Niacor

Active Ingredient(s): Niacin
FDA Approved: * May 3, 2000
Pharm Company: * UPSHER SMITH
Category: Cholesterol

* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".

Niacor Overview

Niacin, also known as nicotinic acid, is an organic compound and a form of vitamin B3, an essential human nutrient. It has the formula C6H5NO2 and belongs to the group of the pyridinecarboxylic acid. Niacin is obtained in the diet from a variety of whole and processed foods, with highest contents in fortified packaged foods, tuna, some vegetable and other animal sources. Some countries require its addition to grains.[2] Medication and supplemental niacin are primarily used to...

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NDC Database Records for Niacor: (2 results)

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• 0245-0067 Niacor 500 mg Oral Tablet by Upsher-smith Laboratories Inc.
• 71740-201 Niacor 500 mg Oral Tablet by Avondale Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Other drugs which contain Niacin or a similar ingredient: (12 results)

• NIACIN Niacinamide30 discussions
• NIACIN, NIACINAMIDE
• NIASPAN Niacin15 discussions
• NICOBID Niacin
• NICOLAR Niacin
• NICOTENEX Niacin
• SLO-NIACIN Niacin2 discussions
• ADVICOR Lovastatin + Niacin
• ENZYTE Niacin + Zinc + Copper + Proprietary Blend
• LOVASTATIN + NIACIN
• NIACIN + SIMVASTATIN
• SIMCOR Niacin + Simvastatin