Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) Medication Information

Get detailed information on Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

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Generic Name : Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

Trade Names/Brand Names of Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

India :

Becosules, Becozyme C forte, Dexvita, Neurobion forte

Other Name(s) of Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

Vitamin B2

Overview of Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

Riboflavin is a water-soluble Vitamin from the B Complex group of vitamins which plays a vital role in energy production, cell function, and body metabolism.

Why is Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) Prescribed? (Indications)

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) is prescribed for various riboflavin deficiency conditions observed in pregnant or lactating mothers and vegan athletes who consume vegetarian foods or less milk.
It is also recommended for a very rare neurological disorder called as Infantile Brown-Vialetto-Van Laere syndrome.
Riboflavin is also used as a nutritional supplement.

When should Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) not be taken? (Contraindications)

Not Known.

What is the dosage of Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)?

Riboflavin comes as a tablet, Syrup, and injection forms.

The maximum recommended dietary allowance for –
• Men - 1.3 mg
• Women - 1.1 mg
• Pregnant women - 1.4 mg
• Breastfeeding women - 1.6mg

• For migraine headache prevention:
400 mg daily at least for minimum three months
• For cataract prevention:
Dietary intake of 2.6mg of riboflavin per day

How should Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) be taken?

• Usually taken orally with food.
• Parenterally administered along with other vitamins in vitamin deficiency cases.

What are the warnings and precautions for Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)?

•Hypersensitivity may rarely occur in parenteral injections.

What are the side effects of Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)?

• High doses result in diarrhea.
• Large intake is avoided because of the strong yellow coloration of urine which may interfere with some of the lab results.

What are the other precautions for Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)?

Absorption is decreased in conditions of hepatitis, cirrhosis and biliary obstruction.

What are the Drug Interactions of Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)?

• Anticholinergic drugs, tetracycline, Tricyclic antidepressants, antipsychotics, phenytoin, certain cancer medications such as methotrexate and doxorubicin affects the absorption of riboflavin in the body.
• Diuretics also increase the loss of riboflavin level in the body.