Benfotiamine 300 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Benfotiamine 300 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 300 mg is a dietary supplement by LifeSeasons Essentials with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for diabetic nerve pain (neuropathy), supporting healthy nerve function, thiamine deficiency.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Benfotiamine 300 mg by LifeSeasons Essentials
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
Each capsule contains one active ingredient, benfotiamine, at 300 mg. The inactive ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, silica, and rice bran, which are fillers and other non-active components that help make the capsule.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for benfotiamine varies by condition. For diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage caused by diabetes), it is rated possibly effective.
For diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage caused by diabetes), it is rated possibly ineffective. For alcohol use disorder, Alzheimer disease, and peripheral neuropathy, the reliable evidence is insufficient to rate, so we can't say whether it helps.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Benfotiamine is generally well tolerated in studies, but long-term safety is not fully known. In one clinical study of 300 to 600 mg daily for 6 weeks, allergic skin reactions and slight stomach discomfort were reported, and the rate of side effects was not different from placebo.
Our safety notes say there isn't enough safety information to be sure, so they advise avoiding it unless your doctor advises otherwise. Safety while breastfeeding hasn't been well studied, so caution is advised.
Our pregnancy and lactation entry has no data on file, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for advice on your situation.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for benfotiamine, the only ingredient in this product. That is not a guarantee that none exist, so check your exact prescriptions and over-the-counter products with the search tool on this page, and confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist before you start.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Benfotiamine may be worth discussing with your doctor if you are looking at the diabetic neuropathy area, where the evidence is rated possibly effective. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a complex medication list, be extra careful and talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist first.
Because long-term safety is not fully known, ask your healthcare provider whether it fits your needs.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 24, 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 Benfotiamine 300 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | LifeSeasons Essentials |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 810034441508 |
| Net contents | 60 Veg Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 24, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 310462 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Benfotiamine 300 mg by LifeSeasons Essentials, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Benfotiamine | 300 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose, Silica, Rice Bran
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take 2 capsules daily, with or without food.
Precautions
Caution: Use only as directed.
If pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or under medical supervision for any condition, consult a healthcare professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Tamper evident. Do not use if printed safety seal under cap is broken or missing.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Formulation
No milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, soy, colors, flavors, preservatives, or magnesium stearate.
Benfotamine supports: Glucose metabolism Nerve function Kidney protection Brain, heart, intestinal and muscle function
Superior bioavailability to support nerves & glucose metabolism.
Vegetarian.
Gluten-Free.
Made in USA with globally sourced ingredients.
Formula
About Benfotamine Benfotamine is a fat-soluble derivative of thiamine (Vitamin B1). It has superior bioavailability and penetration into nerve cells than water -soluble thiamine.
Fat soluble B1
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.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2022
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Benfotiamine 300 mg by LifeSeasons Essentials label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Benfotiamine 300 mg by LifeSeasons Essentials
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Benfotiamine
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: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose, Silica, Rice Bran. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Benfotiamine 300 mg by LifeSeasons Essentials Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Benfotiamine 300 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Benfotiamine 300 mg, from the product label.
LifeSeasons Essentials
See all LifeSeasons Essentials products- Name
- LifeSeasons
- City
- Kaysville
- State
- UT
- ZipCode
- 84037
- Phone Number
- (877) 455-2826
- Web Address
- lifeseasons.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Benfotiamine 300 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Benfotiamine 300 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 1 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.
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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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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