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Vitamin B-1 250 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Indiana Botanic Gardens

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

Vitamin B-1 250 mg is a dietary supplement by Indiana Botanic Gardens 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-1 250 mg by Indiana Botanic Gardens

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 (vitamin B-1), a water-soluble vitamin your body needs to convert food into energy and keep your nerves working. The 250 mg dose is well above the daily requirement and is used to treat or prevent thiamine deficiency.

The tablet also contains several inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, dicalcium phosphate, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, and an aqueous film coating — these are fillers and binders that hold the tablet 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: Thiamine supplementation and dietary support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Thiamine deficiency, Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS), Beriberi, Energy metabolism.
  • 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 brain condition caused by severe thiamine shortage). It is possibly effective for menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea).

The evidence does not support its use as a mosquito repellent or for heart failure, though research on those uses continues.

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 amounts. Allergic reactions like skin rashes are rare; injectable thiamine carries a small risk of severe allergic reactions, but that does not apply to oral tablets.

Thiamine is needed during pregnancy and breastfeeding — use supplement doses only as your doctor or midwife advises, since your needs may differ from the standard recommendation.

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 (such as Proloprim), check with your pharmacist before starting — it may raise your thiamine blood level. No other interactions are documented for thiamine in our data.

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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.

This is a straightforward B-vitamin supplement for preventing or treating thiamine deficiency or Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. If you take trimethoprim (an antibiotic), check with us first — the interaction is minor but real.

Anyone pregnant or breastfeeding should confirm the dose with their provider, since thiamine needs change during these times.

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 Sep 21, 2017.

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-1 250 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Indiana Botanic Gardens
Barcode (UPC) 703308840179
Net contents 100 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 21, 2017
DSLD ID 78385
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Vitamin B-1 250 mg by Indiana Botanic Gardens, 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
703308840179
IngredientAmount% DV
Thiamine250 mg16667%

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Dicalcium Phosphate, Croscarmellose Sodium, Magnesium Stearate, Aqueous Film Coating

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 1 tablet daily, as a dietary supplement, or as directed by a physician.

Precautions

Warning: If you are taking any medications or are pregnant or nursing do not use prior to consulting a physician.

For your protection, this container has an outer safety seal. (Do not accept if missing or broken.)

Keep out of reach of children

IBG Indiana Botanic Gardens

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place.

General

C-103966

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Vitamin B-1 250 mg by Indiana Botanic Gardens label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Vitamin B-1 250 mg by Indiana Botanic Gardens

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
250 mg per serving Form: Thiamine Hydrochloride, 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: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Dicalcium Phosphate, Croscarmellose Sodium, Magnesium Stearate, Aqueous Film Coating. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Vitamin B-1 250 mg by Indiana Botanic Gardens 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-1 250 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-1 250 mg, from the product label.

Indiana Botanic Gardens

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Name
Indiana Botanic Gardens, Inc.
Street Address
3401 W. 37th Ave.
City
Hobart
State
IN
ZipCode
46342
Phone Number
1-800-644-8327
Web Address
www.botanicchoice.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Vitamin B-1 250 mg by Indiana Botanic Gardens: Common Questions

Does Vitamin B-1 250 mg by Indiana Botanic Gardens interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Vitamin B-1 250 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-1 250 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.
Is thiamine safe to take every day?
Yes. Thiamine is generally very well tolerated when taken by mouth. Water-soluble vitamins are not stored long in your body, so daily intake is usually safe and often necessary to maintain healthy levels.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
Thiamine is needed during pregnancy and breastfeeding. A 250 mg supplement is higher than the daily requirement, so talk with your doctor or midwife about the right dose for you — they can personalize it based on your needs.
What is thiamine used for?
Thiamine (vitamin B-1) is effective for treating or preventing thiamine deficiency and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, a serious brain condition. It is also possibly effective for reducing menstrual cramps, though the evidence is still developing.
Can thiamine cause allergic reactions?
Oral thiamine rarely causes allergic reactions like skin rashes or dermatitis. Injectable forms carry a small risk of severe allergic reactions, but tablets like this one do not.
Does this product have a lot of fillers?
The tablet contains several inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, dicalcium phosphate, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, and a film coating. These are standard binders and fillers that help hold the tablet together and are present in most vitamin tablets.

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The Full Monographs Behind Vitamin B-1 250 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-1 250 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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