Thiatab 100 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.73 (100's pack: ৳ 73.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Thiamine hydrochloride |
| Company | Mystic pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of thiamine deficiency
- Management of Beriberi
- Wernick's encephalopathy treatment
- Neuritis associated with pregnancy
- Pellagra management
- Prophylactic use in low dietary intake conditions
- Prophylactic use in impaired gastrointestinal absorption of thiamine
- Prophylactic use in conditions of increased thiamine requirements
Pharmacology
- Coenzyme for decarboxylation of α-ketoglutaric acid
- Affects peripheral nervous system
- Affects gastrointestinal tract
- Affects cardiovascular system
- Necessary for optimal growth of infants and children
- Rapid absorption from upper small intestine
- Not stored in body to any appreciable extent
- Excess thiamine excreted in urine
- Plasma half life of 24 hours
Dosage & Administration
- Prophylaxis: 3 to 10 mg daily
- Mild chronic deficiency: 10 to 25 mg daily
- Severe deficiency: 200 to 300 mg daily
Interaction
- Acts synergistically with other B-complex vitamins
Contraindications
- No absolute contraindication
- Increased risk of anaphylaxis with repeated parenteral administration
- Mild allergic phenomena as warning signs
- Avoid intravenous administration except in comatose patients
- No need for parenteral administration after correction of deficiency
Side Effects
- No adverse effects when given orally
- Anaphylactic reactions with large intravenous doses
- Transient mild soreness at intramuscular administration site
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safe for neonates, children, pregnant and lactating women, and elderly patients
Therapeutic Class
- Vitamin-B preparations
Storage Conditions
- Protect from light and moisture