Nialip 500 mg Tablet 7's belongs to the group of vitamin supplements primarily used to treat niacin (Vitamin B3) deficiency, which can happen due to a disease called pellagra, alcoholism or the use of certain drugs. It is used in the treatment of high cholesterol, and atherosclerotic heart disease. It is also used to reduce the risk of a heart attack. 

Nialip 500 mg Tablet 7's is composed of 'Nicotinic Acid' that works by controlling the levels of lipids/fats in the blood, thereby being effective in bringing down high cholesterol and also in promoting heart health by preventing the harmful effects of fats and lipids on the heart.

In some cases, Nialip 500 mg Tablet 7's may cause certain very occasional side effects such as flushing of the face, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and cough. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects consistently.

Inform the doctor if you are allergic to any of the components of Nialip 500 mg Tablet 7's. Consult your doctor before using Nialip 500 mg Tablet 7's during pregnancy or if you are breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have peptic ulcer disease, arterial bleeding, unstable angina, diabetes,  liver or kidney problems.

Nialip 500 mg Tablet 7's is a vitamin supplement. It contains Nicotinic acid. Nialip 500 mg Tablet 7's is used to address niacin deficiency which happens as a result of disease, drugs or alcoholism. It is used in the treatment of pellagra, which happens because of nicotinic acid deficiency. Additionally, Nialip 500 mg Tablet 7's is used to treat various heart conditions from the harmful effects of cholesterol/lipids/fats in the blood, and to protect cardiac health. Nialip 500 mg Tablet 7's inhibits a certain type of lipase in fat tissues. This in turn reduces the breakdown of triglycerides to free, circulating fatty acids and also reduces the transport of these fatty acids to the liver, thereby reducing the total lipid content in the blood and also being effective in treating high blood cholesterol. Nialip 500 mg Tablet 7's thus finds application in the treatment of high cholesterol, and atherosclerotic heart disease. It is also used in the prevention of heart attacks.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Flushing of the face
• Diarrhoea
• Cough

Inform the doctor if you are allergic to any of the components of Nialip 500 mg Tablet 7's. Please inform your doctor if you suffer from active liver disease, gout, glaucoma, acanthosis nigricans (a skin condition seen in diabetics and PCOS patients),  peptic ulcer disease, arterial bleeding, diabetes, renal failure, hypothyroidism, any myopathies (muscle diseases) and unstable angina. Consult your doctor before using Nialip 500 mg Tablet 7's during pregnancy or if you are breastfeeding.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Nialip 500 mg Tablet 7's may interact with statins (atorvastatin, rosuvastatin), bile acid sequestrants (colestipol, cholestyramine), antihypertensives (ramipril, enalapril) and blood thinners (aspirin, warfarin, apixaban).

Drug-Food Interactions: Nialip 500 mg Tablet 7's may interact with Ginkgo Biloba, garlic and saw palmetto. 

Drug-Disease Interactions: Nialip 500 mg Tablet 7's should be used with caution in case of active liver disease, gout, glaucoma, acanthosis nigricans (a skin condition seen in diabetics and PCOS patients), peptic ulcer disease, arterial bleeding, diabetes, renal failure, hypothyroidism, any myopathies (muscle diseases) and unstable angina.

• RAMIPRIL
• ENALAPRIL
• ROSUVASTATIN
• ASPIRIN
• ATORVASTATIN
• APIXABAN
• WARFARIN
• COLESTIPOL
• CHOLESTYRAMINE

• Limit the intake of salt in your diet.
• Cut back on foods that are high in fat and cholesterol. Eat more fruits, vegetables and whole-grain foods.
• Opt for plenty of green leafy vegetables and seasonal fruits.
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
• Doing weight-bearing exercises such as brisk walking, jogging, tennis or even dance can be very useful in promoting overall physical health. However, do not over-exert yourself if you feel too tired.
• Muscle training activities such as yoga and Pilates can also be very helpful in protecting the heart.
• Avoid stress, try meditation and psychotherapy to reduce stress and to take care of your mental health.

• Please know that your doctor may advise blood tests to check your blood sugar levels while you are on Nialip 500 mg Tablet 7's. 
• Your doctor may order liver function tests (LFT’s) and test for liver enzymes before and during treatment with Nialip 500 mg Tablet 7's as it can have an effect on liver enzymes.

Pellagra: Pellagra is a disease caused by Vitamin B3 (niacin/nicotinic acid) deficiency. It causes dementia, dermatitis and diarrhoea. It happens due to malnutrition or malabsorption.

Hypercholesterolaemia: Hypercholesterolaemia refers to high blood cholesterol. A lipid profile helps in diagnosing this disorder. Cholesterol is a type of lipid that moves through the blood vessels. LDL, VLDL and HDL are three types of lipids whose concentrations are revealed in a lipid profile, in addition to the levels of total cholesterol.

Atherosclerosis: Atherosclerosis is the buildup of lipids/fats and cholesterol in the walls of the arteries, impeding the free flow of blood. Symptoms include lethargy, difficulty in breathing, sudden weakness or numbness in the limbs, slurred speech, drooping of the eyes etc.