Thiamine Benefits & Uses

Thiamine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Vitamin B1 deficiency

Other Benefits

Nutritional Deficiency

Thiamine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Vitamin B1 deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: then 5 to 10 mg orally daily for 1 month
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Vitamin B1 deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: then 5 to 10 mg orally daily for 1 month

Thiamine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Thiamine is used -

Thiamine Related Warnings

Is the use of Thiamine safe for pregnant women?

Thiamine is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Thiamine safe during breastfeeding?

Thiamine does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Thiamine on the Kidneys?

Thiamine does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Thiamine on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Thiamine on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Thiamine on the Heart?

Thiamine is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Thiamine with Other Drugs

Thiamine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Thiamine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Thiamine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Thiamine

Is this Thiamine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Thiamine has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Thiamine will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Thiamine does not show any kind of adverse effect.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Thiamine is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Thiamine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Thiamine

You can take Thiamine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Thiamine

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Thiamine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown