NV B1 Injectable

Vitamin B1 Injection – Thiamine

Concentrated Vitamin B1 support for energy metabolism, normal nerve function and general wellbeing in horses and dogs.

Vitamin B1 Injection provides a concentrated source of Thiamine (Vitamin B1), an essential water-soluble vitamin involved in normal carbohydrate metabolism and cellular energy production.

Thiamine plays an important role in helping the body convert nutrients into usable energy and is particularly important for the normal function of the nervous system, muscles and heart.

Containing Thiamine Hydrochloride 125mg/mL, this injectable formulation is suitable for horses and dogs requiring additional Vitamin B1 supplementation under appropriate veterinary guidance.

Key Features & Benefits

• Concentrated source of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
• Supports normal carbohydrate and glucose metabolism
• Plays an important role in cellular energy production
• Supports normal nerve and muscle function
• Contributes to normal appetite and general wellbeing
• Useful where additional Vitamin B1 supplementation is required
• Suitable for horses and dogs
• Convenient injectable formulation
• Can be incorporated into a nutritional management program under veterinary guidance

Why is Vitamin B1 Important?

Thiamine is an essential nutrient involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates and the production of energy within cells.

It acts as a component of important coenzymes involved in converting glucose and other nutrients into usable energy.

This role makes adequate Thiamine particularly important for tissues with significant energy requirements, including working muscles and the nervous system.

Energy & Muscle Support

Hard-working animals have increased metabolic demands, making appropriate nutrition an important part of maintaining normal muscle function and recovery.

Thiamine is involved in metabolic pathways that process carbohydrates and compounds produced during energy metabolism, including pyruvate.

Providing adequate Vitamin B1 helps support normal energy metabolism during periods of increased physical demand.

Nervous System Support

The nervous system relies heavily on normal glucose metabolism for energy, making Thiamine particularly important for healthy neurological function.

Vitamin B1 supplementation is sometimes incorporated into nutritional programs for horses displaying nervous or excitable behaviour. However, behavioural changes can have many causes and Vitamin B1 should not be considered a treatment for nervousness unless an underlying nutritional requirement has been identified.

Water-Soluble Vitamin

Vitamin B1 is water soluble, meaning the body has limited capacity to store large reserves compared with some fat-soluble vitamins.

Maintaining an appropriate dietary supply is therefore important, particularly when nutritional requirements are increased or where a deficiency has been identified.

Signs of Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Inadequate Thiamine can affect several normal physiological processes. Signs associated with deficiency may include:

• Reduced appetite
• Fatigue or weakness
• Changes in muscle function
• Neurological abnormalities
• Changes in heart rate
• Reduced general condition or performance

These signs are not specific to Vitamin B1 deficiency and can occur with many other conditions, so veterinary assessment is recommended if deficiency is suspected.

Dosage & Administration

Horses:
Administer 5–10mL by intramuscular injection twice weekly, or as advised by a veterinary surgeon.

Dogs:
Administer 1–2mL by intramuscular injection twice weekly, or as advised by a veterinary surgeon.

Composition

Each mL contains:

Thiamine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) – 125mg/mL

Suitable For

Horses • Dogs • Performance Animals • Animals in Training • Additional Vitamin B1 Support

Important Information

Vitamin B1 Injection is an injectable veterinary product and should be administered according to the current product label and appropriate veterinary advice.

Correct injection technique and hygiene procedures should always be followed.

Persistent fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, neurological changes or poor performance may have causes unrelated to Vitamin B1 status and should be investigated by a veterinarian.

Always follow the manufacturer's current directions, precautions and applicable racing or competition regulations.