What is Higado Capsule?
Treating acne.
Higado Capsule gel is a vitamin B supplement. Exactly how Higado Capsule gel works is unknown.
How should I use Higado Capsule?
Use Higado Capsule gel as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Wash the affected area with a mild cleanser or other cleansing product prescribed by your doctor and completely dry.
- Apply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area twice daily or as directed by your doctor. Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed.
- Wash your hands immediately after using Higado Capsule gel.
- If you miss a dose of Higado Capsule gel, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Higado Capsule gel.
Uses of Higado Capsule in details
To treat Hartnup disease (light sensitive skin rashes), inflammatory skin disease, vitamin deficiency, anxiety and Alzheimer’s disease (disorder that causes mental confusion and forgetfulness). It is also used in combination with intravenous vitamin C therapy for cancer.
Higado Capsule description
Higado Capsule, also called as nicotinamide (vitamin B3), is prescribed for the treatment of niacin deficiency disorders including pellagra. Higado Capsule should not be used for treatment of hyperlipidemia.
Higado Capsule dosage
Higado Capsule Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: 100 mg; 500 mg
Usual Adult Dose for:
- Niacin Deficiency
- Pemphigus
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
- Niacin Deficiency
- Pemphigus
Additional dosage information:
- Renal Dose Adjustments
- Liver Dose Adjustments
- Dialysis
- Other Comments
Usual Adult Dose for Niacin Deficiency
Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA):
Males: 19 mg orally each day
Females: 13 mg orally each day
Initial dose: 100 mg orally 3 times a day, with or after meals
Maintenance dose: 100 to 500 mg orally up to 3 times a day, with or after meals
Higado Capsule has toxic potential at adult doses in excess of 3 g/day.
Higado Capsule may also be administered parenterally as a component of injectable multivitamin additives contained in parenteral nutrition products. All existing parenteral vitamin products for adults contain 40 mg/vial, which is the dose recommended by the American Medical Association/Nutrition Advisory Group for patients 11 years and older requiring parenteral vitamins.
Usual Adult Dose for Pemphigus
Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA):
Males: 19 mg orally each day
Females: 13 mg orally each day
Initial dose: 100 mg orally 3 times a day, with or after meals
Maintenance dose: 100 to 500 mg orally up to 3 times a day, with or after meals
Higado Capsule has toxic potential at adult doses in excess of 3 g/day.
Higado Capsule may also be administered parenterally as a component of injectable multivitamin additives contained in parenteral nutrition products. All existing parenteral vitamin products for adults contain 40 mg/vial, which is the dose recommended by the American Medical Association/Nutrition Advisory Group for patients 11 years and older requiring parenteral vitamins.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Niacin Deficiency
Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA):
0 to 6 months: 5 mg orally each day
6 months to 1 year: 6 mg orally each day
1 to 3 years: 9 mg orally each day
4 to 6 years: 12 mg orally each day
7 to 10 years: 13 mg orally each day
Males:
11 to 14 years: 17 mg orally each day
15 to 18 years: 20 mg orally each day
19 to 50 years: 19 mg orally each day
Females:
11 to 50 years: 13 mg orally each day
Higado Capsule may also be administered parenterally as a component of injectable multivitamin additives contained in parenteral nutrition products. All existing parenteral vitamin products for children contain 17 mg/vial, which is the dose recommended by the American Medical Association/Nutrition Advisory Group for patients under 11 years of age.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Pemphigus
Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA):
0 to 6 months: 5 mg orally each day
6 months to 1 year: 6 mg orally each day
1 to 3 years: 9 mg orally each day
4 to 6 years: 12 mg orally each day
7 to 10 years: 13 mg orally each day
Males:
11 to 14 years: 17 mg orally each day
15 to 18 years: 20 mg orally each day
19 to 50 years: 19 mg orally each day
Females:
11 to 50 years: 13 mg orally each day
Higado Capsule may also be administered parenterally as a component of injectable multivitamin additives contained in parenteral nutrition products. All existing parenteral vitamin products for children contain 17 mg/vial, which is the dose recommended by the American Medical Association/Nutrition Advisory Group for patients under 11 years of age.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Because Higado Capsule is primarily metabolized by the liver and because of the risk of hepatotoxicity, Higado Capsule in not recommended in patients with liver dysfunction.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Taking Higado Capsule with food may reduce stomach upset.
Higado Capsule should not be taken with hot drinks.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Medical Disclaimer
More about Higado Capsule
- Higado Capsule Side Effects
- During Pregnancy
- Drug Interactions
- Support Group
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- Drug class: vitamins
Consumer resources
- Higado Capsule
- Higado Capsule Extended-Release Tablets
Related treatment guides
- Niacin Deficiency
- Pemphigus
Higado Capsule side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Higado Capsule?
Applies to Higado Capsule: tablets
Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; dizziness; headache; itching; nausea; stomach upset; temporary feeling of warmth or flushing of the skin.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur while taking Higado Capsule:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry, or bloody stools; changes in vision; dark urine; decreased urination; fast or irregular heartbeat; loss of appetite; muscle pain or weakness; numbness or persistent tingling of the skin; persistent nausea, vomiting, or general "unwell" feeling; severe or prolonged flushing of the skin; stomach pain; swelling of the hands, legs, or feet; vomit that looks like coffee grounds; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
What is the most important information I should know about Higado Capsule?
- Higado Capsule gel is for external use only. Avoid getting Higado Capsule gel in your eyes. If you get Higado Capsule gel in your eyes, rinse thoroughly with cool tap water.
- Follow up with your doctor after 8 to 12 weeks to monitor your progress.
- Do not use any other medicines or special cleansers on your skin unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Makeup and other acne medicines may be applied over Higado Capsule gel as directed by your doctor.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Higado Capsule gel while you are pregnant. It is not known if Higado Capsule gel is found in breast milk after topical use. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Higado Capsule gel, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Active ingredient matches for Higado Capsule:
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Higado Capsule | $ 0.05 |
List of Higado Capsule substitutes (brand and generic names): | |
| Heptoplex Forte Capsule | |
| Heptoplex Forte Capsule (Unicure (India) Pvt.Ltd.) | $ 0.01 |
| Intaprot (India) | |
| Intaprot Protein hydrolysate 20% 5 g, calcium 225 mg, phosphorus 174mg, pyridoxine 0.5 mg, cyanocobalamin 1 mcg, vitaminD3 100 IU, niacinamide 15 mg, calcium d-pantothenate 5 mg, folic acid 0.3 mg, zinc 5 mg, iron 7.5 mg. POWD / 200g (Intas) | $ 2.35 |
| Irodic Syr (India) | |
| Irodic Syr Ferrous gluconate 300 mg, thiamine mononitrate 5 mg, pyridoxine hydrochloride 1.5mg, riboflavin 5 mg, niacinamide 45 mg, vitamin B1215 mcg/15 mL SYR / 200ml (Andic) | |
| IRODIC SYR syr 200ml (Andic) | |
| Ironate Syr (India) | |
| Ironate Syr Ferrous gluconate 50 mg, thiamine hydrochloride 1 mg, riboflavin 1 mg, pyridoxinehydrochloride 0.25 mg, niacinamide 12.5 mg. SYR / 200ml (Chemo) | $ 0.66 |
| IRONATE SYR syr 200ml (Chemo) | $ 0.66 |
| Irony Syr (India) | |
| Irony Syr Ferrous gluconate 300 mg, thiamine mononitrate 5 mg, pyridoxine hydrochloride 1.5mg, riboflavin 5 mg, niacinamide 45 mg, vitamin B1215 mcg/15 mL. SYR / 200ml (Malody) | |
| IRONY SYR syr 200ml (Malody) | |
| Irotor Syr (India) | |
| Irotor Syr Ferrous gluconate 200 mg, vitamin B6 1.5 mg, vitamin B125 mcg, niacinamide 30 mg, folic acid 750 mcg, zincsulphate 30.9 mg. SYR / 200ml (Ventus) | |
| IROTOR SYR syr 200ml (Ventus) | |
| Irozy (India) | |
| Irozy Ferrous gluconate 300 mg, vitamin B1 5 mg, vitamin B21.5 mg, vitamin B6 1.5 mg, vitamin B12 15 mcg, niacinamide 45 mg. SYR / 200ml (Anabiosis) | $ 0.82 |
| IROZY syr 200ml (Anabiosis) | $ 0.82 |
| Macraberin Forte Inj (India) | |
| Macraberin Forte Inj Vitamin B1 100 mg, vitamin B650 mg, vitamin B12 1000 mcg, niacinamide 100 mg, D-panthenol 5 mg. INJ / 2ml (Uni. Medicare) | $ 0.07 |
| MACRABERIN FORTE INJ inj 2ml (Uni. Medicare) | $ 0.07 |
| Naturon-L (India) | |
| Naturon-L Pyridoxine hydrochloride 0.75mg, niacinamide 15 mg, cyanocobalamin 2 mcg, lysinehydrochloride 37.5 mg. SYR / 200ml (Agron) | $ 0.90 |
| NATURON-L syr 200ml (Agron) | $ 0.90 |
| Neurocal Tablet | |
| Neurocal Tablet (Seamac India Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd.) | $ 0.04 |
| Neuropat NV | |
| Neuropat NV Inj Injection (Medisys Biotech Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.36 |
| Neurophas | |
| Neurophas 200 ml Syrup (Eastern Drug) | $ 0.02 |
| Neurophas 200 ml 2 mg Syrup (Eastern Drug) | $ 0.01 |
| niacinamide | |
| Tablet; Oral; Vitamin B3 / Nicotinamide 100 mg | |
| Tablet; Oral; Vitamin B3 / Nicotinamide 500 mg | |
| Capsule; Oral; Vitamin B3 / Nicotinamide 500 mg | |
| Tablet, Extended Release; Oral; Vitamin B3 / Nicotinamide 500 mg | |
| Liquid; Oral; Vitamin B3 / Nicotinamide 100 mg / ml | |
| Powder; Oral; Vitamin B3 / Nicotinamide 750 mg / 1.25 ml | |
| Niacinamide capsule 500 mg (Organika Health Products Inc. (Canada)) | |
| Niacinamide Gel | |
| Nicomide-T Gel | |
| NU Rose Capsule | |
| NU Rose Capsule (Zee Laboratories Ltd) | $ 0.08 |
| Nurich | |
| Nurich 200 ml Syrup (Tunic Healthcare) | $ 0.02 |
| Nurich Softgel Cap Capsule (Tunic Healthcare) | $ 0.08 |
| Nutrazyme (India) | |
| Nutrazyme Pepsin 30 mg, papain 15 mg, vitamin B1 1 mg, vitamin B60.5 mg, vitamin B12 1 mcg, niacinamide 15 mg, L-lysine 25mg/5 mL. SYR / 200ml (Nutramedica) | $ 0.90 |
| NUTRAZYME syr 200ml (Nutramedica) | $ 0.90 |
| Nutrica Capsule Capsule | |
| Nutrica Capsule Capsule (Duckbill Drugs Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.04 |
| Obzyme Tablet | |
| Obzyme Tablet (Healthy Life Pharma Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.00 |
| Omron Syr (India) | |
| Omron Syr Ferrous gluconate 300 mg, thiamine mononitrate 5 mg, pyridoxine hydrochloride 1.5mg, riboflavin 5 mg, niacinamide 45 mg, vitamin B1215 mcg/15 mL. SYR / 200ml (Gujarat Terce) | $ 0.72 |
| OMRON SYR syr 200ml (Gujarat Terce) | $ 0.84 |
| Orovit MC Tablet | |
| Orovit MC Tablet (Biomiicron Pharmaceuticals) | $ 0.04 |
| Qupro Syrup | |
| Qupro Syrup (Quixotic Pharma (P) Ltd.) | $ 0.02 |
| Silcomplex (India) | |
| Silcomplex Vitamin B1 5 mg, vitamin B2 5mg, vitamin B6 1.5 mg, vitaminB12 2.5 mcg, niacinamide 25mg, D-panthenol 2.5 mg, L-lysine 25 mg. SYR / 200ml (Sanify (Silver Biotech)) | $ 0.70 |
| SILCOMPLEX syr 200ml (Sanify (Silver Biotech)) | $ 0.70 |
See 198 substitutes for Higado Capsule | |
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