Vitamins and supplements
Nicotinamide and your FAA medical
Vitamin, Water Soluble
Other names: Nicomide
FAA guidance
Acceptable in the FAA document cited.
The FAA's MedGuide lists nicotinamide (Nicomide) as allowed, for supplement, inflammatory conditions [OL], skin conditions [OL] or pellagra [OL], with no wait after the first dose, after later doses or after the final dose, used per label directions.
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The MedGuide defines allowed as acceptable for use while performing flight or safety-related duties, provided the condition is stable/aeromedically acceptable and no adverse side effects are present, and says wait times are not determined solely by the medication: an extended observation period may be required to verify clinical stability of the condition.
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Generic: nicotinamide
Brand Name: Nicomide
Drug Class: Vitamin, Water Soluble
Underlying Condition: Supplement; Inflammatory conditions [OL]; Skin conditions [OL]; Pellagra [OL]
Use: ALLOW
INITIAL Wait Time (after first dose): None
SUBSEQUENT Dose Wait Time (after each dose): None
DISCONTINUATION Wait Time (after final dose): None
Frequency Use Limit: Per label directions
ALLOWED: The medication is acceptable for use while performing flight or safety-related duties, provided the condition is stable/aeromedically acceptable and no adverse side effects are present.
Underlying Condition: Evaluating medication use requires considering the impact of safety of flight from both the medication and underlying condition. Wait times are not determined solely by the medication; an extended observation period may be required to verify clinical stability of the condition.