Benfotiamine 150 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Klaire Labs
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Benfotiamine 150 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
Benfotiamine 150 mg is a dietary supplement by Klaire Labs with 2 active ingredients. 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 Benfotiamine 150 mg by Klaire Labs
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 two active ingredients: thiamine and benfotiamine. Thiamine is the water-soluble B vitamin your body needs for energy metabolism and nerve function.
Benfotiamine is a fat-soluble form of thiamine designed to be absorbed more readily into tissues like nerves and eyes. The capsule itself is vegetarian, and the inactive ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose (a binder), L-leucine, and silicon dioxide.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Thiamine is effective for treating thiamine deficiency and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (a serious condition caused by severe thiamine lack). It's possibly effective for menstrual cramps.
Benfotiamine shows possibly effective evidence for diabetic nerve pain, but the data is insufficient for Alzheimer's disease, peripheral neuropathy, and alcohol use disorder. The evidence doesn't support either ingredient for heart failure or as a mosquito repellent.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Thiamine is generally very safe by mouth at normal doses; allergic skin reactions are rare. Benfotiamine is generally well tolerated in studies, though long-term safety isn't fully known.
In one trial, a small number of people reported allergic skin reactions or mild stomach discomfort, at rates no different from placebo. Thiamine is needed in pregnancy and while breastfeeding and is rated likely safe, but use supplement doses only as advised by your provider.
Safety information for benfotiamine in pregnancy and breastfeeding is limited, so discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist before using it in these situations.
Meds to double-check
Minor interactions only
If you take trimethoprim (an antibiotic), check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product—thiamine levels in your blood may rise. No other interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check, but run your full medication list through the search tool on this page to be thorough.
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 product may help with thiamine deficiency or Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, and benfotiamine might offer some benefit for diabetic nerve pain. If you take trimethoprim or other antibiotics, check the interaction tool first and confirm with your doctor or pharmacist.
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your provider before starting—they can advise you on whether this supplement is right for you.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 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
General information
Key facts about Benfotiamine 150 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Klaire Labs |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 828054001275 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 23, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 280436 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Benfotiamine 150 mg by Klaire Labs, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamine | 150 mg | 12500% |
| Benfotiamine | 150 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, Microcrystalline Cellulose, L-Leucine, Silicon Dioxide
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Formulation
Free of the following common allergens: milk/casein, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, gluten, soybeans, corn, and yeast. Contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.
Produced under a strict quality management system in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and third-party quality certifications.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: 1 capsule daily with food or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Formula
Benfotiamine is a lipid-soluble derivative of vitamin B1 (thiamin) with high bioavailability. It is better absorbed than water-soluble forms of thiamin and has an estimated bioavailability of up to 3.6 times as high as compared to thiamin hydrochloride, making benfotiamine especially useful for people with absorption difficulties.
Precautions
Do not use if shrinkwrap is broken or missing.
Caution: If you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or taking prescription drugs, consult your physician before using this product.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place (59 degrees F - 85 degrees F) away from direct light.
FDA Statement of Identity
Vitamin B1 Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
SFI
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Benfotiamine 150 mg by Klaire Labs 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 Benfotiamine 150 mg by Klaire Labs
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
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 & interactionsBenfotiamine
No knowninteractions
Benfotiamine is a man-made, fat-soluble form of vitamin B1 (thiamine) that the body may absorb more easily than regular thiamine. It is mostly studied...
Benfotiamine monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, Microcrystalline Cellulose, L-Leucine, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Benfotiamine 150 mg by Klaire Labs Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Benfotiamine 150 mg by Klaire Labs contains thiamine, which has a minor interaction with trimethoprim (an antibiotic used to treat certain infections).
Trimethoprim can block the way your body normally removes thiamine, which may raise thiamine levels in your blood. Altogether, these interactions span 3 individual medications.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Benfotiamine itself—the fat-soluble form of thiamine in this product—has no interactions documented in our data. That said, absence of documented interactions is not a guarantee none exist.
Run your exact medications through the interaction checker on this page to be sure, and let your doctor or pharmacist know what you're taking before you start this supplement.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Benfotiamine 150 mg interact with 3 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 2 ingredients in Benfotiamine 150 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Thiamine
Sulfadiazine, TrimethoprimCoptin
How Sulfadiazine, Trimethoprim interacts with Benfotiamine 150 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 Benfotiamine 150 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 Benfotiamine 150 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 Benfotiamine 150 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 Benfotiamine 150 mg, from the product label.
Klaire Labs
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- SFI USA
- City
- Reno
- State
- NV
- ZipCode
- 89521
- Web Address
- Klaire.com
Benfotiamine 150 mg by Klaire Labs: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Benfotiamine 150 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Thiamine
Interacts with 3 drugsThiamine (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 enough from food, but supplements are clear...
Read the full Thiamine monograph → Herb & supplement monographBenfotiamine
Benfotiamine is a man-made, fat-soluble form of vitamin B1 (thiamine) that the body may absorb more easily than regular thiamine. It is mostly studied for diabetic nerve problems, but the ev...
Read the full Benfotiamine monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Benfotiamine 150 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 8 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.
Benfotiamine 1 reference
- Stracke H, Gaus W, Achenbach U, Federlin K, Bretzel RG. Benfotiamine in diabetic polyneuropathy (BENDIP): results of a randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical study. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 2008;116(10):600-5. PubMed
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