Last updated on March 26, 2022
Benfogamma contains benfotiamine. This is a fat-soluble form of vitamin B1 that is characterized by
much better absorption than the traditional water-soluble form. After absorption into the organism,
benfotiamine is converted into vitamin B1.
Uses and active ingredients
Vitamin B1 is a vital substance participating in a number of functions of the organism. The vitamin plays an important role in metabolism and participates in a number of biochemical processes where nutrients (incl. glucose) are transformed into energy.
Benfogamma coated tablets are used in the treatment of vitamin B1 deficiency in adults.
The active substance is benfotiamine. One coated tablet contains 50 mg of benfotiamine (fatsoluble vitamin B1). The excipients contained in the tablet core are corn starch, sucrose, gelatine, talc, stearic acid, magnesium stearate. The excipients contained in the tablet coating are sucrose, talc, sodium carbonate, titanium dioxide (E171), kaoline, gum arabic, colloidal silica, corn starch, macrogol 6000, montan glycol wax, polyvidone K25, sodium carmellose, glucose syrup, macrogolglycerol hydroxystearate, sodium dodecyl sulfate.
Gluten-free. Does not contain lactose.
How to take Benfogamma
Treatment involves administering 1 coated tablet 1–3 times per day; more can be taken in individual cases. The coated tablets are swallowed whole with fluids.
If you feel that the effect of Benfogamma is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Storage. Do not store at a temperature higher than 25 °C. Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Contents of the pack. The pack contains 50 coated tablets.
Side-effects, precautions and interactions
Do not take Benfogamma
– if you are allergic to benfotiamine, thiamine, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Warnings and precautions
– Very rare: allergic reactions (urticaria, rash) can occur in isolated cases.
Full information leaflet can be downloaded HERE > Benfogamma Patient Information
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