NICOTINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3) BP is found in food and used as a dietary supplement and medication. As a supplement, it is used by mouth to prevent and treat pellagra (niacin deficiency). While nicotinic acid (niacin) may be used for this purpose, nicotinamide has the benefit of not causing skin flushing. Nicotinamide is the active form of vitamin B3 which in cream form is used to treat acne.
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