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How and when to take thiamine - Brand names: Benerva, Tyvera, Athiam, ThiaDose, ThiamEss
Dosage and strength
Thiamine comes as tablets containing 50mg or 100mg of thiamine.
It also comes as slow-release tablets containing 100mg of thiamine and as a liquid containing 100mg in 5ml.
Your dose depends on why you need thiamine and whether it's been prescribed by a doctor.
Mild thiamine deficiency
The usual dose for adults is between 25mg and 100mg, taken once a day.
Severe thiamine deficiency
The usual dose for adults is 100mg, taken 2 or 3 times a day.
Dose for children
If your child is prescribed thiamine, the doctor will use your child's weight to work out the right dose.
Changes to your dose
For treating a vitamin B1 deficiency, your dose will usually stay the same until your levels are back to normal and your symptoms improve.
Once your levels are OK, your doctor will probably put you on a lower dose to make sure you do not become deficient again.
How to take it
You can take thiamine with or without food.
Swallow the tablet whole with a drink of water.
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