Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

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Most-Reviewed Use: ANTIBIOTICS

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Brand Name: NA

Drug Class: Vitamin, Water Soluble

FDA Category: supplement

CompendiRx Topic(s): Gut and Nutrients

Dosage Form: Tablet Oral (100 mg; different dose for hydrochloride, etc.) and Intravenous; consult specific product labeling

Common Usage: Treat vitamin B1 deficiency

How it works

Thiamine is important for nervous system function, by helping brain cells communicate better, both in terms of the insulation needed for brain cells to communicate, as well as the propagation of neural signals itself. Deficiency in thiamine can lead to neurological issues such as memory problems, seizures, delirium, and more. Thiamine also has antioxidant properties, and the body needs more of it during viral illness. Because the body can only store a limited amount of thiamine, and it has a relatively short half-life, continual dietary supplementation of thiamine is key.

Pregnancy

Thiamine is safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding; womens' requirements for thiamine may, in fact, increase during pregnancy.

Lactation

Thiamine is present endogenously in breastmilk; thiamine is safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding; womens' requirements for thiamine, in fact, increase during lactation.

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