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Vitamin B-1 100 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Rite Aid Pharmacy

Tablet Or Pill Category: Vitamin
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Vitamin B-1 100 mg is a dietary supplement by Rite Aid Pharmacy with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for preventing or treating thiamine deficiency, beriberi, wernicke-korsakoff syndrome (alcohol-related).Based on those ingredients, 3 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Thiamine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Vitamin B-1 100 mg by Rite Aid Pharmacy

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: thiamine, also known as vitamin B-1. Thiamine is an essential B vitamin your body needs to turn food into energy and keep your nerves and heart working properly.

The tablet also contains several inactive ingredients — dicalcium phosphate, cellulose, stearic acid, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide — which are fillers and binders that hold it together.

Does it work?

Strong 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
Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: carbohydrate metabolism support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Thiamine deficiency, Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS), Energy metabolism, Nerve function, Beriberi.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Thiamine is rated "Effective" for Thiamine deficiency (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Thiamine is rated "Effective" for Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS).

Thiamine is effective for treating thiamine deficiency and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (a serious neurological condition caused by severe thiamine lack). It's possibly effective for dysmenorrhea (painful periods).

The evidence doesn't support its use as a mosquito repellent or for heart failure.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Thiamine

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.

Thiamine is generally very well tolerated when taken by mouth at normal doses. Rarely, it may cause skin reactions or allergic responses by mouth; injected thiamine can trigger anaphylactic-type reactions, but that's also uncommon.

Thiamine is needed during pregnancy and breastfeeding, so supplements are safe at the amounts your doctor or pharmacist recommends — just don't exceed advised doses without talking to your provider first.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Thiamine

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Thiamine.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 3 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take trimethoprim (Proloprim) or any other antibiotics, check your medications with the tool below before starting. No other interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

If you have a documented thiamine deficiency or Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, this supplement fills that gap well. If you take trimethoprim or other antibiotics, check with us first — it's a minor concern but worth confirming with your exact medications.

For anyone else considering B-1 for other reasons, the evidence is limited, so talk to your pharmacist about whether it's right for you.

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 25, 2013.

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 Vitamin B-1 100 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Rite Aid Pharmacy
Barcode (UPC) 011822033671
Net contents 100 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 25, 2013
DSLD ID 26219
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Vitamin B-1 100 mg by Rite Aid Pharmacy, 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:
1 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
UPC/BARCODE
011822033671
IngredientAmount% DV
Thiamine100 mg6667%

Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Croscarmellose Sodium, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General Statements

required for carbohydrate metabolism

Potency of Vitamin A verified by NMI procedure #1521. Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration.

ACTUAL SIZE

FRESHNESS AND POTENCY GUARANTEED THROUGH: 5281HM6011 09/15

If you're not satisfied, we'll happily refund your money.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

SUGGESTED USE: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) tablet daily.

Formulation

No Preservatives Added, No Artificial Colors.

Precautions

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place.

See for yourself

Vitamin B-1 100 mg by Rite Aid Pharmacy label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Vitamin B-1 100 mg by Rite Aid Pharmacy

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

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Amounts shown are per serving.

Thiamine

Interacts with
3 drugs
100 mg per serving Form: Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1

Thiamine (vitamin B1) is an essential nutrient your body needs to turn food into energy and to keep your nerves and heart healthy. Most people get eno...

Thiamine monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Croscarmellose Sodium, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Vitamin B-1 100 mg by Rite Aid Pharmacy Drug Interactions

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3Drugs
3 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Vitamin B-1 100 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Thiamine1 drug type · 3 drugs

Trimethoprim (Proloprim)

Trimethoprim might increase blood levels of thiamine.
In vitro, animal, and clinical research suggest that trimethoprim inhibits intestinal thiamine transporter ThTR-2, hepatic transporter OCT1, and renal transporters OCT2, MATE1, and MATE2, resulting in paradoxically increased thiamine plasma concentrations.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Vitamin B-1 100 mg, from the product label.

Rite Aid Pharmacy

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Name
Rite Aid
Street Address
30 Hunter Lane
City
Camp Hill
State
PA
ZipCode
17011
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Vitamin B-1 100 mg by Rite Aid Pharmacy: Common Questions

Does Vitamin B-1 100 mg by Rite Aid Pharmacy interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Vitamin B-1 100 mg has a known interaction with 3 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Vitamin B-1 100 mg 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.
Does this vitamin B-1 actually work for low B-1 levels?
Yes. Thiamine is effective for treating thiamine deficiency and the serious neurological condition Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. If that's why you need it, this supplement will do the job.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Yes, it's rated likely safe. Thiamine is actually needed during pregnancy and breastfeeding, so supplementing at recommended doses under your doctor's or pharmacist's guidance is appropriate. Just don't exceed the amounts they advise.
Will this help with period pain?
The evidence suggests it's possibly effective for dysmenorrhea (painful periods), but it's not proven. Talk to your pharmacist about whether it's worth trying for your situation.
Are there any side effects?
Thiamine is very well tolerated. Rarely, it might cause a skin reaction or allergic response when taken by mouth. Serious reactions are extremely uncommon.
Does this tablet have a lot of fillers in it?
It contains several inactive ingredients — dicalcium phosphate, cellulose, stearic acid, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide — which help hold the tablet together. If you're sensitive to any of these, let us know.

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The Full Monographs Behind Vitamin B-1 100 mg’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Vitamin B-1 100 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.

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 7 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.

Thiamine 7 references
  1. McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
  2. Yates AA, Schlicker SA, Suitor CW. Dietary reference intakes: The new basis for recommendations for calcium and related nutrients, B vitamins, and choline. J Am Diet Assoc 1998;98:699-706. PubMed
  3. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline (2000). Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2000. Available at: http://b
  4. Rogovik, A. L., Vohra, S., and Goldman, R. D. Safety considerations and potential interactions of vitamins: should vitamins be considered drugs? Ann.Pharmacother. 2010;44(2):311-324. PubMed
  5. Arruti N, Bernedo N, Audicana MT, Villarreal O, Uriel O, Muñoz D. Systemic allergic dermatitis caused by thiamine after iontophoresis. Contact Dermatitis. 2013 Dec;69(6):375-6. PubMed
  6. Thiamine hydrochloride injection package insert. Lake Zurich, IL: Fresenius Kabi, LLC; September 2019.
  7. Vora B, Wen A, Yee SW, et al. The Effect of Trimethoprim on Thiamine Absorption: A Transporter-Mediated Drug-Nutrient Interaction. Clin Pharmacol Ther 2023;114(2):381-392.

See these in context on the Thiamine monograph →

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