip 500mg Tablet CR, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
