An important compound functioning as a component of the coenzyme NAD. Its primary significance is in the prevention and/or cure of blacktongue and PELLAGRA. Most animals cannot manufacture this compound in amounts sufficient to prevent nutritional deficiency and it therefore must be supplemented through dietary intake.
Also Known As:
Nicotinamide; Vitamin B3; 3-Pyridinecarboxamide; Astra Brand of Niacinamide; Enduramide; Jenapharm Brand of Niacinamide; Merck Brand of Niacinamide; Nicobion; Nicotinsäureamid Jenapharm; Papulex; Pharmagenix Brand of Niacinamide; 3 Pyridinecarboxamide; B 3, Vitamin; B3, Vitamin; Jenapharm, Nicotinsäureamid; Niacinamide Astra Brand; Niacinamide Jenapharm Brand; Niacinamide Merck Brand; Niacinamide Pharmagenix Brand; Vitamin B 3; Vitamin PP