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Dietary supplement

Benfotiamine Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Powder Category: Vitamin
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Benfotiamine is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com 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 by BulkSupplements.com

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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 a single active ingredient: benfotiamine, a fat-soluble form of thiamine (vitamin B1). Benfotiamine is a synthetic compound designed to be absorbed more readily by the body than regular thiamine.

The powder form contains no inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Benfotiamine's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Benfotiamine for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Diabetic neuropathy — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Benfotiamine is possibly effective for diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage from diabetes). It is possibly ineffective for diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage from diabetes).

For alcohol use disorder, Alzheimer disease, and peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage outside the brain and spinal cord), the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate whether it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Benfotiamine

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.

Benfotiamine is generally well tolerated in the studies we have, but long-term safety is not fully known. In one small clinical trial, a small number of participants reported allergic skin reactions and slight gastrointestinal discomfort, but these rates were no different from placebo.

There isn't enough safety data to know whether benfotiamine is safe during pregnancy, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice. Safety while breastfeeding has not been well studied, so caution is advised — check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Benfotiamine

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the medications we could check. Run your exact medications through the search tool on this page, then confirm with your 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.

If you have diabetic neuropathy, benfotiamine may be worth discussing with your doctor, since there's possibly effective evidence for it. Long-term safety data is limited, and pregnancy and breastfeeding safety aren't well established, so those are conversations to have with your own doctor or pharmacist.

No drug interactions are documented for this ingredient, but do run your medications through the checker below to be thorough.

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 Aug 23, 2021.

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 Benfotiamine, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X001FEVLV3
Net contents 10 Gram(s); 0.35 Oz(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2021
DSLD ID 253565
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Benfotiamine by BulkSupplements.com, 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:
150 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
150 mg
Servings per container
67
UPC/BARCODE
X001FEVLV3
IngredientAmount% DV
Benfotiamine150 mg--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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General Statements

Clean & pure bulk supplements

Formulation

Free of: Sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 150 mg once of twice daily with at least 8 oz of water, or as directed by a physician. Use an accurate milligram scale to measure.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool, dark place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

See for yourself

Benfotiamine by BulkSupplements.com label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Benfotiamine by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size150 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container67 Amounts shown are per serving.

Benfotiamine

No known
interactions
150 mg per serving

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Benfotiamine by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Benfotiamine. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Benfotiamine, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Benfotiamine by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Benfotiamine by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Benfotiamine. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Benfotiamine 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 benfotiamine safe to take while pregnant?
There isn't enough safety data to know whether benfotiamine is safe during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about the pros and cons for your situation before you take it.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Safety while breastfeeding hasn't been well studied, so caution is advised. Check with your doctor or pharmacist first — they can help you weigh the risks and benefits for you and your baby.
What is benfotiamine used for?
Benfotiamine is a fat-soluble form of thiamine (vitamin B1). The evidence we have is possibly effective for diabetic neuropathy — nerve damage from diabetes — but insufficient for other conditions like Alzheimer disease and peripheral neuropathy.
What side effects does benfotiamine have?
In a clinical trial, a small number of people reported allergic skin reactions and slight stomach discomfort, but these rates were the same as placebo. Most people tolerate it well, though long-term safety isn't fully known.
Does this powder have any fillers or other ingredients?
No — this is pure benfotiamine powder with no inactive ingredients added.

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The Full Monographs Behind Benfotiamine’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Benfotiamine'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.

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
  1. 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

See these in context on the Benfotiamine monograph →

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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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