Nicotinic acid, colloquially - vitamin B3, belongs to the vitamin group of drugs. A woman needs to receive 14-20 mg per day, a man 16-28 mg of vitamin. The dosage increases under critical conditions: for example, during strenuous work activity or under extreme weather conditions, as well as during pregnancy. Niacin has the ability to resist bacteria, enhances the immune system and protective functions of the body, contributes to the stabilization and further maintenance of normal cholesterol in order to prevent the formation of atherosclerotic plaques on the walls of blood vessels. The level of cholesterol is considered normal if its value is in the range from 3 to 5 mmol / liter. An excess of cholesterol causes atherosclerosis and gallstone disease, and a lack of cholesterol leads to a malfunction of the nervous and immune systems.
Niacin restores the work of the stomach, increases the content of PP-vitamin, normalizes metabolism, dilates blood vessels. Thanks to the use of the drug, the natural protection of a person increases even from goldenstaphylococcus. The drug, in common use - nicotine, is also used for detoxification in case of serious damage to the body. This vitamin belongs to the group of water-soluble vitamins.
Instructions for the use of nicotinic acid determines the use of the drug in the following cases:
- spasms of vascular muscles;
- pellagra (avitominosis);
- Hartnup's disease (impaired transport of neutral acids and tryptophan);
- circulatory disorders;
- various colitis;
- increased blood levels of fat-like substances;
- gastritis, in case of low acidity;
- inflammation of the facial nerve;
- non-healing wounds;
- increase in thyroid hormone levels;
- in complex therapy for the treatment of strokes.
Issue form
In the instructions for the use of nicotinic acid, depending on the method of packaging, 2 forms of release of the drug are reflected.
1. Tablets:
- in the amount of 10 pieces in blister packs;
- 50 pieces in 5 blister packs (10 pieces in each pack);
- in the amount of 50 pieces in dark jars made of polymer, glass or propylene;
- 50 pieces in dark polymer, glass or propylene jars packed in a cardboard box.
2. Solution for injection:
- 5 ampoules in a blister pack, 1 ml per ampoule, in a carton box 1 pack;
- 5 ampoules perblisters, 1 ml in an ampoule, 2 packs in a carton box.
Uses
Given the form of release, the drug can be taken orally in tablets and injectable form.
Vitamin B3 tablets need to be taken properly.
The simplest way to take the drug is to take nicotinic acid orally. Instructions for use in tablets allow the scheme of use up to 3 times a day for 0.1 grams, depending on the prescription of the attending physician. Nicotinic acid in tablet form is prescribed:
- for pellagra - children take 5-50 mg 2 times a day; adults take 100 mg 4 times a day;
- other diseases - children take 5-50 mg 2 times a day; adults take 20-100 mg 3 times a day.
In order to reduce the risk of oncological diseases, it is also recommended to take a course of nicotinic acid. Instructions for use reflect the following dosages: children 5-10 mg 2 times a day; adults 10-15 mg 2 times a day.
Due to the possible occurrence of nausea, the tablets are taken after meals. It is preferable to drink warm milk with high acidity and plain water in other cases. The effect of taking is achieved with course therapy for at least a month with a frequency of once every 6 months. It is recommended during nicotinic acid therapy to consume cottage cheese and curd dishes daily to protect the liver.
Judging by the reviews, nicotinic acid tablets in the instructions for useIt is recommended to take in complex therapy. In addition, a number of contraindications prevent prescribing a long-term course. Most often, doctors offer other drugs for patients to take, which immediately contain a set of all the substances necessary for the patient's body. Also, when providing emergency care in a hospital, the choice falls not on pills, but on injection.
Vitamin B3 in injections is important to correctly dose.
According to the instructions for use, nicotinic acid injections can be administered intramuscularly, intravenously or subcutaneously.
Intravenous administration is possible by jet and drip. With a jet injection, 1 ml of the drug is diluted in 10 ml of a solution of 0.9% sodium chloride and injected within 5 minutes.
With a drip of 1 ml of nicotinic acid, dilute with 100-200 ml of a solution of 0.9% sodium chloride and inject at a dosage of 40 drops per minute. Intravenously, the drug is recommended to be administered in violation of cerebral circulation after a stroke. The maximum dosage in this case is 30 ml, not more than 10 ml per injection. When prescribed in the case of Hartnup's disease, a daily dosage of up to 200 mg is acceptable. Intravenous administration can cause a whole range of allergic reactions, therefore it is recommended, according to the instructions for the use of nicotinic acid, to carry out this manipulation in a hospital.
For the treatment of pellagra, a course is prescribed with a double daily use for 10-15 days, 1 ml 1%solution. For the treatment of other symptoms, a course intake of 1 ml once a day for two weeks is also prescribed intramuscularly or subcutaneously. The most painful patients report intramuscular injections.
In the instructions for the use of nicotinic acid injections, it is reported that the drug can be injected intramuscularly at three points on the human body: in the upper outer square of the buttock, in the upper outer part of the shoulder, in the abdominal wall in front; subcutaneously - in the anterior wall of the abdomen and in the forearm.
The use of electrophoresis has its own rules.
Special attention deserves the appointment of electrophoresis using nicotinic acid. This method is used to treat osteochondrosis. Thus, the removal of lactic acid from inflamed tissues is achieved, swelling is removed, and pain is stopped. Treatment is carried out by a ten-day course with a frequency of 1 time per day with a 1% solution.
Side effects when taking
In the case of the appointment of nicotinic acid, the patient is obliged to follow the sensations, having studied the instructions for use before that. Nicotinic acid requires the most careful use in cases of: pregnancy and lactation, diabetes, liver cirrhosis, hepatitis, gastritis.
A number of side effects are also observed:
1. Paresthesia, dizziness, low blood pressure.
2. Skin hyperemia, headache, sensation of heat.
3. Asthenia, hyperuricemia.
4. Liver fat dystrophy.
5. Allergic reactions.
6. Pain at the injection site.
Contraindications
Contraindications according to the instructions for the use of injections of nicotinic acid intramuscularly and intravenously are: children under two years of age, high blood pressure, gout. Contraindications to the use of the drug in the form of tablets are: an ulcer in the acute stage, an increase in the percentage of uric acid in the blood, atherosclerosis. It is not recommended to drive a car and perform activities that require increased attention.
Vitamin B3 analogues
Instructions for use of analogues of nicotinic acid confirm the content of the same active substance, namely:
- "Enduracin" contains the active ingredient nicotinic acid at a dosage of 500 mg, is available in tablets in polyethylene bottles of 100 pcs.
- "Niacin" contains the active ingredient nicotinic acid, is available in powders packed in plastic bags in a cardboard box.
Use of vitamin B3 for cosmetic purposes
Nicotinic acid is often associated with nicotine in the body of smokers. This statement is false. Nicotine is poison. At the same time, the drug nicotinic acid is a vitamin. First of all, in its absence, hair and nails are destroyed, the condition of the skin worsens. Nicotinic acid has found its application in the world of beauty. Today it is widely used in salon hair care procedures. Hairdressers and stylists advise theircustomers to use at home the properties of the drug nicotinic acid. Instructions for use for hair growth recommends using the drug externally, rubbing the substance from the ampoules into the scalp. You can add vitamin to shampoo. The only condition is that the shampoo must be silicone-free, otherwise the drug will not get inside the hair.
In addition, there are several options for hair masks:
1. Oil mask.
Must purchase any natural oil. In a plastic cup, mix a few ampoules of nicotinic acid and 3 tablespoons, for example, olive oil. Lubricate the hair with the prepared solution, wrap with a film and wrap with a towel. Keep the mask on for 30 minutes to an hour and a half, then rinse with water.
2. Honey mask.
Steam a mixture of 3 tablespoons of natural oil and 5 tablespoons of honey and pour in 10 milliliters of nicotinic acid. Apply to hair for 30 minutes and rinse with shampoo.
3. Egg mask.
Mix one ampoule of nicotinic acid, egg yolk, one capsule of vitamin E and 1 tablespoon of natural natural oil in a plastic bowl. Spread the hair with the resulting mixture, wrap with a film and wrap in a towel. Leave on hair for one hour, then rinse with water.
4. Mask with aloe and propolis.
Mix 10 ml of nicotinic acid, 15 ml of aloe pomace and 20 ml of propolis tincture. Apply the composition to the moisturized scalp, then comb with a thin comb from the roots and distribute the mixture to the very ends.hair. After one hour, wash off with warm water or herbal infusion.
5. Multi-component mask.
In a cup, beat the yolk, add a quarter teaspoon of liquid honey and 1 ampoule of vitamin B3. Mix thoroughly and pour a few drops of vitamin E and olive oil and 15 ml of jojoba oil into the mixture. Rub the composition into the roots, spread over the entire length and wait 50 minutes. Rinse with water and shampoo.
Sometimes it is possible to use nicotinic acid as part of peeling. It is necessary to prepare a scrub from 1 ampoule of acid, a tablespoon of s alt and 3 drops of your favorite essential oil. Next, apply the scrub to the hair roots, massage, rinse with water, then rinse the hair with shampoo.
Reviews when using nicotinic acid on their own, without the participation of beauty industry specialists, are mostly positive. Received reviews instructions for the use of nicotinic acid for cosmetic purposes and from doctors. The view of doctors is definitely not negative. Some doctors believe that the imaginary improvement in the structure and growth of hair is the result of the placebo effect. Some allow its use with the wording "at least it will not harm", of course, provided that the patient reads the instructions for the use of nicotinic acid in ampoules in terms of contraindications. Hair loss is often a symptom of a serious illness. Therefore, doctors consider it necessary in case of hair problems not to try to hide the defect, but to be examined in the clinic.
Using nicotinic acid to stabilize weight
Often nutritionists for weight loss and subsequentWeight stabilization is prescribed dietary supplements, which already contain nicotinic acid. Instructions for use intramuscularly in this case is inappropriate. But the prescription is justified. Due to increased blood flow, metabolism improves markedly. The absence of nicotinic acid in the body leads to the desire to eat something sweet or starchy. The active substance is involved in the production of serotonin - the hormone of joy. Lack of nicotinic acid leads to metabolic disorders. But it has nothing to do with the destruction of fat in the human body. Nicotinic acid normalizes the production of gastric juice and intestinal motility, removes toxins and harmful substances. The presence of a sufficient dose of vitamin PP allows the full production of serotonin, which in turn leads to moral stamina when tempted to eat candy or chocolate.
Basic rules for weight loss
Instructions for the use of nicotinic acid for weight loss comes down to 5 rules:
1. It must be remembered that nicotinic acid is a medicine that has a number of contraindications and side effects.
2. When using products that have natural vitamin PP in their composition, namely: rye bread, white cabbage, legumes, cauliflower, bell peppers, the course of admission cannot be more than two weeks. A longer intake leads to an excess of the active substance nicotinic acid in the body. Instructions for use in diet pills recommends trying to change the diet before use. This is extremely important. Worth eating morenatural products that already contain nicotinic acid.
3. Instructions for the use of nicotinic acid injections, which the nutritionist issues along with drug prescriptions, contain information about the need for physical activity during the period of drug use. Nicotinic acid itself cannot remove fat from the thighs. It only slows down the process, using the "secret" production of serotonin to feel a sense of joy throughout the body. In addition, exercise also increases serotonin production.
4. You need to take the drug on a full stomach, as in this case fats are broken down most quickly, and carbohydrates also do not have time to harm the body.
5. With a course of taking the drug, you need to drink up to 3 liters of fluid per day. Water serves as an assistant to nicotinic acid in the fight against slagging in the body.
Despite the doctor's instructions for the use of nicotinic acid intramuscularly, a number of patients, for one reason or another, purchase the drug in tablets and wait for the results of losing weight in a couple of weeks. This approach won't work. You need to throw away sausage and rolls, opt for low-calorie foods, and finally get off the couch and start moving. In addition, any doctor knows that the effect of injections comes faster than taking pills. This is confirmed by the reviews on the instructions for the use of nicotinic acid in injections. The result from the use of the drug in stressful situations of the body under the influence of starvation will not force itselfwait. From the very first day of taking, the lightness of the body and the clarity of the mind are felt. There is a long road ahead to slimness, which means to improve the quality and length of life.
Rules for prescribing the drug and conditions for dispensing from pharmacies
To purchase nicotinic acid preparations and its analogues, a doctor's prescription is required, which indicates the seriousness of possible negative consequences when using the drug. Therefore, before this, you need to visit a serious specialist. A good doctor will definitely send you to take tests for reference values using the method of liquid chromatography mass spectrometry. Normally, this indicator varies from 3 to 36 ng / ml. With an increased indicator, they speak of B3 hypervitaminosis, and with an indicator less than normal, they speak of B3 hypovitaminosis. In this case, the doctor prescribes nicotinic acid. Against the background of taking the drug, an allergy may occur, which requires the immediate discontinuation of the drug, and in the case of droppers, the immediate cessation of the infusion. In case of complications when taking the drug at home, an ambulance must be called to relieve symptoms.
Using nicotinic acid with various drugs
Taking nicotinic acid intramuscularly according to the instructions for use is allowed with vitamins B1, B6, B9, B12. Do not use the drug with ascorbic acid, copper and magnesium. There is a risk of bleeding when using the drug with acetylsalicylic acid and other anti-clotting agents. With caution, the drug is used with drugs for diabetics. An increase in arterial hypotension is possible withuse with antihypertensive drugs. Nicotinic acid increases the effect of antispasmodics. It is forbidden to take alcohol in order to avoid acute vascular insufficiency. For better absorption of nicotinic acid, take niacin with vitamins of group F.
