About thiamine disulphide vitamin b
Vitamin B1 supplement
Used for
- Prevention and treatment of vitamin B1 deficiency
- Beriberi caused by vitamin B1 deficiency
- Nerve symptoms caused by vitamin B1 deficiency
Usual adult dose
For uncomplicated deficiency, usual oral vitamin B1 doses are 25–100 mg daily. Dosing depends on the formulation and severity.
Usual dose in children
For mild deficiency, usual oral vitamin B1 doses are 10–25 mg daily; dosing depends on age and formulation.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Stomach discomfort
- Rare allergic reactions
Important warnings
- Neurobion formulations may also contain vitamins B6 and B12.
- Severe deficiency may require injectable vitamin B1.
- Not all nerve symptoms are caused by vitamin deficiency.
- Prolonged high-dose vitamin B6 can cause nerve damage.
Pregnancy
Vitamin B1 is generally safe at recommended nutritional doses. Higher treatment doses require medical supervision.
Breastfeeding
Vitamin B1 passes into breast milk and is generally safe at recommended nutritional doses.
Interactions
- Furosemide can increase vitamin B1 loss.
- Fluorouracil may interfere with vitamin B1 activity.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.