Thiamine - Vitamin B1
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Thiamine is a type of vitamin B.
It is recommended as a vitamin supplement for people who cannot get sufficient vitamin B1 from their normal diet.
It is unlikely to cause side-effects.
Överblick
Thiamine is vitamin B1 and is used to treat or prevent thiamine deficiency.
It is available as tablets, modified-release tablets, and oral liquid medicine.
You can take it at any time of day, with or without food.
It is unlikely to cause side-effects at recommended doses.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have had an allergic reaction to medicine.
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About thiamine
Typ av medicin | Vitamin B1 |
Används för | Thiamine deficiency |
Även kallad | Athiam®; ThiaDose®; ThiamEss® |
Tillgänglig som | Tablets, modified-release tablets, oral liquid medicine |
Thiamine is a type of vitamin B. Several different substances belong to the group of vitamins known as the B vitamins. Thiamine is known as vitamin B1.
Foods that are good natural sources of thiamine are cereals, nuts, peas, beans and pork. Although thiamine deficiency tends to be rare in the UK, your doctor may recommend that you take a supplement of thiamine if for some reason you cannot get sufficient vitamin B1 from your normal diet.
Thiamine is also an ingredient of a number of multiple-vitamin preparations that are available to buy without a prescription.
Before taking thiamine
Tillbaka till innehållTo make sure that this is the right treatment for you, before you start taking thiamine it is important that you speak with a doctor or pharmacist:
Om du är gravid eller ammar. Detta beror på att när du väntar eller matar ett barn, bör du endast ta mediciner på rekommendation av en läkare.
Om du någonsin har haft en allergisk reaktion mot en medicin.
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How to take thiamine
Tillbaka till innehållBefore you start taking thiamine, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack.
Thiamine tablets are usually taken once a day. Doses of 25-100 mg are sufficient to prevent mild deficiency. You can take the tablets at whatever time of day you find easiest to remember, either before or after meals. If you have been prescribed a higher dose (200-300 mg daily), your doctor will recommend that you take this as one tablet (100 mg) two or three times a day.
Do not take more than the dose which has been recommended or prescribed.
Få ut det mesta av din behandling
Tillbaka till innehållIt is likely that your doctor will give you some lifestyle and dietary advice. It is important you follow any recommendations you are given about eating a well-balanced diet and not drinking alcohol.
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Can thiamine cause problems?
Tillbaka till innehållThiamine is unlikely to cause any side-effects at the recommended doses. If, however, you experience any symptoms which you think may be due to the tablets, please speak with your doctor or pharmacist for further advice.
How to store thiamine
Tillbaka till innehållFörvara alla läkemedel utom räckhåll och synhåll för barn.
Förvara på en sval, torr plats, borta från direkt värme och ljus.
Viktig information om alla läkemedel
Tillbaka till innehållViktig information om alla läkemedel
Om du ska genomgå en operation eller tandbehandling, informera den som utför behandlingen om vilka mediciner du tar.
Never take more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you or someone else might have taken an overdose of this medicine, go to the accident and emergency department of your local hospital for advice. Take the container with you, even if it is empty.
This medicine is for you. Do not give it to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Behåll inte föråldrade eller oönskade mediciner. Ta dem till ditt lokala apotek som kommer att ta hand om dem åt dig.
If you have any questions about the medicine ask your pharmacist.
Rapportera biverkningar av ett läkemedel eller vaccin
Om du upplever biverkningar kan du rapportera dem online via Yellow Card webbplats.
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Kontrollera möjliga interaktioner mellan läkemedel, kosttillskott och livsmedel innan du tar dem tillsammans.
Vanliga frågor
What is thiamine, and why is it important?
Thiamine is a fundamental type of vitamin B, specifically known as vitamin B1. It is essential for normal bodily functions, and while deficiencies are uncommon in the UK, your doctor might suggest a supplement if your usual diet doesn't supply enough.
Which everyday foods naturally contain thiamine?
Good natural sources of thiamine include various everyday foods such as cereals, nuts, peas, beans, and pork. Incorporating these into your diet can help ensure you get sufficient vitamin B1.
Who should discuss thiamine supplementation with a doctor before taking it?
You should speak with a doctor or pharmacist before taking thiamine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have previously had an allergic reaction to any medicine. This ensures the treatment is appropriate and safe for your specific circumstances.
Does thiamine need to be taken with food, or at a specific time of day?
Thiamine tablets can be taken at any time of day that you find most convenient to remember, either before or after your meals. The instructions provided with your medicine will confirm this, but generally, there's no strict requirement to take it with food.
What should I do if I think I've taken too much thiamine?
If you suspect that you or someone else might have taken an overdose of thiamine, you should immediately go to the accident and emergency department of your local hospital for advice. Remember to take the medicine container with you, even if it is empty.
Vidare läsning och referenser
- Manufacturer's PIL, Thiamine hydrochloride 100 mg tablets; Flamingo Pharma (UK) Ltd, The electronic Medicines Compendium. Dated March 2020.
- Mediciner Komplett BNF 89:e Utgåvan; Brittiska Läkarföreningen och Kungliga Farmaceutiska Sällskapet i Storbritannien, London.
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Michael Stewart, MRPharmS
Ansvarig för granskning av medicinbroschyrer – Konsult, Apotekare
BPharm (Hons), MRPharmS
Michael är en apotekare som arbetar i Midlands och South Yorkshire med mer än 20 års erfarenhet av att ge råd om läkemedel och medicinska tillstånd. Han har en stark bakgrund inom vårdutbildning och har producerat och levererat utbildningskurser för apoteksteam och personal inom vårdboenden, inklusive sjuksköterskor. Han har också bidragit till apoteksrådgivande styrelser för hantering av mindre allvarliga tillstånd i samhället.
Om recensenten
Sid Dajani
Sultan Dajani tog examen vid London School of Pharmacy 1994 och blev den yngsta valda medlemmen i Royal Pharmaceutical Society-rådet sedan dess grundande 1842.
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Next review due: 11 Nov 2027
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