Classes
DEA Class; Rx, OTC
Common Brand Names; riboflavin
- B Vitamins;
- Vitamins, Water-Soluble
Description
Component of flavoprotein enzymes, that are necessaryfor normal tissue respiration; plays a role in activation of pyridoxine and conversion of tryptophan to niacin
You could get enough for the day from a good breakfast! It’s added to many fortified breads and grain products and also found naturally in eggs, asparagus and other green veggies, and milk. Your cells need it to work right, and it might help prevent migraines. (It gets its name from the Latin word “flavus” for yellow — a lot of B2 will turn your pee a bright color.)
Nutrition
Sources: beef liver, almonds, milk, dairy products, egg, fish, spinach
Function: participates in physiologic processes
Deficiency: (very rare): swelling of lining of mouth and nose, mouth and lip sores, inflammation of tongue, dermatitis, anemia
Reduced by: sunlight, alcohol
Toxicity: none known
Indications
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) works with the other B vitamins. It is important for body growth and the production of red blood cells.
Supplementation is indicated for adults with riboflavin deficiency syndromes
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Adverse Effects
Yellow orange urine
Warnings
Pregnancy (doses >RDA)
Discuss use of drug and side effects with patients as it relates to treatment
Pregnancy and Lactation
Pregnancy
Water-soluble vitamins cross placenta; requirements may be lower in non-pregnancy women than in pregnancy
Lactation
Riboflavin is found in breast milk; concentrations may be influenced by supplements of maternal deficiency; requirements may be lower in non-nursing women than in nursing women
Maximum Dosage
RDA
Males: 1.3 mg/day
Females: 1.1 mg/day
Pregnant: 1.4 mg/day
Nursing: 1.6 mg/day
Riboflavin Deficiency
Supplementation is indicated for adults with riboflavin deficiency syndromes
6-30 mg/day PO in divided doses
How supplied
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
capsule
- 50mg
- 400mg
tablet
- 25mg
- 50mg
- 100mg