Skip to content
Important: This site presents data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). A report does not mean the drug caused the event. Full disclaimer.

NIACINAMIDE: 1,283 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

Drink Less in 7 Days — Without Willpower

Clinically proven audio program. Just 25 min/day. Already helped 108,000+ people.

Start Today
1,283
Total FAERS Reports
458 (35.7%)
Deaths Reported
865
Hospitalizations
1,283
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
466
Life-Threatening
414
Disabilities
Jiangxi Yudexi Pharmaceutic...
Manufacturer

Route: TOPICAL · Manufacturer: Jiangxi Yudexi Pharmaceutical Co., LTD · HUMAN OTC DRUG · FDA Label: Available

First Report: 2006 · Latest Report: 20250611

What Are the Most Common NIACINAMIDE Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Off label use
540 reports (42.1%)
#2 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
436 reports (34.0%)
#3 Most Reported
Pain
405 reports (31.6%)

All NIACINAMIDE Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Off label use 540 42.1% 263 465
Drug ineffective 436 34.0% 189 345
Pain 405 31.6% 244 390
Nausea 380 29.6% 226 374
Infusion related reaction 325 25.3% 188 321
Malaise 324 25.3% 168 320
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease 311 24.2% 149 299
Dyspepsia 310 24.2% 160 289
Headache 283 22.1% 150 280
Condition aggravated 256 20.0% 198 210
Therapeutic product effect incomplete 247 19.3% 57 224
Product use in unapproved indication 241 18.8% 192 201
Dyspnoea 235 18.3% 202 216
Maternal exposure during pregnancy 227 17.7% 179 177
Drug intolerance 219 17.1% 182 182
Pemphigus 217 16.9% 208 206
Swelling 214 16.7% 213 211
Rash 213 16.6% 210 211
Lung disorder 209 16.3% 194 205
Onychomadesis 206 16.1% 206 205

Who Reports NIACINAMIDE Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 77.0% female, 23.0% male. Average age: 55.0 years. Most reports from: CA. View detailed demographics →

Is NIACINAMIDE Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2006 14 0 0
2013 1 0 1
2014 4 0 3
2015 19 8 16
2016 4 2 2
2017 21 1 18
2018 29 4 18
2019 14 0 9
2020 31 7 8
2021 5 1 1
2022 4 0 0
2023 7 0 2
2024 9 0 8
2025 1 0 0

View full timeline →

What Is NIACINAMIDE Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 957
Foetal exposure during pregnancy 58
Pemphigoid 52
Vitamin supplementation 20
Hypovitaminosis 15
Pemphigus 11
Ill-defined disorder 10
Alcoholism 7
Granuloma annulare 5

NIACINAMIDE vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

NIACINAMIDE vs NICARDIPINE NIACINAMIDE vs NICORANDIL NIACINAMIDE vs NICORETTE OTC NIACINAMIDE vs NICORETTE OTC, UNSPECIFIED NIACINAMIDE vs NICOTINE NIACINAMIDE vs NIFEDIPINE NIACINAMIDE vs NILOTINIB NIACINAMIDE vs NIMESULIDE NIACINAMIDE vs NIMODIPINE NIACINAMIDE vs NINTEDANIB

Official FDA Label for NIACINAMIDE

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.

FDA Approved Uses (Indications)

Effect: with a refreshing andradiant texture,it has a delicatetouch thatiseasy toandst oothabsorb .ltreplenishesthenecessanmoistureandnutrients for the skin,improvesdryness ,wrinkles and firming.reduces fine lines,providesintensivecare,lifts and solidifiesthe skin leaving it soft,smooth.and radiant with youthfulradiance

Dosage & Administration

Usage: After cleansing and toningtake an appropriate amount of thisproduct and pour it into the palm ofyour hand to evenly apply to the face or neck .Gently massage until absorbed

Warnings

WARNINGS Warnings: 1. In case of having following symptoms after using this, you're advised to stop using it immediately. If you keep using it, the symptoms will get worse and need to consult a dermatologist 1) In case of having problems such as red rash, swollenness, itching, stimulation during usage 2) In case of having the same symptoms above on the part you put this product on by direct sunlight 2. You are banned to use it on the part where you have a scar, eczema, or dermatitis 3. In case of getting it into your eyes, you have to wash it immediately 4. Caution for treatment and keeping 1) Tighten the lid after using it 2) Keep it out of infants or children's reach 3) Don't keep it in the place where the temperature is extremely hot or low and exposed to the direct sunlight

Active Ingredient

Curcumins2% Acne HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN EXTRACT2% Moisturize NIACINAMIDE2% Moisturize

Inactive Ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT Inactive ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Silk Amino Acids, Angelica Dahurica Root Extract, Cimicifuga Dahurica Root Extract, Bletia Hyacinthina Bulb Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract, Amomum Xanthioides Seed Extract, Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove)

Flower

Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Honey Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl glycol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, Sucrose Palmitate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot)

Fruit

Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Aniba Rosodora (Rosewood)

Wood

Oil, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree)

Leaf

Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon)

Peel

Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive)

Fruit

Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape)

Seed

Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba)

Seed

Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid