Western Drugs Pvt. Ltd. Offers Niacin. Western Drugs Pvt. Ltd. Is an ISO 9001: 2000 certified company and is also WHO-GMP certified. Niacin is also known as Nicotinic Acid, Vitamin PP. The chemical name of Niacin is 3 - Pyridine carboxylic acid. It complies with BP/ EP / USP / IP / JP / FCC specification. Niacin is available in both powder and granular forms. Niacin or Nicotinic Acid promotes release of energy from foods, enhances proper nervous system functioning and aids in lowering cholesterol. Niacin finds application in the pharmaceuticals formulation, Dietary Food Industry, Vitamins or Minerals Premix, Nutritional Ingredients, Breakfast Cereals and many others. Niacin or Nicotinic Acid is a nutrient additive used in food, feed and pharmaceuticals. It is an essential vitamin of the B group better known as Vitamin B3. It is important for the release of energy from carbohydrates and fats, the metabolism of protein, making certain hormones. It is used for enrichment of cereals, flour, rice and dry food preparations, for meat and fish curing preparation. Niacin reduces LDL [bad] cholesterol and increases HDL [good] cholesterol.