Bévitine 250 mg Vitamin B1, 20 coated tablets

Why choose Bévitine 250 mg tablets?

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) is a water-soluble vitamin essential for converting carbohydrates into energy and for the proper functioning of nerve and muscle cells.

A vitamin B1 deficiency can result from an unbalanced diet, chronic alcoholism, malnutrition, or malabsorption syndrome.

Bévitine 250 mg effectively corrects these deficiencies:

1. High thiamine dosage (250 mg): Provides a concentrated therapeutic dose of thiamine hydrochloride to quickly replenish the body’s reserves.
2. Support for the nervous and muscular systems: Aids in the treatment of neurological conditions caused by deficiency (polyneuritis, alcoholic polyneuropathy, Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, beriberi).
3. Convenient and well-tolerated oral form: Coated tablets that are easy to swallow with a little water during meals.

Indications and Benefits of Treatment

This vitamin B1 medication is recommended for adults to:

• Treating and preventing symptoms associated with vitamin B1 deficiency.
• Combat physical fatigue and muscle weakness caused by deficiency.
• Supporting carbohydrate metabolism and proper nervous system function.

Directions for Use and Dosage: Bévitine 250 mg, 20 coated tablets

Oral use. Swallow the tablets whole without chewing, with a full glass of water.

• Usual dosage: 1 to 2 tablets per day for adults.
• Administration: Preferably with meals.
• Duration of treatment: Follow your doctor’s recommendations or the pharmacist’s instructions.

Composition and Active Ingredients

Per 1 coated tablet:

• Active ingredient: Thiamine hydrochloride (250 mg of anhydrous thiamine hydrochloride equivalent).
• Inactive ingredients: Wheat starch, amylaceous icing sugar, acacia gum, erythrosine (E 127), magnesium stearate, poly(vinyl acetate), talc, sucrose, carnauba wax.

Precautions and Contraindications

Contraindications:

• Never use if you have a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to thiamine hydrochloride or any of the ingredients.
• Do not take if you have a severe wheat allergy (other than celiac disease) due to the presence of wheat starch.

Celiac disease: This medication may be administered to people with celiac disease because the wheat starch contains only trace amounts of gluten, which are considered safe.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding:

• It is best to avoid taking this medication during pregnancy without medical advice.
• If you are breastfeeding, it is recommended that you avoid taking this medication or consult your doctor or online pharmacist for advice.

What are the signs of a vitamin B1 deficiency?

A vitamin B1 deficiency often manifests as unexplained fatigue, loss of appetite, numbness or tingling in the limbs (neuritis), memory problems, or muscle cramps.

What is the difference between Bévitine tablets and Bévitine injection?

Bévitine 250 mg tablets are the first-line oral treatment. The injectable form (ampoules) is reserved for hospital emergencies, severe deficiencies, or when the patient cannot absorb medication through the digestive tract.

Can you buy Bévitine 250 mg without a prescription?

Yes, Bévitine 250 mg is available without a prescription. Be sure to read the package insert before use and consult your pharmacist for advice.