About thiamine hcl vitamin b
Vitamin B1 replacement
Used for
- Prevention and treatment of thiamine deficiency
- Treatment of beriberi and Wernicke encephalopathy
Usual adult dose
Dose depends on the condition; severe deficiency is commonly treated with 100 mg by injection daily, then adjusted to response.
Common side effects
- Injection-site pain or irritation
- Nausea
- Sweating
- Rare severe allergic reaction
Important warnings
- Injectable thiamine can rarely cause anaphylaxis, especially with repeated doses.
- Use the injectable form when oral treatment is unsuitable or urgent.
- Give promptly when Wernicke encephalopathy is suspected.
Pregnancy
Use when clinically needed; treating thiamine deficiency is important during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Thiamine is compatible with breastfeeding when used at recommended doses.
Interactions
- No major interactions are well established.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.