Formulation:
Tablet
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Manufacturer:
Jamieson
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Alternate Names:Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
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What is Vitamin B1 (thiamine) used for? |
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) is used in patients 4 years of age and older to treat vitamin B1 deficiency (a severe form is called beriberi). Doctors may occasionally prescribe it for other reasons.
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When should Vitamin B1 (thiamine) not be taken?
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Do not take Vitamin B1 (thiamine) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Vitamin B1 (thiamine) |
What precautions should I follow when taking Vitamin B1 (thiamine) ?
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Before using Vitamin B1 (thiamine), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription medicine or dietary supplements if you have any other medical condition, such as Wernicke's-Korsakoff syndrome |
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Vitamin B1 (thiamine)?
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Critically ill patients or those with malabsorption syndromes should also be treated by the i.v. or i.m. route. |
What are the side effects of Vitamin B1 (thiamine)?
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Most severe:ÿ Bluish skin; discoloration; tightness in the throat; breathing difficulty.
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Most common:ÿ Weakness; restlessness; itching; hives; sweating; feeling of warmth; flushing; nausea; fluid retention; tingling.
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Other: Feeling of warmth, pruritus, urticaria, weakness, sweating, nausea, restlessness, tightness of the throat, angioneurotic edema, cyanosis, pulmonary edema, hemorrhage into the gastrointestinal tract, collapse and death
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How should I take Vitamin B1 (thiamine)?
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How much medicine you take and how often it is taken depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Vitamin B1 (thiamine) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Most people on balanced diets do not need vitamin supplements. Follow the dietary guidelines given to you by your health care provider. It is unusual for vitamin B1 deficiency to occur alone. Other vitamin supplements may be needed. Consult your pharmacist or doctor. Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) - Adult males: 1.2 to 1.5 mg. Adult females: 1 to 1.1 mg. Common sources of B1: Pork, liver, brewer's yeast, legumes, beef, milk, nuts, whole grains, and enriched flour. Do not take any over-the-counter or prescription medications or dietary supplements without talking with your health care provider. Patients with other medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Vitamin B1 (thiamine). Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised to by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider.
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How should Vitamin B1 (thiamine) be stored?
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Store Vitamin B1 (thiamine) at room temperature, in a cool, dry place. Protect from direct heat and moisture. |
General Information:
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| If you have any questions about Vitamin B1 (thiamine), please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. Vitamin B1 (thiamine) is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about Vitamin B1 (thiamine). If you have any questions about Vitamin B1 (thiamine), ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
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