How to use Vitaminum Pp 50 mg Polfarmex
Contents of the leaflet
- Leaflet attached to the packaging: information for the user
- VITAMINUM PP 50 POLFARMEX, 50 mg, tablets
- VITAMINUM PP 200 POLFARMEX, 200 mg, tablets
- What is Vitaminum PP 50 Polfarmex/Vitaminum PP 200 Polfarmex and what is it used for
- Important information before using Vitaminum PP 50 Polfarmex/Vitaminum PP 200 Polfarmex
- 200 Polfarmex
- When not to use Vitaminum PP 50 Polfarmex/Vitaminum PP 200 Polfarmex:
- Warnings and precautions
- Vitaminum PP 50 Polfarmex/Vitaminum PP 200 Polfarmex and other medicines
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Driving and using machines
- Vitaminum PP 50 Polfarmex/Vitaminum PP 200 Polfarmex contains lactose
- How to use Vitaminum PP 50 Polfarmex/Vitaminum PP 200 Polfarmex
- Possible side effects
- How to store Vitaminum PP 50 Polfarmex/Vitaminum PP 200 Polfarmex
- Contents of the packaging and other information
Leaflet attached to the packaging: information for the user
VITAMINUM PP 50 POLFARMEX, 50 mg, tablets
VITAMINUM PP 200 POLFARMEX, 200 mg, tablets
Nicotinamide
You should carefully read the contents of the leaflet before using the medicine, as it contains important information for the patient.
- You should keep this leaflet, so that you can read it again if you need to.
- If you have any doubts, you should consult a doctor or pharmacist.
- This medicine has been prescribed specifically for you. Do not pass it on to others. The medicine may harm another person, even if their symptoms are the same.
- If the patient experiences any side effects, including any side effects not listed in this leaflet, they should tell their doctor or pharmacist.
Table of contents of the leaflet:
- 1. What is Vitaminum PP 50 Polfarmex/Vitaminum PP 200 Polfarmex and what is it used for
- 2. Important information before using Vitaminum PP 50 Polfarmex/Vitaminum PP 200 Polfarmex
- 3. How to use Vitaminum PP 50 Polfarmex/Vitaminum PP 200 Polfarmex
- 4. Possible side effects
- 5. How to store Vitaminum PP 50 Polfarmex/Vitaminum PP 200 Polfarmex
- 6. Contents of the packaging and other information
1. What is Vitaminum PP 50 Polfarmex/Vitaminum PP 200 Polfarmex and what is it used for
it is used for
Vitamin PP belongs to the group of vitamin B. It participates in the transfer of hydrogen and electrons in cellular respiration, glycolysis, and lipid biosynthesis processes.
Vitamin PP plays an important role in carbohydrate, fat, protein, purine, and pyrimidine metabolism, as well as in the synthesis of high-energy compounds. Together with vitamin C and methionine, it accelerates the regeneration of visual purple. It stimulates liver and pancreas function, increases gastric juice secretion, enhances intestinal peristalsis, and plays an important role in skin, muscle, peripheral, and central nervous system metabolism. After oral administration, vitamin PP is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
Vitamin PP is excreted in the urine, mainly in the form of N-methyl derivatives; only a small amount is excreted unchanged.
Vitaminum PP 50 Polfarmex/Vitaminum PP 200 Polfarmex is indicated for use:
- in the prevention and treatment of vitamin PP deficiency states.
Due to the frequent co-occurrence of deficiencies of many vitamins from group B and proteins, it is also recommended to administer other vitamins from group B in therapeutic doses and to use a high-protein diet.
2. Important information before using Vitaminum PP 50 Polfarmex/Vitaminum PP 200 Polfarmex
200 Polfarmex
When not to use Vitaminum PP 50 Polfarmex/Vitaminum PP 200 Polfarmex:
- if the patient is allergic to vitamin PP or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
- if the patient has acute liver failure;
- if the patient has active gastric or duodenal ulcer disease;
- if the patient has gout.
Warnings and precautions
Before starting to use Vitaminum PP 50 Polfarmex/Vitaminum PP 200 Polfarmex, you should consult a doctor or pharmacist.
You should be particularly cautious when using Vitaminum PP 50 Polfarmex/Vitaminum PP 200 Polfarmex in patients:
- with diabetes;
- who have had: jaundice, gastrointestinal ulcer disease, gout in the past. In the case of long-term use of high doses, periodic monitoring of liver function, uric acid levels, and blood glucose levels is recommended in patients with diabetes. You should talk to your doctor, even if the above warnings refer to past situations.
Vitaminum PP 50 Polfarmex/Vitaminum PP 200 Polfarmex and other medicines
You should tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines you are currently taking or have recently taken, as well as any medicines you plan to take.
Vitamin PP increases the risk of myopathy (muscle damage) when used concomitantly with cholesterol-lowering medicines from the statin group (simvastatin, pravastatin, and others).
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to have a child, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
Driving and using machines
The medicine does not affect the ability to drive and use machines.
Vitaminum PP 50 Polfarmex/Vitaminum PP 200 Polfarmex contains lactose
If you have been diagnosed with an intolerance to some sugars, you should consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
3. How to use Vitaminum PP 50 Polfarmex/Vitaminum PP 200 Polfarmex
This medicine should always be used according to the doctor's recommendations. If you have any doubts, you should consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Vitaminum PP 50 Polfarmex, 50 mg
If the symptoms indicate a slight deficiency of vitamin PP, or if the patient's diet is poor in vitamin for various reasons, a preventive dose of usually 1 to 2 tablets per day is administered.
Vitaminum PP 200 Polfarmex, 200 mg
Therapeutically, depending on the degree of deficiency, 2 to 3 tablets per day, exceptionally up to 5 tablets per day in divided doses.
The tablet should be swallowed, washed down with water. To avoid or reduce irritation of the gastrointestinal tract mucosa, the medicine should be taken after a meal.
The doctor may establish an individual dose depending on the patient's condition and the expected treatment time.
Using a higher dose of Vitaminum PP 50 Polfarmex/Vitaminum PP 200 Polfarmex than recommended
Polfarmex
Symptoms of vitamin PP overdose may include headaches, tingling, itching of the head, tinnitus, nausea, occasionally jaundice, heart rhythm disturbances. Vitamin PP overdose is associated with a risk of liver damage.
You should contact your doctor immediately.
Missing a dose of Vitaminum PP 50 Polfarmex/Vitaminum PP 200 Polfarmex
You should not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The medicine is usually well tolerated.
Very rarely (in less than 1 in 10,000 people) skin redness, facial flushing, urticaria, and rash have been observed.
When using high doses of the medicine (3 to 6 g per day), the following may occur: headaches, dizziness, vision disturbances, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, increased uric acid or glucose levels in the blood.
Cases of liver damage have been reported during long-term use or use of doses above 3 g/day.
Reporting side effects
If you experience any side effects, including any side effects not listed in this leaflet, you should tell your doctor or pharmacist. Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Monitoring of Adverse Reactions to Medicinal Products of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products
Al. Jerozolimskie 181C
02-222 Warsaw
Phone: (22) 49 21 301
Fax: (22) 49 21 309
Website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl
Side effects can also be reported to the marketing authorization holder.
Reporting side effects will help gather more information on the safety of the medicine.
5. How to store Vitaminum PP 50 Polfarmex/Vitaminum PP 200 Polfarmex
The medicine should be stored out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton and blister after: "EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
There are no special precautions for storing the medicine.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste containers. You should ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer needed. This will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the packaging and other information
What Vitaminum PP 50 Polfarmex/Vitaminum PP 200 Polfarmex contains
- The active substance of the medicine is nicotinamide. One tablet contains 50 mg or 200 mg of nicotinamide.
- The other ingredients are: cornstarch, lactose monohydrate, povidone K-25, magnesium stearate.
What Vitaminum PP 50 Polfarmex/Vitaminum PP 200 Polfarmex looks like and what the packaging contains
The packaging contains 20 tablets in blisters.
Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer
Polfarmex S.A.
ul. Józefów 9
99-300 Kutno
Phone: 24 357 44 44
Date of the last update of the leaflet:

- Country of registration
- Dosage formTablets, 50 mg
- ATC codeA11HA01
- Active substance
- Prescription requiredYes
- Manufacturer
- ImporterPolfarmex S.A.
- This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a doctor before taking any medication. Oladoctor is not responsible for medical decisions based on this content.
- Alternatives to Vitaminum Pp 50 mg PolfarmexDosage form: Tablets, 200 mgActive substance: nicotinamideManufacturer: Polfarmex S.A.Prescription requiredDosage form: Tablets, 10 mgActive substance: biotinPrescription not required
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Frequently Asked Questions
Vitaminum Pp 50 mg Polfarmex requires a prescription in Poland. You can check with a doctor online whether this medicine may be appropriate for your situation.
The active ingredient in Vitaminum Pp 50 mg Polfarmex is nicotinamide. This information helps identify medicines with the same composition but different brand names.
Vitaminum Pp 50 mg Polfarmex is manufactured by Polfarmex S.A.. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.
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