Benfotiamine Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Benfotiamine 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 is a dietary supplement by Seeking Health 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 Seeking Health
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: benfotiamine, a fat-soluble form of thiamine (vitamin B1). The capsule shell and the fillers inside — cellulose, L-leucine, and silicon dioxide — are inactive ingredients that help deliver the benfotiamine.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Benfotiamine has possibly effective evidence for diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage from high blood sugar). For diabetic kidney disease (nephropathy), the evidence suggests it's possibly ineffective.
For alcohol use disorder, Alzheimer disease, and peripheral neuropathy, we don't have enough reliable evidence yet to say whether it works or doesn't. If you're considering it for diabetic nerve pain, talk with your doctor about whether the evidence fits your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Benfotiamine is generally well tolerated in short-term studies, but long-term safety hasn't been fully established. The most common reported side effects in trials were mild — a small number of participants reported allergic skin reactions or slight stomach discomfort, and these occurred at rates no different from placebo.
There isn't enough safety information during pregnancy, so avoid it unless your doctor advises otherwise. Safety while breastfeeding has not been well studied, so caution is advised if you're nursing — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we checked. Before starting, use the medication search tool on this page to confirm your own prescriptions, and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Benfotiamine may be worth considering if you have diabetic nerve pain and want to explore a possibly effective option alongside your doctor's care plan. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, check with your doctor first — the safety data isn't solid enough to say it's okay on your own.
No medication interactions are documented for this ingredient, but run your specific drugs through the tool below and confirm with your pharmacist before you start.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 23, 2018.
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, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Seeking Health |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 828054149861 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 23, 2018 |
| DSLD ID | 174370 |
| 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 by Seeking Health, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Benfotiamine | 150 mg | 10000% |
Other ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, Cellulose, L-Leucine, Silicon Dioxide
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General Statements
Benfotiamine is a lipid-soluble derivative of vitamin B1 (thiamine) with high bioavailability. It is better absorbed than water-soluble forms of thiamine and has an estimated bioavailability of up to 3.6 times as high as compared to thiamine hydrochloride, making benfotiamine especially useful for people with absorption difficulties.
This product was made in a GMP and ISO 9001:2008 registered facility.
Physician formulated
Precautions
Do not use if shrinkwrap is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place (59(0)F-85(0)F) away from direct light.
FDA Statement of Identity
Vitamin B1 Supplement
Formula
Vitamin B1 Supplement
Formulation
Does Not Contain: Milk/casien, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat/gluten, yeast, and soybeans. Contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: 1 capsule daily with food or as directed by your health care professional.
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Benfotiamine by Seeking Health 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 by Seeking Health
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.
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: Vegetarian Capsule, Cellulose, L-Leucine, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Benfotiamine by Seeking Health 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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Benfotiamine, from the product label.
Seeking Health
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- Seeking Health
- Street Address
- 3140 Mercer Ave
- City
- Bellingham
- State
- WA
- ZipCode
- 98225
- Phone Number
- (800) 547-9812
- Web Address
- www.seekinghealth.com
Benfotiamine by Seeking Health: Common Questions
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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 & 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.
- 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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