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Niacinamide 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by PureFormulas

Niacinamide 500 mg label
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Capsule Category: Vitamin
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Niacinamide 500 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Niacinamide 500 mg is a dietary supplement by PureFormulas 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.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Niacinamide 500 mg by PureFormulas

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 500 mg per capsule. Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 that your body needs for energy production and DNA repair.

It comes in a gelatin capsule with cellulose and vegetable stearate as inactive ingredients (standard fillers and binders).

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Vitamin B3 support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Pellagra, Acne, Rosacea, Aging skin, Atopic dermatitis (eczema), Psoriasis — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Niacinamide is rated "Likely Effective" for Pellagra (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Niacinamide is rated "Possibly Effective" for Acne.
  • Also on file: Niacinamide is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Aging skin, Atopic dermatitis (eczema), Psoriasis, Seborrheic dermatitis, and more.

Niacinamide is likely effective for pellagra, a B3-deficiency disease. It's possibly effective for acne, high blood phosphate (hyperphosphatemia), osteoarthritis, and diabetes — meaning the evidence supports it but isn't conclusive yet.

For brain tumors, the evidence suggests it's probably ineffective.

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 at food and standard supplement levels is generally well tolerated. At higher doses — like the large amounts used in some studies — it can cause dizziness, drowsiness, itching, stomach upset, headache, or rash.

Large doses may also trigger nausea, vomiting, heartburn, loss of appetite, stomach pain, bloating, and diarrhea. Rashes and itching are reported occasionally at high doses, though a review of clinical trials found skin side effects similar to placebo.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, amounts in food and prenatal vitamins are considered safe. High supplemental doses should be discussed with your doctor or pharmacist first, as there isn't enough data to be sure they're safe at those levels.

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) or antiplatelet drugs — niacinamide may boost their effect. Also flag it if you take carbamazepine (Tegretol) or primidone (Mysoline) for seizures, as niacinamide might raise their levels and side effects.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product is straightforward — it's niacinamide, a B vitamin with proven use for pellagra and possible benefits for acne and joint pain. If you take blood thinners, seizure medications, or warfarin, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.

Otherwise, side effects are usually mild at this dose, though high doses can upset your stomach.

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 Aug 23, 2019.

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 PureFormulas
Barcode (UPC) PUF1027
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2019
DSLD ID 205821
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Niacinamide 500 mg by PureFormulas, 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
PUF1027
IngredientAmount% DV
Niacinamide500 mg2500%

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Cellulose, Vegetable Stearate

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Label statements
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Formulation

This product contains no yeast, wheat, gluten, soy protein, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 or more capsules daily or as directed by your healthcare professional.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Tamper resistant package, do not use if outer seal is missing.

Storage

For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place. (59(0)-77(0)F/15(0)-25(0)C) (35-65% relative humidity)

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General Statements

Live life pure.

Vitamin B3 support

%Daily Value (DV)

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Niacinamide 500 mg by PureFormulas label

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Niacinamide 500 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Niacinamide 500 mg by PureFormulas

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, Cellulose, Vegetable Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Niacinamide 500 mg by PureFormulas Drug Interactions

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The ingredients in Niacinamide 500 mg interact with 124 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Niacinamide 500 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Niacinamide

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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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
Niacinamide full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

PureFormulas

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Name
PureFormulas
Street Address
11800 NW 102nd Road, Suite 2
City
Miami
State
FL
ZipCode
33178
Web Address
www.pureformulas.com
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Niacinamide 500 mg by PureFormulas: Common Questions

Does Niacinamide 500 mg by PureFormulas 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.
What is niacinamide used for?
Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3. It's proven effective for treating pellagra, a disease caused by B3 deficiency. Research also suggests it may help with acne, high blood phosphate levels, osteoarthritis, and diabetes, though the evidence for those isn't as strong.
Will this cause side effects?
At the 500 mg dose in this product, side effects are usually mild or none. At higher doses, you might notice dizziness, drowsiness, itching, stomach upset, headache, or rash. Very large doses can cause nausea, vomiting, heartburn, and diarrhea.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Normal amounts in food and prenatal vitamins are safe. This 500 mg dose is a supplement level — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you during pregnancy or nursing, since high supplemental doses should be supervised.
Can I take this with warfarin or other blood thinners?
There's a documented case of a patient on warfarin whose blood-thinning level spiked after taking niacinamide 500 mg twice daily. Don't start this without checking with your doctor or pharmacist first — they'll know your exact situation.
What are the inactive ingredients?
The capsule contains gelatin, cellulose, and vegetable stearate — standard fillers and binders with no active role in the product.

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Niacinamide

Interacts with 124 drugs

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

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Niacinamide 500 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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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
  1. Pozzilli P, Browne PD, Kolb H. Meta-analysis of nicotinamide treatment in patients with recent-onset IDDM. The Nicotinamide Trialists. Diabetes Care 1996;19:1357-63. PubMed
  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.
  5. Miralbell R, Mornex F, Greiner R, et al. Accelerated radiotherapy, carbogen, and nicotinamide in glioblastoma multiforme: report of European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer trial 22933. J Clin Oncol 1999;17:3143-9. PubMed
  6. Fatigante L, Ducci F, Cartei F, et al. Carbogen and nicotinamide combined with unconventional radiotherapy in glioblastoma multiforme: a new modality treatment. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 1997;37:499-504. PubMed
  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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