Vanila-E200mg
Tablet
Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Vanila-E. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Vanila-E may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developin... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Vanila-E is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not h... View More |
| Driving | SAFE Vanila-E does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Vanila-E in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, a cautious use of Va... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Vanila-E should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vanila-E may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Vanil... View More |
Introduction
Vanila-E is a medicine used in the treatment of conditions caused due to low levels of vitamin B3 in the body. It helps in maintenance of normal cholest... View More
Uses of Vanila-E
- High triglycerides
Side effects of Vanila-E
- Itching
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Erythema (skin redness)
- Tingling
How to use Vanila-E
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Vanila-E may be taken with... View More
How Vanila-E works
Vanila-E stimulates the formation of enzymes for triglyceride metabolism thereby reducing the levels of triglyceride and cholesterol in the body.
- It is best known to increase "good" cholesterol (HDL). This helps prevent heart attack and stroke.
- It is better to take with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Avoid alcohol, spicy foods, hot beverages or hot baths right before you take Vanila-E.
- You may feel hot and your skin colour may change after taking Vanila-E. Your doctor may tell you to take an aspirin 30 minutes before you take Vanila-E ... View More
- Notify your doctor if you have unexplained muscle pain.
Indication
Hyperlipidaemias, Nicotinic acid deficiency, Ischaemic events
Administration
Should be taken with food. Take at bedtime after a low-fat snack.
Adult Dose
Oral Treatment and prophylaxis of nicotinic acid deficiency Adult: For treatment of pellagra: 300-500 mg daily in divided doses. For management of Har... View More
Child Dose
Oral Treatment and prophylaxis of nicotinic acid deficiency Child: For treatment of pellagra: 100-300 mg daily in divided doses.
Contraindication
Niacin is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to Niacin or any component of this medication, significant or unexplained hepatic dy... View More
Mode of Action
Nicotinic acid is a derivative of vitamin B3 and is incorporated into coenzymes nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and nicotinamide adenine dinucle... View More
Precaution
Patient w/ unstable angina, acute MI, CHD, DM, gout, history of peptic ulceration. Patient who consume large amount of alcohol. Patient undergoing surge... View More
Side Effect
Flushing, sensation of heat, faintness, pounding in the head, tingling, itching, headache, dizziness, tachycardia, palpitations, dyspnoea, sweating, chi... View More
Interaction
Increased risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis w/ concomitant HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. Reduced bioavailability w/ colestyramine or colestipol. Decre... View More
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