nicotinic acid 750 mg Sustained release
Geo Nicotal SR 750 Tablets is available as 750 milligrams nicotinic acid
Geo Nicotal SR 750 is one of the few preparations available that can raise levels of'good" HDl cholesterol, as well as lowering "bad" LDL cholesterol levels, Geo Nicotal SR 750 is normally taken with another type of fat-lowering drug called a 'statin', but if you are not suited to statins, your doctor may prescribe Geo Nicotal SR 750 to take on its own
low HDL below 40 mg/dl for men or below 50 mg/dl for women.Geo nicotal can raise HDL up to 35%
high Triglycerides above 150 mg/dl, Geo nicotal cand decrease triglycerides up to 30%
All doses of Geo nicotal SR 750 should be taken at bedtime with a low fat snack as recommended by your doctor, such as an apple, low fat yoghurt or slice of bread. To reduce possible flushing (see "SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE"), you should avoid drinking alcohol or hot drinks close to the time of taking your Geo nicotal SR 750 dose, and you should avoid taking Geo nicotal SR 750 with spicy foods.
- Your doctor will normally start your treatment by slowly increasing the dose over the first three weeks, so usually you will take:
• one 375 milligram tablet each bedtime for seven days, then
• one 500 milligram tablet each bedtime for the next seven days, then
• one 750 milligram tablet each bedtime for one month and then a lipid test should be performed so that doctor can decide whether this dose is suitable or should be increased.
- if you are allergic to nicotinic acid or any of the other ingredients
-if you have significant liver disease
- if you have active peptic ulcer disease
- if you suffer from arterial bleeding
- Store in dry place at temperature not exceeding 30° C.
As with all medicines, keep Geo nicotal SR 750 out of the sight and reach of children.
Store your medicine in its original package