About vitamin b
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) supplement
Used for
- Prevention and treatment of thiamine deficiency
- Treatment of beriberi
- Treatment of Wernicke encephalopathy, alongside urgent medical care
Usual adult dose
By mouth, commonly 50–100 mg daily for deficiency; severe deficiency needs clinician-directed treatment.
Usual dose in children
Dose depends on age and condition; clinician-directed treatment is required.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Stomach discomfort
- Itching or rash
- Rare allergic reaction
Important warnings
- Severe deficiency or Wernicke encephalopathy requires urgent medical care.
- Injection can rarely cause serious allergic reactions.
- Treating thiamine deficiency may require checking and correcting other nutritional deficiencies.
Pregnancy
Thiamine is an essential nutrient; use recommended amounts. Higher doses should be clinician-directed.
Breastfeeding
Thiamine is compatible with breastfeeding at usual nutritional doses.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.