Niacin Capsules 250mg

Product Description

Product Name: Niacin Capsules 250mg

Product Form: Capsules

Pack Size: 30s

Manufactured By: Green Medi

Used For:

• Cholesterol Management:

  • ↑ HDL (good cholesterol) by 15–35%

  • ↓ LDL & Triglycerides (modest reduction)

• Cardiovascular Health: May slow atherosclerosis

• Pellagra Treatment: Vitamin B3 deficiency (rare in developed countries)

Side Effects:

• Flushing (IR form; redness, itching, warmth – lasts ~1 hour)

• Liver Stress (ER form; monitor ALT/AST at high doses)

• GI Upset: Nausea, diarrhea (dose-dependent)

• Hyperglycemia: May worsen diabetes control

Precautions:

• Avoid Alcohol: Intensifies flushing & liver risk

• Diabetes: Monitor glucose closely (niacin raises fasting blood sugar)

• Gout: May increase uric acid

• Dosing:

  • IR: Start with 50–100mg, gradually increase to reduce flushing

  • ER: More liver-toxic but less flushing (requires liver enzyme checks)