What is Niacin (nicotinic acid) used for?

Niacin (nicotinic acid) is indicated for: Niacin deficiency, Yolk emboli.

Which species have cited Niacin (nicotinic acid) dosing data?

Niacin (nicotinic acid) dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: African Grey Parrot, Turkey.

Is Niacin (nicotinic acid) a controlled substance?

Niacin (nicotinic acid) is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

Niacin (nicotinic acid)

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Niacin (nicotinic acid) is dosed at 50 mg/kg PO q8h in african grey parrots, per 725. Quesenberry K. Avian neurologic disorders. In: Birchard S, Sherding R, eds. Manual of Small Animal Practice, 2nd ed., Saunders, Philadelphia, PA; 2000:1459- 1463. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.476 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.11 (Nutritional/Mineral Support and Supplementation Used in Birds). Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Drug Class

Supplement

Routes

Indications

Niacin deficiencyYolk emboli

Species with Niacin (nicotinic acid) dosing data (2 dose rules)

African Grey Parrot Turkey

Species references:All African Grey Parrot drugs All Turkey drugs

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Weak×1Moderate×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

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· 128. Leeson S. Vitamin deficiencies in poultry. Merck Veterinary Manual. Kenilworth, NJ: Merck & Co. Available at: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/poultry/nutrition-and-management-poultry/vitamin-deficiencies-in-poultry. Accessed July 26, 2020. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.652
· 725. Quesenberry K. Avian neurologic disorders. In: Birchard S, Sherding R, eds. Manual of Small Animal Practice, 2nd ed., Saunders, Philadelphia, PA; 2000:1459- 1463. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.476 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.11 (Nutritional/Mineral Support and Supplementation Used in Birds).

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