Riboflavin Benefits & Uses

Riboflavin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Nutritional Deficiency

Other Benefits

Migraine (Read More - Home remedies for migraines)
Eye Disorders

Riboflavin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Migraine Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.9 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Below 8 years old can take 0.6 mg/day

Riboflavin Related Warnings

Is the use of Riboflavin safe for pregnant women?

Riboflavin is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Riboflavin safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Riboflavin.

Safe
What is the effect of Riboflavin on the Kidneys?

Riboflavin rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Riboflavin on the Liver?

Side effects of Riboflavin rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Riboflavin on the Heart?

Riboflavin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Riboflavin with Other Drugs

Riboflavin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Riboflavin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Riboflavin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Gallstones

Frequently asked Questions about Riboflavin

Is this Riboflavin habit forming or addictive?

Riboflavin does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Riboflavin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Riboflavin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Riboflavin in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Riboflavin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Riboflavin

Taking Riboflavin with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Riboflavin

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Riboflavin.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Riboflavin

Healthvit Vitamin B2 Tablet - ₹500
RIBOFLAVINE TABLET 10S - ₹3

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; PHOTREXA VISCOUS (riboflavin 5’-phosphate in 20% dextran ophthalmic solution)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 914

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