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Dietary supplement

Sulbutiamine Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Powder Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Sulbutiamine is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com 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 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.

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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 one active ingredient: sulbutiamine, a form of thiamine (vitamin B1). It's used in some countries to address fatigue and nerve-related discomfort, though the evidence supporting those uses remains limited.

Does it work?

Not established
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
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Sulbutiamine's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: fatigue and energy support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Fatigue, Multiple sclerosis-related fatigue, Low energy, Mental fatigue, Chronic fatigue syndrome.
  • The closest evidence on file: Sulbutiamine is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Fatigue (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Sulbutiamine is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Multiple sclerosis-related fatigue.

The evidence for sulbutiamine isn't established in our data. We have insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for diabetic neuropathy, general fatigue, or fatigue related to multiple sclerosis.

If you're considering it for any of those reasons, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the research actually shows and whether it's a fit for your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Sulbutiamine

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 0 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.

Sulbutiamine is generally well tolerated in the short term — it's been used safely at 600 mg daily for up to 4 weeks in limited studies. Long-term safety isn't well established, though.

In trial reports, a small number of patients reported headache, insomnia, tremor, drowsiness, and nausea, each in fewer than one in a thousand users. Because there isn't enough safety data, we advise against using this supplement during pregnancy or while breastfeeding — talk with your doctor if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Sulbutiamine

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 sulbutiamine. That said, absence of documented interactions isn't a guarantee none exist, so run your exact medications through the checker on this page before you start.

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.

Sulbutiamine may be worth exploring if your doctor or pharmacist thinks it fits your needs, and short-term use appears tolerated in the limited research we have. Don't use it in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Since long-term safety data is thin, this is a good one to discuss with your pharmacist before starting, especially if you plan to use it for weeks or months.

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 Oct 22, 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 Sulbutiamine, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Net contents 250 Gram(s); 8.82 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 22, 2021
DSLD ID 254575
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Sulbutiamine 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:
200 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
200 mg
Servings per container
1250
IngredientAmount% DV
Sulbutiamine200 mg--

Other ingredients: None

Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.

Label statements
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General Statements

Clean & pure bulk supplements

Precautions

Warning: Do not take this supplement if you have high blood pressure or are under 18 years of age.

This product is not intended for use by those with a serious medical condition or pregnant or lactating women.

Consult your physician before use.

Warning: Do not take this supplement if you have high blood pressure or are under 18 years of age.

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.

Formulation

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

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take 200 milligrams once or twice daily, or as directed by a physician. Since the body forms a tolerance to this product, individual needs will vary. Use an accurate milligram scale to measure.

Storage

Storage: Keep dry, cool & dark

See for yourself

Sulbutiamine by BulkSupplements.com label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Sulbutiamine by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size200 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container1250 Amounts shown are per serving.

Sulbutiamine

No known
interactions
200 mg per serving

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 & interactions

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

Interaction report

Sulbutiamine by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Sulbutiamine. 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 Sulbutiamine, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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

Sulbutiamine by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Sulbutiamine by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Sulbutiamine. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Sulbutiamine 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.
Can I take sulbutiamine if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — there isn't enough safety data, so we advise against it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're in either situation and want to discuss your options.
What side effects did people report in studies?
Very few — each of headache, insomnia, tremor, and drowsiness was reported by one person out of thousands using it (roughly 0.06% of patients). Five cases of nausea were also reported. These were in people taking sulbutiamine alongside anti-infective medication.
How long can I safely take sulbutiamine?
The research we have shows it's been used safely at 600 mg daily for up to 4 weeks. Long-term safety — beyond a few weeks — isn't well studied, so talk with your pharmacist if you're thinking of taking it longer than that.
Does sulbutiamine actually work for fatigue?
The evidence isn't strong enough to say either way. We have insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for general fatigue or fatigue from multiple sclerosis, so results vary. Your pharmacist can help you weigh whether it's worth trying given the evidence.

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The Full Monographs Behind Sulbutiamine’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Sulbutiamine'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 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

See these in context on the Sulbutiamine 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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