B-1 100 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by NOW
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking B-1 100 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
B-1 100 mg is a dietary supplement by NOW 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.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of B-1 100 mg by NOW
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: thiamine (vitamin B1) at 100 mg per tablet. Thiamine is an essential B vitamin your body needs for energy production and nerve function.
The tablet also contains inactive ingredients like microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, and magnesium stearate, which are common binders and fillers.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Thiamine is effective for treating thiamine deficiency and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, a serious neurological condition tied to severe deficiency. It's possibly effective for dysmenorrhea (period cramps).
For mosquito repellent and heart failure, the evidence doesn't support it.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Thiamine is generally very safe when taken by mouth in normal amounts. Allergic reactions like dermatitis are rare; injected thiamine can rarely cause more serious hypersensitivity reactions, but oral supplements don't pose that risk.
Thiamine is needed in pregnancy and while breastfeeding — use only the amounts your provider recommends rather than megadoses.
Meds to double-check
Minor interactions only
Check trimethoprim (Proloprim) or any other antibiotics in this class before taking this supplement — it may raise your thiamine levels slightly. We have no other documented interactions for the ingredient we could check, but use the medication search on this page for your specific drugs.
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.
B-1 100 mg is a straightforward thiamine supplement for people who need it to treat or prevent deficiency. If you take trimethoprim or other antibiotics, check your exact medication with the tool on this page before starting.
Talk to your pharmacist if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or on any prescription drugs.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 20, 2024.
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
General information
Key facts about B-1 100 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | NOW |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 733739004468 |
| Net contents | 100 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 20, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 313569 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for B-1 100 mg by NOW, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamine | 100 mg | 8333% |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Usage: Take 1 tablet daily with a meal.
Formula
Vitamin B-1, also known as Thiamin, is a member of the B-Vitamin family that is naturally found in cereal grains, beans, nuts, eggs, and meats. Thiamin is involved in numerous body functions, including nervous system and muscle functioning, the flow of electrolytes in and out of nerve and muscle cells, carbohydrate metabolism, and the production of hydrochloric acid, which is necessary for proper digestion.
Triangle K (Kosher)
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Caution: For adults only.
Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Formulation
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
Nervous System Health Supports energy production Healthy nerve tissue
Non-GMO
Vegetarian/Vegan
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.
FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Triangle K (Kosher)
GMP Quality Assured
General Statements
Vitamins Family owned since 1968.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
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B-1 100 mg by NOW label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in B-1 100 mg by NOW
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.
Thiamine
Interacts with3 drugs
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 & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
B-1 100 mg by NOW Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
NOW B-1 100 mg contains thiamine, which has a documented interaction with one antibiotic.
Trimethoprim (Proloprim), used to treat certain bacterial infections, may increase blood levels of thiamine by blocking how your body clears it through the kidneys and liver. This is rated Minor severity.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
No other medication interactions are documented for thiamine in our data. If you take trimethoprim or any other prescription medication, run them through the medication checker on this page to be sure.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in B-1 100 mg interact with 3 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in B-1 100 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Thiamine
Sulfadiazine, TrimethoprimCoptin
How Sulfadiazine, Trimethoprim interacts with B-1 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ThiamineTrimethoprim (proloprim) Minor
Interaction Summary
Trimethoprim might increase blood levels of thiamine.
Read the full Thiamine + Sulfadiazine, Trimethoprim interactionSulfamethoxazole, TrimethoprimBactrim, Bactrim DS, Bactrim IV, Cotrim, Cotrim DS, Cotrimix +9 more
How Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim interacts with B-1 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ThiamineTrimethoprim (proloprim) Minor
Interaction Summary
Trimethoprim might increase blood levels of thiamine.
Read the full Thiamine + Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim interactionTrimethoprimProloprim, Trimpex
How Trimethoprim interacts with B-1 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ThiamineTrimethoprim (proloprim) Minor
Interaction Summary
Trimethoprim might increase blood levels of thiamine.
Read the full Thiamine + Trimethoprim interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in B-1 100 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.
Thiamine
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for B-1 100 mg, from the product label.
NOW
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- NOW FOODS
- Street Address
- 395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd.
- City
- Bloomingdale
- State
- IL
- ZipCode
- 60108
- Web Address
- www.nowfoods.com
B-1 100 mg by NOW: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind B-1 100 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
B-1 100 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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
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
- McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Thiamine hydrochloride injection package insert. Lake Zurich, IL: Fresenius Kabi, LLC; September 2019.
- 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.
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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