⚕ Rx (Prescription Required)SupplementIron, Folic Acid & Hematinics

Niacinamide

Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Supplement treatment.

🧴 Clinical Application

Neural tube defect prophylaxis: Take 5 mg orally once daily starting at least 1 month prior to conception and continuing through the first trimester of pregnancy with water. Megaloblastic anemia: 5 mg daily for 4 months. Depression adjunct: L-methylfolate 7.5 mg to 15 mg once daily.

⚠️ Side Effects

Extremely safe. Rare: Mild gastrointestinal distress, sleep disturbances at high doses.

🛡️ Safety Warnings

Over-The-Counter essential vitamin. High doses of folic acid (>1 mg daily) can mask the hematologic manifestations of Vitamin B12 deficiency (pernicious anemia) while allowing catastrophic irreversible neurological degeneration (subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord) to progress; rule out B12 deficiency before treating megaloblastic anemia.

Jan Aushadhi Products containing Niacinamide

Found 3 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.

⚕ Rx OnlyIron, Folic Acid & Hematinics

Folic Acid 15mg, Cyanocobalamin 500mcg & Nicotinamide 200mg Injection (10ml)

Injection
10 ML

Folic Acid (5mg, 15mg) and L-Methylfolate Calcium (1mg, 2.8mg, 7.5mg Tablets) is an essential water-soluble B-vitamin and active tetrahydrofolate derivative on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. L-Methylfolate is the active methylated metabolite (5-MTHF) that crosses the blood-brain barrier directly without requiring enzymatic reduction by methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR). Transports one-carbon units for purine and thymidylate synthesis, essential for DNA replication, cell division, and homocysteine remethylation. Indicated for prevention of neural tube defects (spina bifida, anencephaly) in pregnancy, treatment of folate deficiency megaloblastic anemia, hyperhomocysteinemia, and adjunctive therapy in depression.

✓ OTCB-Complex & Neuro Vitamins

Vitamin B-Complex Injection (IM/IV)

Injection
2 ml

Vitamin B-Complex Formulations (Tablets, Capsules with Zinc, Syrup, and Injection) is a balanced formulation of essential B-group vitamins (B1 Thiamine, B2 Riboflavin, B3 Niacinamide, B5 Calcium Pantothenate, B6 Pyridoxine, B9 Folic Acid, B12 Cobalamin) on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. B-vitamins act as critical water-soluble coenzymes in cellular Krebs cycle energy production, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, erythropoiesis, and myelin integrity. Indicated for prevention and treatment of generalized B-complex deficiencies, aphthous stomatitis/glossitis/angular cheilitis, convalescence, chronic debilitating illness, and nutritional maintenance during prolonged antibiotic therapy.

✓ OTCIron, Folic Acid & Hematinics

Combo pack of Vitamin C Injection + Vitamin B12 + Folic acid + Niacinamide injection

Injection
1's

Methylcobalamin Injection (500mcg/ml, 1500mcg/ml) is a parenteral coenzyme form of vitamin B12 on the WHO Model List framework. Bypasses intestinal intrinsic factor absorption barriers to replenish intracellular cobalamin pools, promoting neuronal myelin sheath synthesis, axonal regeneration, and methionine synthase remethylation of homocysteine. Indicated for severe peripheral neuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, megaloblastic anemia, subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord, and pernicious anemia.

Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison

Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Niacinamide.

Generic FormulationPack SizeJan Aushadhi PriceCommercial Brand EquivalentsAvg. Commercial PriceSavings
Folic Acid 15mg, Cyanocobalamin 500mcg & Nicotinamide 200mg Injection (10ml)10 ML₹37.50N/AN/AN/A
Vitamin B-Complex Injection (IM/IV)2 mlUnder ProcessN/AN/AN/A
Combo pack of Vitamin C Injection + Vitamin B12 + Folic acid + Niacinamide injection1'sUnder ProcessN/AN/AN/A

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Get answers to common queries about Niacinamide generics.

How many Jan Aushadhi products contain Niacinamide?+
This directory currently lists 3 Jan Aushadhi generic product(s) containing Niacinamide as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). The count reflects the July 2026 PMBI catalog snapshot.
Does Niacinamide require a prescription at Jan Aushadhi Kendras?+
Yes. Niacinamide is classified as a prescription-required (Rx) ingredient under applicable Indian drug schedules. You must present a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner to obtain it at a Jan Aushadhi Kendra.
What is the lowest listed price for Niacinamide at Jan Aushadhi?+
Price data for Niacinamide formulations is currently listed as "under process" in the July 2026 PMBI catalog. Visit a Jan Aushadhi Kendra and quote the product drug code for the applicable MRP.
Are Jan Aushadhi Niacinamide products clinically equivalent to branded versions?+
Jan Aushadhi generics contain the same declared active pharmaceutical ingredient (Niacinamide) at the same concentration as branded counterparts and must meet CDSCO quality standards. However, inactive excipients, release mechanisms, and manufacturing processes can differ between manufacturers. Never switch a prescribed medicine without consulting your doctor.
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