Nicotinyl Alcohol (Systemic)

Brand Names : Roniacol

Proper Use of This Medicine

Nicotinyl alcohol tablets should be swallowed whole. Do not break, crush, or chew the tablets before swallowing them.

Dosing - The dose of nicotinyl alcohol will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of nicotinyl alcohol. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so:

• For oral dosage forms (tablets):
  • Adults: 150 to 300 milligrams two times a day, taken in the morning and evening.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.