This protocol addresses mild thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency, including lactating women at risk of inadequate thiamine intakes — a population where structured, timely supplementation is indicated.
Management follows a structured course of oral thiamine supplementation delivered in two phases: a short initial period followed by a sustained maintenance period. The full sequence, dosing, and duration are detailed in the complete protocol.
Clinical improvement of the symptoms of thiamine deficiency.
In mild deficiency states including lactating women at risk of inadequate thiamine intakes, a daily oral dose of 10 mg thiamine should be given during the first week, followed by 3–5 mg for at least six weeks.
The symptoms of mild thiamine deficiency clinically improve by the administration of thiamine.
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