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Latest prescription information about Thiamine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Thiamine
Pronunciation : thye' a min
Trade Name(s): 
India- Thai, Thiamin In, Tim, Thiamine M, Thymine Thiamine HCL, Thai, Fide 75, Benalgis, Vit B1, Therabine.
International- Vitamin B1, Thiamilate.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is a water-soluble vitamin of the B complex, prescribed for thiamine deficiency, beriberi and acute alcoholic intoxification.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 


Hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X
Category A : Adequate and well-controlled human studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).


When it is to be taken : 
Adult: PO – The recommended dose is 10-25 mg/day in single or divided doses.
IM/IV- The recommended dose range is 20-100mg/day.
How it should be taken : 
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.
Special Instruction : 
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of wernicke-korsakoff syndrome, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Side Effects : 
Thiamine tablets usually do not cause any side effects.
Other Precautions : 
*Avoid excess dosage.
Storage Conditions : 
Store it at room temperature and in an airtight container.

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