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Allithiamine 50 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Ecological Formulas

Capsule Category: Vitamin
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Allithiamine 50 mg is a dietary supplement by Ecological Formulas with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for preventing or treating thiamine deficiency, beriberi, wernicke-korsakoff syndrome (alcohol-related).Based on those ingredients, 3 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Thiamine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Allithiamine 50 mg by Ecological Formulas

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: thiamine (also called vitamin B1), supplied as allithiamine, a form that your body converts to thiamine. Thiamine is an essential B vitamin your body needs to turn food into energy and support nerve and heart function.

The capsule also holds microcrystalline cellulose, gelatin, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Vitamin B1 nutritional support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Thiamine deficiency, Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS), Beriberi, Energy metabolism.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Thiamine is rated "Effective" for Thiamine deficiency (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Thiamine is rated "Effective" for Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS).

Thiamine is effective for treating thiamine deficiency and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (a serious condition caused by severe thiamine lack, often seen in people with alcohol use disorder). It's possibly effective for dysmenorrhea (painful periods).

The evidence doesn't support its use as a mosquito repellent or for heart failure.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Thiamine

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Thiamine is generally very safe when taken by mouth at normal doses. Allergic reactions like dermatitis are rare, and they're even rarer when you take it orally rather than by injection.

Thiamine is essential during pregnancy and breastfeeding, so supplementing is fine — just use doses your doctor or midwife recommends rather than megadoses on your own.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Thiamine

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Thiamine.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 3 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take trimethoprim, mention this supplement to your pharmacist before you start — it may raise your thiamine blood levels. No other medication interactions are documented for the thiamine in this product.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

This is a straightforward B vitamin supplement good for correcting or preventing thiamine deficiency and for certain neurological conditions. If you take trimethoprim (an antibiotic), let your pharmacist know you're adding this so they can monitor your thiamine levels.

Otherwise, it's well tolerated and worth discussing with your provider if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have specific health concerns.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 2023.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Allithiamine 50 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Ecological Formulas
Barcode (UPC) 696859130687
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2023
DSLD ID 299764
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), No Allergies, Gluten Free
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Allithiamine 50 mg by Ecological Formulas, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
696859130687
IngredientAmount% DV
Thiamine50 mg--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Formula

Allithiamine contains a special form of vitamin B1 and other nutritional co-factors that are naturally occurring in garlic.

(Vitamin B1)

Formulation

This formula is free of corn, soy, yeast, wheat, phenol or other common food or chemical allergens.

Gluten free, casein free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Take one capsule per day, or as directed by a physician.

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Allithiamine 50 mg by Ecological Formulas label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Allithiamine 50 mg by Ecological Formulas

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Thiamine

Interacts with
3 drugs
50 mg per serving Form: Thiamine Tetrahydrofurfuryl Disulfide

Thiamine (vitamin B1) is an essential nutrient your body needs to turn food into energy and to keep your nerves and heart healthy. Most people get eno...

Thiamine monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Allithiamine 50 mg by Ecological Formulas Drug Interactions

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3Drugs
3 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Allithiamine 50 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Thiamine1 drug type · 3 drugs

Trimethoprim (Proloprim)

Trimethoprim might increase blood levels of thiamine.
In vitro, animal, and clinical research suggest that trimethoprim inhibits intestinal thiamine transporter ThTR-2, hepatic transporter OCT1, and renal transporters OCT2, MATE1, and MATE2, resulting in paradoxically increased thiamine plasma concentrations.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Allithiamine 50 mg, from the product label.

Ecological Formulas

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Name
ECOLOGICAL FORMULAS
Street Address
1061-B SHARY CIRCLE
City
CONCORD
State
CA
ZipCode
94518
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Allithiamine 50 mg by Ecological Formulas: Common Questions

Does Allithiamine 50 mg by Ecological Formulas interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Allithiamine 50 mg has a known interaction with 3 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Allithiamine 50 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is thiamine safe to take during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Yes. Thiamine is actually needed during both pregnancy and breastfeeding, so a supplement is fine. Just stick to the dose your doctor or midwife recommends rather than taking extra on your own.
What's allithiamine, and how is it different from regular thiamine?
Allithiamine is a form of thiamine that your body converts into regular thiamine (B1) once you take it. It's still the same vitamin — just a different chemical form your body can use.
Can thiamine actually repel mosquitoes?
The evidence doesn't support that. While some people swear by it, the data shows it's probably ineffective as a mosquito repellent.
What's Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, and how does thiamine help?
It's a serious neurological condition that develops from severe thiamine deficiency, most often in people with long-term alcohol use disorder. Thiamine is proven effective at treating it.
Are there any common side effects from taking thiamine?
Allergic reactions like dermatitis are very rare when you take it by mouth. Most people tolerate it without any issues at all.

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The Full Monographs Behind Allithiamine 50 mg’s Ingredients

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Sources & How We Checked

Allithiamine 50 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 7 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Thiamine 7 references
  1. McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
  2. Yates AA, Schlicker SA, Suitor CW. Dietary reference intakes: The new basis for recommendations for calcium and related nutrients, B vitamins, and choline. J Am Diet Assoc 1998;98:699-706. PubMed
  3. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline (2000). Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2000. Available at: http://b
  4. Rogovik, A. L., Vohra, S., and Goldman, R. D. Safety considerations and potential interactions of vitamins: should vitamins be considered drugs? Ann.Pharmacother. 2010;44(2):311-324. PubMed
  5. Arruti N, Bernedo N, Audicana MT, Villarreal O, Uriel O, Muñoz D. Systemic allergic dermatitis caused by thiamine after iontophoresis. Contact Dermatitis. 2013 Dec;69(6):375-6. PubMed
  6. Thiamine hydrochloride injection package insert. Lake Zurich, IL: Fresenius Kabi, LLC; September 2019.
  7. Vora B, Wen A, Yee SW, et al. The Effect of Trimethoprim on Thiamine Absorption: A Transporter-Mediated Drug-Nutrient Interaction. Clin Pharmacol Ther 2023;114(2):381-392.

See these in context on the Thiamine monograph →

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