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Dietary supplement

Niacinamide 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Dr. Clark Store

Capsule Category: Vitamin
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Niacinamide 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Dr. Clark Store with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for acne and skin health, pellagra (niacin deficiency), anti-aging and skin tone.Based on those ingredients, 124 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Niacinamide. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Niacinamide 500 mg by Dr. Clark Store

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3. Niacinamide plays a role in energy metabolism and cell function throughout your body.

The capsule itself is made from gelatin.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Promotes energy production.
  • We looked for evidence on: Cellular energy metabolism, NAD+ synthesis, Mitochondrial function, Energy metabolism.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

Niacinamide is likely effective for pellagra, a B3 deficiency disease. It's possibly effective for acne, high blood phosphate levels (hyperphosphatemia), osteoarthritis, and diabetes based on available evidence.

For brain tumors, the evidence suggests it's possibly ineffective. What works best depends on your specific situation — talk with your doctor about whether this dose and form fits your needs.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Niacinamide

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Niacinamide is generally well tolerated at normal food amounts and standard supplement doses. At higher doses, side effects can include dizziness, drowsiness, itching, stomach upset, headache, rash, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, and loss of appetite.

For pregnancy and breastfeeding, normal dietary amounts and doses in prenatal vitamins are considered safe, but high supplemental doses should be discussed with your healthcare provider first.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Niacinamide

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Niacinamide.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 124 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you take this, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on blood thinners (anticoagulants), antiplatelet drugs, carbamazepine for seizures, or primidone for seizures. Niacinamide can raise their levels or increase their effects, which may need your prescriber to adjust your dose or monitor you more closely.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Niacinamide 500 mg works best if you need it for pellagra or want to try it for acne or joint health. If you take blood thinners, seizure medications, or antiplatelet drugs, you'll need to clear this with your own doctor or pharmacist first — the interactions are real.

Even at this single dose, check your exact medications before you start.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 24, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Niacinamide 500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Dr. Clark Store
Barcode (UPC) 652384104517
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 24, 2020
DSLD ID 215814
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Children 4 or More Years of Age, Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Niacinamide 500 mg by Dr. Clark Store, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
652384104517
IngredientAmount% DV
Niacinamide500 mg2500%

Other ingredients: Gelatin Capsules

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Adults and children 12 years of age or over, take 1 capsule daily, or as directed by a person healthcare professional.

Formulation

Our products don't contain flow agents like Magnesium Stearate. Not now, not ever.

Promotes energy production

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA

General Statements

Leader in purity Established by Dr. Clark's Family in 1993

Company does not adopt any Dr. Clark claims.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

Store at room temperature

Precautions

Keep away from children

Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult your doctor before use.

If any adverse reactions occur, immediately stop using this product and consult your doctor. If seal under cap is damaged or missing, do not use.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Niacinamide 500 mg by Dr. Clark Store

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Niacinamide

Interacts with
124 drugs
500 mg per serving

Niacinamide (also called nicotinamide) is a form of vitamin B3 used in supplements and skin-care products. It is well established for preventing and t...

Niacinamide monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin Capsules. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Niacinamide 500 mg by Dr. Clark Store Drug Interactions

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124Drugs
124 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Niacinamide 500 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Niacinamide4 drug types · 124 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, niacinamide may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, especially in patients on hemodialysis.
Several cases of thrombocytopenia have been reported for hemodialysis patients treated with niacinamide 1 gram daily. Hemodialysis patients receiving niacinamide had almost a three-fold higher risk of developing thrombocytopenia when compared with those receiving placebo.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

Niacinamide might increase the levels and adverse effects of carbamazepine.
Plasma levels of carbamazepine were increased in two children given high-dose niacinamide, 60-80 mg/kg/day. This might be due to inhibition of the cytochrome P450 enzymes involved in carbamazepine metabolism. There is not enough data to determine the clinical significance of this interaction.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Primidone (Mysoline)

Niacinamide might increase the levels and adverse effects of primidone.
Case reports in children suggest niacinamide 60-100 mg/kg/day reduces hepatic metabolism of primidone to phenobarbital, and reduces the overall clearance rate of primidone; however, there is not enough data to determine the clinical significance of this potential interaction.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

There is limited evidence that niacinamide may increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.
In a case report, a patient on warfarin developed an elevated international normalized ratio (INR) of 8.4 after taking niacinamide 500 mg twice daily for 10 days. The patient's INR was previously stable, ranging between 2 and 3, with no other changes to current medications or diet reported. The elevated INR returned to the therapeutic range after receiving vitamin K and discontinuing niacinamide.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Niacinamide 500 mg, from the product label.

Dr. Clark Store

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Name
Self Health Resource Center
Street Address
1055 Bay Blvd., Ste A
City
Chula Vista
State
CA
ZipCode
91911
Phone Number
866-372-5275
Web Address
www.DrClarkStore.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Niacinamide 500 mg by Dr. Clark Store: Common Questions

Does Niacinamide 500 mg by Dr. Clark Store interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Niacinamide 500 mg has a known interaction with 124 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Niacinamide 500 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is niacinamide safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Normal dietary amounts and prenatal-vitamin doses are considered safe. If you're thinking about taking a 500 mg supplement, talk with your doctor or pharmacist — high supplemental doses should be discussed with them first before you start.
What are the side effects at this dose?
At higher doses, niacinamide can cause dizziness, drowsiness, itching, stomach upset, headache, and rash. Gastrointestinal issues like nausea, vomiting, heartburn, and diarrhea are also possible. At normal food amounts, it's well tolerated with minimal side effects.
Will this actually help my acne?
Niacinamide is possibly effective for acne based on available evidence, so it may help some people. Results vary, and your own skin type and severity matter — ask your dermatologist if it's worth trying for your situation.
Can I take this with my seizure medication?
Niacinamide can raise levels of carbamazepine and primidone, potentially increasing side effects. Don't start this supplement without talking to your doctor first — they may need to monitor you or adjust your seizure medication.
What's in the capsule besides niacinamide?
The capsule is made from gelatin. There are no other active ingredients — just the 500 mg of niacinamide.

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The 22 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Niacinamide 22 references
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  2. Greenbaum CJ, Kahn SE, Palmer JP. Nicotinamide's effects on glucose metabolism in subjects at risk for IDDM. Diabetes 1996;45:1631-4. DOI
  3. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline (2000). Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2000. Available at: http://b
  4. Anon. Niacinamide Monograph. Alt Med Rev 2002;7:525-9.
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  7. Hoskin PJ, Stratford MR, Saunders MI, et al. Administration of nicotinamide during chart: pharmacokinetics, dose escalation, and clinical toxicity. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 1995;32:1111-9. PubMed
  8. Papa CM. Niacinamide and acanthosis nigricans (letter). Arch Dermatol 1984;120:1281. DOI
  9. Bourgeois BF, Dodson WE, Ferrendelli JA. Interactions between primidone, carbamazepine, and nicotinamide. Neurology 1982;32:1122-6.
  10. Visalli N, Cavallo MG, Signore A, et al. A multi-centre randomized trial of two different doses of nicotinamide in patients with recent-onset type 1 diabetes (the IMDIAB VI). Diabetes Metab Res Rev 1999;15:181-5. DOI
  11. Rottembourg JB, Launay-Vacher V, Massard J. Thrombocytopenia induced by nicotinamide in hemodialysis patients. Kidney Int. 2005;68(6):2911-2. PubMed
  12. Fabbrocini G, Cantelli M, Monfrecola G. Topical nicotinamide for seborrheic dermatitis: an open randomized study. J Dermatolog Treat. 2014 Jun;25(3):241-5. PubMed
  13. Khodaeiani E, Fouladi RF, Amirnia M, Saeidi M, Karimi ER. Topical 4% nicotinamide vs. 1% clindamycin in moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris. Int J Dermatol. 2013 Aug;52(8):999-1004. PubMed
  14. Zhang Y, Ma T, Zhang P. Efficacy and safety of nicotinamide on phosphorus metabolism in hemodialysis patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore). 2018;97(41):e12731. PubMed
  15. Ketteler M, Wiecek A, Rosenkranz AR, et al. Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Nicotinamide Modified-Release Formulation in the Treatment of Refractory Hyperphosphatemia in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis-A Randomized Clinical Trial. Kidney Int Rep 2020;6(3): PubMed
  16. Mainville L, Smilga AS, Fortin PR. Effect of Nicotinamide in Skin Cancer and Actinic Keratoses Chemoprophylaxis, and Adverse Effects Related to Nicotinamide: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Cutan Med Surg 2022;26(3):297-308. PubMed
  17. Nouh AH, Elshahid AR, Kadah AS, Zeyada YA. Topical niacinamide (Nicotinamide) treatment for discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE): A prospective pilot study. J Cosmet Dermatol 2023.
  18. El-Khalawany M, Nouh AH, Kadah AS, Elsheikh M, Said M. Evaluation of safety and efficacy of topical 4% nicotinamide in treatment of psoriasis; among a representative sample of Egyptians (an analytical observational study). Dermatol Ther 2022;35(9):e15734. PubMed
  19. Zhang H, George-Washburn EA, Hashemi KB, et al. Oral Nicotinamide for Actinic Keratosis Prevention in Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Pilot Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Transplant Proc 2023;55(9):2079-2084. PubMed
  20. Oh HJ, Bae SC, Oh IJ, et al. Nicotinamide in Combination with EGFR-TKIs for the Treatment of Stage IV Lung Adenocarcinoma with EGFR Mutations: A Randomized Double-Blind (Phase IIb) Trial. Clin Cancer Res 2024;30(8):1478-1487. PubMed
  21. Schepers L, Jans I, Pot GK, Smilde AJ, Hofstra JM, de Roos NM. The Effect of Niacinamide Supplementation on Phosphate Concentrations in Dutch Dialysis Patients: A Randomized Crossover Trial. J Ren Nutr 2024;34(5):454-462. PubMed
  22. Markham DJ, Barbosa NS, Degesys CA. Elevated International Normalized Ratio After Initiation of Niacin and Niacinamide Chemoprophylaxis for Patients on Warfarin. Dermatol Surg 2024;50(7):690-692. PubMed

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