Sulbutiamine 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Sulbutiamine 500 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
Sulbutiamine 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Absorb Health with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for fatigue and low energy, memory and focus, mental clarity.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 Sulbutiamine 500 mg by Absorb 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: sulbutiamine, a fat-soluble form of thiamine (vitamin B1). The capsule also holds gelatin, maltodextrin, and silica as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for sulbutiamine isn't established in the data we hold. It's been studied for diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage from diabetes), fatigue, and multiple sclerosis-related fatigue, but the available research isn't strong enough to rate it effective for any of these uses.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Sulbutiamine is generally well tolerated in the short term — the longest study we have data for ran 4 weeks. Long-term safety hasn't been well studied, so caution is warranted if you're thinking about taking it for months on end.
The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for sulbutiamine in our data. That said, because long-term safety information is limited, it's still worth mentioning this product to your pharmacist when you pick up or refill any prescription medications.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.
If you're considering sulbutiamine for fatigue or nerve pain, know that the evidence supporting it is weak. It appears tolerable short-term, but we don't know much about long-term use.
Talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether it makes sense for you, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other medications regularly.
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 Mar 24, 2020.
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 Sulbutiamine 500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Absorb Health |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 025706834599 |
| Net contents | 100 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 24, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 215918 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Sulbutiamine 500 mg by Absorb Health, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Sulbutiamine | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Maltodextrin, Silica
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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
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
Storage
Store at room temperature with lid tightly closed.
Formulation
Cognitive Support
No cutting agents
General Statements
Shop at www.absorbyourhealth.com for all your mind, body, and spirit needs.
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Sulbutiamine 500 mg by Absorb 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 Sulbutiamine 500 mg by Absorb Health
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size100 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.
Sulbutiamine
No knowninteractions
Sulbutiamine is a man-made, fat-soluble form of vitamin B1 (thiamine) developed in Japan, often taken for fatigue and to support mental energy and foc...
Sulbutiamine monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Maltodextrin, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Sulbutiamine 500 mg by Absorb Health Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Sulbutiamine 500 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 Sulbutiamine 500 mg, from the product label.
Absorb Health
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- Absorb Health
- Web Address
- www.absorbyourhealth.com
Sulbutiamine 500 mg by Absorb Health: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Sulbutiamine 500 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Sulbutiamine 500 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 4 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.
Sulbutiamine 4 references
- Shah S. Adjuvant role of vitamin B analogue (sulbutiamine) with anti-infective treatment in infection associated asthenia. J Assoc Physicians India. 2003;51:891-5.
- Loo H, Poirier M, Ollat H, et al. [Effects of subutiamine (Arcalion 200) on psycho-behavioral inhibition in major depressive episodes]. Encephale. 2000;26(2):70-5.
- Kiew K, Wan Mohamad W, Ridzuan A, et al. Effects of sulbutiamine on diabetic polyneuropathy: an open randomized controlled study in type 2 diabetics. Malays J Med Sci. 2002;9(1):21-7.
- Sevim S, Kaleagasi H, Tasdelen B. Sulbutiamine shows promising results in reducing fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis. Mult Scler Relat Disord. 2017;16:40-43. 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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