Thiam 50mg Injection 2ml is a vitamin supplement that is used to prevent and treat thiamine deficiency or beriberi, a deficiency related to chronic alcoholism and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. Thiam 50mg Injection 2ml is also used when giving IV dextrose to individuals with marginal thiamine status to prevent the precipitation of heart failure.

Thiam 50mg Injection 2ml includes Thiamine (Vitamin B1), which works by giving critical nutrients to the body. Thiam 50mg Injection 2ml is also appropriate in patients with established thiamine deficit who are unable to take thiamine/vitamin B1 orally due to concurrent severe anorexia, malabsorption, nausea, or vomiting.

Thiam 50mg Injection 2ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, Thiam 50mg Injection 2ml may cause side effects such as weakness, nausea, restlessness, sweating, and a feeling of warmth. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult a doctor.

Inform the doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Thiam 50mg Injection 2ml. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you take supplements, herbal products, or other medicines. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Thiam 50mg Injection 2ml in children.

Thiam 50mg Injection 2ml belongs to the group of medicines called vitamins used to prevent and treat thiamine deficiency or beriberi, deficiency related to chronic alcoholism, and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. Thiam 50mg Injection 2ml is also used when giving IV dextrose to individuals with marginal thiamine status to prevent the precipitation of heart failure. It should be used when rapid restoration of thiamine is desired, as in infantile beriberi with acute collapse, Wernicke's encephalopathy (neurological condition due to thiamine deficiency), neuritis of pregnancy if vomiting is severe, or cardiovascular disease due to thiamine deficiency. Thiam 50mg Injection 2ml is also indicated in patients with established thiamine deficiency who cannot take thiamine/vitamin B1 orally due to coexisting severe anorexia (eating disorder), malabsorption, nausea, or vomiting. Thiam 50mg Injection 2ml contains Thiamine (Vitamin B1), which works by providing essential nutrients to the body.

• Weakness
• Nausea
• Restlessness
• Sweating
• A feeling of warmth

Inform the physician if you are allergic to any components in Thiam 50mg Injection 2ml. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or if you are breastfeeding. Let your doctor know if you are taking other medicines, herbal products, or vitamin/mineral supplements.

Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found/established.

• Include fortified breakfast cereals, beans, lentils, green peas, sunflower seeds, and yoghurt.
• Eat a diet rich in thiamine-containing foods.
• Limit or avoid alcohol consumption.
• Avoid stress by doing meditation or yoga.
• Rest well, and get optimum sleep.

Thiamine deficiency/Beriberi: Thiamine deficiency, also known as beriberi, is a condition in which the body does not have enough thiamine/vitamin B1. It usually occurs due to alcoholism or poor diet. Symptoms include weakness, loss of appetite, swollen feet or ankles, shortness of breath, and pain in the limbs.

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome: It is a brain disorder due to a lack of vitamin B1 (thiamine). It occurs due to malnutrition or alcohol use disorder. Symptoms include confusion, ataxia (loss of muscle coordination), vision changes, and alcohol withdrawal.