Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
(Athiam®, Thiamine)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets, Modified-Release Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Thiamine
Usual formulation brand names
Athiam®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes- some preparations
Modified release
Yes- some preparations
Film coated
Yes- some preparations
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
-
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Licensed
Are specials or imports available?
Alternative strengths on Specials Tariff
Liquid strengths
100mg/5ml - Licensed; 50mg/5ml, 100mg/5ml - Specials
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes - Check with manufacturer
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Current resources suggest that it is likely to be safe to administer via enteral feeding tubes, however this is an unlicensed use of the medication. Clinicians should refer to specialist resources for advice on how to administer this medication via enteral feeding tubes.
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