.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.A_AlimentaryTractAndMetabolism.A11H_OtherPlainVitaminPreparations.A11HA01_Nicotinamide.Nicotinamide .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.A_AlimentaryTractAndMetabolism.A11H_OtherPlainVitaminPreparations.A11HA01_Nicotinamide.Nicotinamide| name: | Nicotinamide |
| ATC code: | A11HA01 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Nicotinamide, also known as niacinamide, is a form of vitamin B3 used as a dietary supplement and medication. It is essential for human health, used to treat and prevent niacin deficiency (pellagra). It is an approved and widely used over-the-counter vitamin supplement.
Pharmacokinetic parameters as observed in healthy adult volunteers after oral administration.
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