Niceritrol: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and More

This information is not country-specific. Please refer to the Hong Kong prescribing information.

Generic Medicine Info

Indications and Dosage

Oral
Hyperlipidaemias

Adult: 250 mg tid, increase gradually to 1 g tid.

Adverse Reactions

Facial flushing, gastric discomfort.

Action

Description:
Mechanism of Action: Niceritrol is an ester of pentaerythritol and nicotinic acid. It is hydrolysed to nicotinic acid in the body and has been used as a vasodilator and as a lipid-lowering agent.

MIMS Class

Dyslipidaemic Agents

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