Niacin USP
Composition : Niacin USP 500mg Tablet.
Indication : Niapid is indicated as an adjunct to diet for reduction of elevated TC, CDL-C, Apo B and TG levels and to increase HDL-C in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia (Fredrickson Types IIa and IIb) when the response to an appropriate diet has been inadequate. It is also indicated as an adjunctive therapy for treatment of adult patients with very high triglyceride levels (Type IV hyperlipidemia)
Dosage and administration : Initially 500mg tablet at bedtime from 1 to 4 weeks. Maintenance Dose : the daily dosage should not be increased by more than 500mg in any 4 week period. The recommended maintenance dose is 1000mg (two tablet) to 2000 mg (4 tablets) once daily at bedtime. Dose greater than 2000 mg daily are not recommended. Or, as directed by the registered physician.
Use in pregnancy and lactation : Pregnancy Category C by FDA.
Packing : Niapid : 3 x 10's tablets in blister pack.
