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Dietary supplement

Nicotinamide 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by NusaPure

Capsule Category: Botanical With Nutrients
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Nicotinamide 500 mg is a dietary supplement by NusaPure with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for source of resveratrol, heart and circulation support, inflammation.Based on those ingredients, 826 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Polygonum cuspidatum extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Nicotinamide 500 mg by NusaPure

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains 2 active ingredients per capsule: nicotinamide 500 mg (a form of B3 vitamin) and Polygonum cuspidatum extract. The inactive ingredients are cellulose, silica, magnesium stearate, and rice flour powder — these are fillers and binders that hold the capsule together.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Hu Zhang product and its label doesn't state a use — see Hu Zhang's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold on Polygonum cuspidatum extract doesn't establish it as effective for the uses it's been studied for — hepatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, wound healing, gout, osteoarthritis, and unstable angina all show insufficient reliable evidence. Effectiveness data for nicotinamide in this product isn't on file in our facts.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Hu Zhang

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 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.

Hu zhang is used in traditional medicine but has limited human safety data. Its natural emodin content may cause digestive upset in some people.

Safety data for this ingredient during pregnancy advises against use because some compounds in it may affect the uterus or bowel. Breastfeeding is best avoided due to insufficient safety information.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Hu Zhang

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 — Hu Zhang.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 827 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 taking this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on blood thinners (anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs like warfarin or aspirin), since hu zhang may increase bleeding risk. Also check if you take any medications your liver metabolizes heavily — including seizure drugs, cardiac medications, antidepressants, and statins — because hu zhang may raise their levels.

If you take carbamazepine (Tegretol), mention this product to your pharmacist as well.

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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 some safety-information gaps remain.

This product's main active ingredient (hu zhang) carries theoretical risks with blood thinners and medications your liver breaks down — a large group that includes heart, seizure, and psychiatric drugs. Evidence doesn't establish hu zhang as effective for the conditions it's been studied in.

If you take any regular medications, especially blood thinners or heart drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 2022.

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 Nicotinamide 500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand NusaPure
Barcode (UPC) X002B17DEN
Net contents 180 Veg Cap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2022
DSLD ID 274991
Product type Botanical With Nutrients
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Nicotinamide 500 mg by NusaPure, 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 Veggie Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Veggie Capsule(s)
Servings per container
180
UPC/BARCODE
X002B17DEN
IngredientAmount% DV
Nicotinamide500 mg3125%
Polygonum cuspidatum extract100 mg--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Rice Flour powder

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule daily, preferably with a meal or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Precautions

Caution: For adults only.

Not to be used by pregnant/lactating women or those with liver problems, stomach ulcers or diabetes unless recommended by your healthcare practitioner.

Not manufactured with sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing. Do not eat freshness packet.

Keep out of reach of children.

Formulation

Not manufactured with sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.

Premium quality Assembled in USA

GMO free Made with non-GMO Ingredients Gluten free FDA registered facility

Assembled in USA

Natural

Supports cellular energy production Supports healthy cell repair Supports healthy aging

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

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.

Formula

Nicotinamide 500 mg Enhanced with resveratrol

Nicotinamide (vitamin B-3) is a form of niacin that plays a role in energy metabolism. Nicotinamide is a good source of vitamin B-3 with a lower flushing effect than that of niacin.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Seals/Symbols

Manufactured in a cGMP Inspected Facility

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Nicotinamide 500 mg by NusaPure label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Nicotinamide 500 mg by NusaPure

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Veggie Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container180 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Nicotinamide

500 mg per serving Form: Vitamin B3

Polygonum cuspidatum extract

Interacts with
826 drugs
100 mg per serving Form: Trans-Resveratrol

Hu Zhang (Japanese knotweed root) is a traditional Chinese herb that is one of the richest natural sources of resveratrol and emodin. Some lab and ear...

Polygonum cuspidatum extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Rice Flour powder. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Nicotinamide 500 mg by NusaPure Drug Interactions

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826 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Nicotinamide 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.

Polygonum cuspidatum extract7 drug types · 826 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, hu zhang might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Hu zhang contains the constituent resveratrol. Resveratrol seems to have antiplatelet effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, hu zhang might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Hu zhang contains the constituent resveratrol. In vitro research shows that resveratrol might inhibit the CYP1A2 enzyme. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates

Theoretically, hu zhang might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
Hu zhang contains the constituent resveratrol. In vitro research shows that resveratrol might inhibit the CYP2C19 enzyme. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2E1 (Cyp2E1) Substrates

Theoretically, hu zhang might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Hu zhang contains the constituent resveratrol. In vitro research shows that resveratrol might inhibit the CYP2E1 enzyme. Also, a pharmacokinetic study shows that taking resveratrol 500 mg daily for 10 days prior to taking a single dose of chlorzoxazone 250 mg increases the maximum concentration of chlorzoxazone by about 54%, the area under the curve of chlorzoxazone by about 72%, and the half-life of chlorzoxazone by about 35%. Chlorzoxazone is used as a probe drug for CYP2E1.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, hu zhang might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Hu zhang contains the constituent resveratrol. In vitro research shows that resveratrol might inhibit the CYP3A4 enzyme. However, a clinical study in adults with NAFLD found that adding resveratrol 3000 mg daily for 8 weeks did not necessitate dose adjustments to any established medications metabolized by CYP3A4.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Estrogens

Theoretically, hu zhang might competitively inhibit the effects of estrogen replacement therapy.
In vitro research shows that hu zhang might have estrogenic activity.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

Theoretically, hu zhang might increase the effects and adverse effects of carbamazepine.
In animals, blood and tissue levels of carbamazepine were increased when given in combination with hu zhang. It is thought that increased levels of carbamazepine are due to cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inhibition. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

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

NusaPure

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Name
Gmax Central LLC
Street Address
4700 Millenia Boulevard, Suite 175 PMB 92909
City
Orlando
State
FL
ZipCode
32839
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Nicotinamide 500 mg by NusaPure: Common Questions

Does Nicotinamide 500 mg by NusaPure interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Nicotinamide 500 mg has a known interaction with 826 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Nicotinamide 500 mg contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.
Can I take this if I'm on birth control or hormone replacement?
Hu zhang in this product may theoretically interfere with how estrogen works in your body, potentially weakening its effect. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before combining them — they know your full picture.
Is this safe during pregnancy?
The safety data advises against use in pregnancy because some compounds in hu zhang may affect the uterus and bowel. Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
What is nicotinamide and why is it in here?
Nicotinamide is a form of B3 vitamin. It's the main labeled ingredient at 500 mg per capsule, but we don't hold effectiveness data for it in this product.
Can this cause stomach problems?
The hu zhang extract contains emodin, which may cause digestive upset in some people. Start with a lower dose if you have a sensitive stomach.
Why is there such a large number of medications listed as interacting?
Hu zhang contains resveratrol, which may slow how your liver breaks down drugs that use certain pathways — specifically CYP3A4, CYP2C19, CYP1A2, and CYP2E1. Many hundreds of medications use these same pathways, so the interaction list is long even though the mechanism is one.

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The Full Monographs Behind Nicotinamide 500 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Nicotinamide 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.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 19 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.

Hu Zhang 19 references
  1. Pace-Asciak CR, Rounova O, Hahn SE, et al. Wines and grape juices as modulators of platelet aggregation in healthy human subjects. Clin Chim Acta 1996;246:163-82. PubMed
  2. Bertelli AA, Giovannini L, Bernini W, et al. Antiplatelet activity of cis-resveratrol. Drugs Exp Clin Res 1996;22:61-3.
  3. Pace-Asciak CR, Hahn S, Diamandis EP, et al. The red wine phenolics trans-resveratrol and quercetin block human platelet aggregation and eicosanoid synthesis: implications for protection against coronary heart disease. Clin Chim Acta 1995;235:207-19.
  4. Bertelli A, Bertelli AA, Gozzini A, Giovannini L. Plasma and tissue resveratrol concentrations and pharmacological activity. Drugs Exp Clin Res 1998;24:133-8.
  5. Bertelli AA, Giovannini L, Giannessi D, et al. Antiplatelet activity of synthetic and natural resveratrol in red wine. Int J Tissue React 1995;17:1-3.
  6. Piver B, Berthou F, Dreano Y, Lucas D. Inhibition of CYP3A, CYP1A and CYP2E1 activities by resveratrol and other non volatile red wine components. Toxicol Lett 2001;125:83-91. PubMed
  7. Matsuda H, Shimoda H, Morikawa T, Yoshikawa M. Phytoestrogens from the roots of Polygonum cuspidatum (Polygonaceae): structure-requirement of hydroxyanthraquinones for estrogenic activity. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2001;11:1839-42. PubMed
  8. Zhang CZ, Wang SX, Zhang Y, et al. In vitro estrogenic activities of Chinese medicinal plants traditionally used for the management of menopausal symptoms. J Ethnopharmacol 2005;98:295-300. PubMed
  9. Chang, T. K., Chen, J., and Lee, W. B. Differential inhibition and inactivation of human CYP1 enzymes by trans-resveratrol: evidence for mechanism-based inactivation of CYP1A2. J.Pharmacol.Exp.Ther. 2001;299(3):874-882.
  10. Dobrydneva, Y., Williams, R. L., and Blackmore, P. F. trans-Resveratrol inhibits calcium influx in thrombin-stimulated human platelets. Br.J.Pharmacol. 1999;128(1):149-157.
  11. Kirk, R. I., Deitch, J. A., Wu, J. M., and Lerea, K. M. Resveratrol decreases early signaling events in washed platelets but has little effect on platalet in whole food. Blood Cells Mol.Dis. 2000;26(2):144-150.
  12. Zbikowska, H. M. and Olas, B. Antioxidants with carcinostatic activity (resveratrol, vitamin E and selenium) in modulation of blood platelet adhesion. J Physiol Pharmacol. 2000;51(3):513-520.
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  14. Yu, C., Shin, Y. G., Kosmeder, J. W., Pezzuto, J. M., and van Breemen, R. B. Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometric determination of inhibition of human cytochrome P450 isozymes by resveratrol and resveratrol-3-sulfate. Rapid Commun.Mass Spectro PubMed
  15. Ma, Z. H. and Ma, Q. Y. Resveratrol: a medical drug for acute pancreatitis. World J Gastroenterol. 6-7-2005;11(21):3171-3174. PubMed
  16. Pendurthi, U. R., Williams, J. T., and Rao, L. V. Resveratrol, a polyphenolic compound found in wine, inhibits tissue factor expression in vascular cells : A possible mechanism for the cardiovascular benefits associated with moderate consumption of wine. PubMed
  17. Chachay VS, Macdonald GA, Martin JH, Whitehead JP, O'Moore-Sullivan TM, Lee P, Franklin M, Klein K, Taylor PJ, Ferguson M, Coombes JS, Thomas GP, Cowin GJ, Kirkpatrick CM, Prins JB, Hickman IJ. Resveratrol does not benefit patients with nonalcoholic fatty
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  19. Chi YC, Lin SP, Hou YC. A new herb-drug interaction of Polygonum cuspidatum, a resveratrol-rich nutraceutical, with carbamazepine in rats. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2012;263(3):315-22. PubMed

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