What is Thiamine Hcl: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Jan 13, 2021  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Thiamine Hcl overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Optimum Vitamin B-1, Sundown Naturals B1, Sundown Naturals B1, Vitamin B1 AvPak, Sundown Naturals B1

Generic Names:

  • Thiamine Hcl

Uses:

  • Thiamine, another name for Vitamin B-1, is used to treat thiamine-deficiency (not enough thiamine in the body).

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Nutriceutical, Nutritive Agent

Forms:

  • Tablet, Capsule, Liquid

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What form(s) does Thiamine Hcl come in

  • Tablet

  • Capsule

  • Liquid

What are common Thiamine Hcl doses?

  • Bottle 100 Tablets

  • Bottle 25GM of

  • Bottle 100GM of

  • Vial 2ML of 100MG/ML

  • Tablet 100MG

Common Thiamine Hcl prescriptions

  • Thiamine HCl
    100 tablets bottle

  • Thiamine HCl
    1000 tablets bottle

  • Thiamine HCl
    100mg tablet

  • Thiamine HCl
    2ml of 100mg/ml vial

  • Thiamine HCl
    2ml of 200mg/2ml vial

How to take Thiamine Hcl

  • Your doctor will tell you how much and when to take your medicine. Keep all medicine away from children.

  • You may take your medicine with or without food.

  • Measure your oral liquid medicine using a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much and when to take your medicine. Keep all medicine away from children.

  • You may take your medicine with or without food.

  • Measure your oral liquid medicine using a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup.

  • Missing a dose is generally not a cause for concern.

What to do if you miss a dose of Thiamine Hcl

  • Take the missed dose as soon as possible.

  • Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose.

  • Missing a dose is generally not a cause for concern.

  • You should not use two doses at the same time.

Thiamine Hcl contraindications

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to thiamine (Vitamin B-1).

Thiamine Hcl warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you become pregnant.

  • Swelling of face, lips or eyelids

Thiamine Hcl interactions

  • Follow your doctor's orders if he or she has given you a special diet.

Thiamine Hcl side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Swelling of face, lips or eyelids

  • Itching or trouble breathing