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Nicotinic acid and nicotinamide are different forms of vitamin B3 found in food. These compounds have identical vitamin activity; however, their pharmacological profiles differ. Indeed, nicotinamide has an amide group, notably absent in nicotinic acid, which confers different therapeutic and side effects. Depending on the country, nicotinic acid and nicotinamide are referred to as niacin and niacinamide, respectively.