THIAMINE (VITAMIN B-1) |
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THIAMINE (VITAMIN B-1)
BRAND & GENERIC NAMES
Betalin S
Betaxin
Bewon
Biamine
Pan-B-1
Numerous other multiple vitamin-mineral supplements.
BASIC INFORMATION
Habit forming? No
Prescription needed? No
Available as generic? Yes
Drug class: Vitamin supplement
USES
Dietary supplement to promote normal growth, development and
health.
Treatment for beri-beri (a thiamine-deficiency disease).
Dietary supplement for alcoholism, cirrhosis, overactive
thyroid, infection, breast-feeding, absorption diseases,
pregnancy, prolonged diarrhea, burns.
DOSAGE & USAGE INFORMATION
How to take:
Tablet or liquid -- Swallow with beverage or food to lessen
stomach irritation.
When to take:
At the same time each day.
If you forget a dose:
Take when remembered. Return to regular schedule.
What drug does:
Promotes normal growth and development.
Combines with an enzyme to metabolize carbohydrates.
Time lapse before drug works:
15 minutes.
Don't take with:
Any other medicines, even over-the-counter drugs such as cough
and cold medicines, nose drops, diet pills, laxatives or
caffeine, without consulting your doctor.
OVERDOSE
SYMPTOMS:
Increased severity of adverse reactions and side effects.
WHAT TO DO:
Overdose unlikely to threaten life. If child takes much larger
amount than prescribed, call doctor, poison-control center or
hospital emergency room for instructions.
POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
SYMPTOMS WHAT TO DO
Life-threatening:
Hives, rash, intense Seek emergency
itching, faintness treatment immediately.
soon after a dose
(anaphylaxis).
Common:
None expected.
Infrequent:
None expected.
Rare:
Wheezing. Discontinue. Seek emergency
treatment.
Rash or itchy Discontinue. Call
skin. doctor right away.
WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if:
You are allergic to any B vitamin.
Before you start, consult your doctor:
If you have liver or kidney disease.
Pregnancy:
No age-related problems expected.
Infants & children:
No age-related problems expected.
Prolonged use:
No age-related problems expected.
Skin & sunlight:
No age-related problems expected.
Driving or hazardous activities:
No age-related problems expected.
Discontinuing:
No age-related problems expected.
Others:
A balanced diet should provide enough thiamine for healthy
people to make supplement unnecessary. Best dietary sources of
thiamine are whole-grain cereals and meats.
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS
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| Barbiturates |
Decreased thiamine |
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POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
| Marijuana: |
None expected. |
| Tobacco: |
None expected. |
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