Thiamine (Vitamin B 1) (Systemic)
Brand Names : Biamine, Betaxin, Bewon
Before Using This Dietary SupplementIf you are taking this dietary supplement without a prescription, carefully
read and follow any precautions on the label. For thiamine, the following
should be considered:
Allergies - Tell your health care professional if you have ever
had any unusual or allergic reaction to thiamine. Also tell your health care
professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives,
or dyes.
Pregnancy - It is especially important that you are receiving
enough vitamins when you become pregnant and that you continue to receive
the right amount of vitamins throughout your pregnancy. The healthy growth
and development of the fetus depend on a steady supply of nutrients from the
mother. However, taking large amounts of a dietary supplement in pregnancy
may be harmful to the mother and/or fetus and should be avoided.
Breast-feeding - It is especially important that you receive the
right amounts of vitamins so that your baby will also get the vitamins needed
to grow properly. However, taking large amounts of a dietary supplement while
breast-feeding may be harmful to the mother and/or baby and should be avoided.
Children - Problems in children have not been reported with
intake of normal daily recommended amounts.
Older adults - Problems in older adults have not been reported with
intake of normal daily recommended amounts. Studies have shown that older
adults may have lower blood levels of thiamine than younger adults. Your health
care professional may recommend that you take a vitamin supplement that contains
thiamine.
Medicines or other dietary supplements - Although certain medicines or dietary supplements should not be used together
at all, in other cases they may be used together even if an interaction might
occur. In these cases, your health care professional may want to change the
dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional
if you are taking any other dietary supplement or prescription or nonprescription
(over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
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