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Nicotinic Acid (Alphapharm) TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: nicotinic acid

Brand name

(ARTG)

: Nicotinic Acid 250mg

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Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Nicotinic acid is an essential dietary constituent, the lack of which leads to the clinical condition known as pellagra, which is characterised by loss of appetite, lethargy, weakness, diarrhoea, dermatitis and mental changes. An erythematous eruption resembling sunburn first appears on the back of the hands. Other areas exposed to light are later involved and eventually the lesions may be more widespread. The cutaneous manifestations are characteristically symmetrical and may darken, desquamate and scar. Nicotinic acid has been approved for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia and hypertriglyceridaemia. It should be used as adjunctive therapy in addition to diet and other measures. Nicotinic acid can also be used to treat Frederickson-Lees Levy hyperlipoproteinaemia type II, IIB, III, IV and V.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, uncoated
  • Oral
  • White, bevelled edge tablet with breakline on one side

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 3 : Pharmacist Only Medicine.

  • 100 tablets pack
  • 200 tablets pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient nicotinic acid

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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