Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Vitamin / mineral / nutritional supplement
What it is used for
Prophylaxis and treatment of Thiamine deficiency; supplement in the following conditions alcoholism, burns, chronic fever, gastrectomy, haemodialysis, chronic hepatic-biliary tract disease, hepatic function disorder, hyperthyroidism, prolonged infection, prolonged stress; treatment of maple syrup urine disease; treatment of pyruvate carboxylase deficiency; treatment subacute necrotizing encephalomyelopathy; treatment of hyperalaninaemia.
Warnings
Treat confirmed deficiency with monitored repletion. Avoid megadoses without indication. Iron: keep away from children (overdose lethal).
Possible side effects
GI upset (iron, high-dose vitamin C). Hypercalcaemia (vitamin D excess). Neuropathy with B6 megadoses. Flushing (niacin).
Storage
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.
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