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Sulbutiamine Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Sulbutiamine label
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Powder Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
No known interaction
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Sulbutiamine 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

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.

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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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 11, 2026

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 fat-soluble form of thiamine (vitamin B1). It's designed to be absorbed more readily than standard thiamine.

There are no other inactive ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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 assessable

This is a single-ingredient Sulbutiamine product and its label doesn't state a use — see Sulbutiamine's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for sulbutiamine is limited. Our data rates it as having insufficient reliable evidence to determine whether it works for diabetic nerve pain (neuropathy), general fatigue, or fatigue related to multiple sclerosis.

That means the studies we have aren't robust enough to say yes or no — not that it's ineffective, just that we don't know yet.

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 appears generally well tolerated in short-term use: one study used 600 mg for up to 4 weeks without major safety concerns. However, we don't have enough data on long-term safety.

The adverse effects reported in clinical use were rare — headache, insomnia, tremor, drowsiness, and nausea each occurred in fewer than one percent of patients in a small combined-medication trial. Because safety data during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not available, the evidence advises against use in both situations.

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 with any medications. That doesn't mean none could occur — just that they haven't been identified yet.

If you take any prescription drugs, it's still worth checking them against the interaction tool on this page.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Sulbutiamine may interest you if you're exploring options for fatigue or diabetic nerve pain, but the evidence of benefit isn't established in our data. Short-term use appears tolerated, though long-term safety is unknown.

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor about whether it's right for your situation and how long you plan to take it.

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 Sulbutiamine, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Net contents 10 Gram(s); 0.35 oz
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2021
DSLD ID 252933
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
50
IngredientAmount% DV
Sulbutiamine200 mg--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
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.

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

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See for yourself

Sulbutiamine by BulkSupplements.com label

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Sulbutiamine label

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.

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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 container50 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.
Is sulbutiamine safe to take long-term?
We don't have enough evidence to say. Short-term use at 600 mg for up to 4 weeks was generally well tolerated in a small trial, but long-term safety hasn't been thoroughly studied. Talk with your pharmacist about how long you're planning to take it.
Can I take sulbutiamine while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against it in both pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough information. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're considering it during either time.
Does sulbutiamine actually work for fatigue?
We don't have reliable evidence yet to say whether it does. The studies available aren't strong enough to confirm it helps with general fatigue or fatigue from multiple sclerosis.
What side effects should I expect?
Most people don't report them. In trials, headache, insomnia, tremor, drowsiness, and nausea were each reported by fewer than 1 percent of participants — but those studies were small and short-term.
What is sulbutiamine?
It's a fat-soluble form of thiamine, a B vitamin. The idea is that this form absorbs better into your body than standard thiamine supplements.

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Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Sulbutiamine’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Sulbutiamine

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 focus. Human evidence is limited and mostly...

Read the full Sulbutiamine monograph →
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.

© 2021 Therapeutic Research Center, LLC

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