About Niaspan

What the medication is used for:

• NIASPAN is used to improve blood cholesterol levels when the response to an appropriate diet and exercise has been inadequate.
• You should have been on a cholesterol-lowering diet and exercise program before starting NIASPAN and should continue on this program as directed by your doctor.

What it does:

• NIASPAN lowers Total Cholesterol and specific types of cholesterols such as, LDL-C (bad cholesterol) and triglyceride levels, and increases HDL-C (good cholesterol).

When it should not be used:

• NIASPAN should not be used by anyone with hypersensitivity to niacin or any component of this medication (See, "What the important nonmedicinal ingredients are), significant or unexplained liver problems, active peptic ulcers, or bleeding.
• If you become pregnant while using NIASPAN, discontinue use and contact your doctor.

What the medicinal ingredient is:

Niacin (extended-release)

What the important nonmedicinal ingredients are:

Methylcellulose, povidone, stearic acid

What dosage forms it comes in:

Extended-release tablets of 500 mg, 750 mg, or 1000 mg

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