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Nicotinyl Alcohol (Systemic)

Brand Names : Roniacol

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Category
  • Vasospastic therapy adjunct
Description

Nicotinyl (nik-oh-TIN-ill) alcohol belongs to the group of medicines called vasodilators. Vasodilators increase the size of blood vessels and are used to treat problems resulting from poor blood circulation.

Nicotinyl alcohol is available without a prescription, in the following dosage form:

    Oral
  • Extended-release tablets (Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In Canada—

  • Roniacol

* Not commercially available in the U.S.


   

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