What treats pellagra?

Our catalog lists 2 products that may treat pellagra, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is thiamine hydrochloride.

What is the best-rated treatment for pellagra?

By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — thiamine hydrochloride ranks highest among the products we list for pellagra. Always consult a professional.

How are these treatments ranked?

By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.

What types of drugs treat pellagra?

Treatments for pellagra span FDA drug classes including nicotinic acid. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.

Best treatments for pellagra

2 products may treat pellagra, spanning FDA drug classes such as nicotinic acid. The current highest-rated option is thiamine hydrochloride. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.

Quick answer: Of the 2 drugs we list for pellagra, all are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as nicotinic acid. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for pellagra — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Treatments we list for pellagra
#	Drug	Rating	Type	Form	Class	Generic?	Pharmacy pays
1	Thiamine Hydrochloride	68/100	Prescription	Injectable	—	Generic	$2	View →
2	Niacin	Not yet rated	Prescription	Tablet	Nicotinic Acid	Generic	$8	View →

Full ranking · 2 treatments

thiamine hydrochloride

PrescriptionFDA-sourced

68/100

Thiamine Hydrochloride is a medication used to treat Beriberi, Pellagra, Thiamine Deficiency, Wernicke Encephalopathy.

(33 data points)

beriberipellagrathiamine deficiency

Pharmacy pays

$2.42 /mL

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niacin

PrescriptionFDA-sourced

New

Niacin is a nicotinic acid used to treat Hypercholesterolemia, Pellagra, Hypertriglyceridemia, Peripheral Vascular Diseases.

nicotinic acidhypercholesterolemiapellagra

Pharmacy pays

From ~$4.80/30· 3 forms

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Frequently asked

What treats pellagra?: Our catalog lists 2 products that may treat pellagra, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is thiamine hydrochloride.
What is the best-rated treatment for pellagra?: By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — thiamine hydrochloride ranks highest among the products we list for pellagra. Always consult a professional.
How are these treatments ranked?: By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
What types of drugs treat pellagra?: Treatments for pellagra span FDA drug classes including nicotinic acid. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.

Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.