riboflavin (vit B2)

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  • Riboflavin Deficiency

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Uses of riboflavin (vit B2)

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riboflavin (vit B2) is used in the prevention of:

  • Riboflavin Deficiency

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

riboflavin (vit B2) Brand Names

riboflavin (vit B2) Drug Class

riboflavin (vit B2) is part of the drug class:

riboflavin (vit B2) Interactions

This is not a complete list of riboflavin (vit B2)drug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

riboflavin (vit B2) and Pregnancy

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Riboflavin falls into category C:

In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.

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There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. Riboflavin should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.

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No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. Riboflavin should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

riboflavin (vit B2) Dosage

Take riboflavin (vit b2) exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The riboflavin (vit B2) dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

  • the condition being treated
  • other medical conditions you have
  • other medications you are taking
  • how you respond to this medication
  • your weight
  • your height
  • your age
  • your gender

riboflavin (vit B2) is available in the following doses:

  • Multivitamin Lipotropic With Multivitamins Oral Capsule
  • Multivitamin Lipotropic With Multivitamins Oral Tablet
  • Multivitamin Vitamin B Complex With C Intravenous Solution
  • Riboflavin 10 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Riboflavin 100 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Riboflavin 25 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Riboflavin 50 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Riboflavin Compounding Powder

Forms of Medication

riboflavin (vit B2) is available in the following forms:

  • Disintegrating Tablet
  • Injectable Solution
  • Oral Capsule
  • Oral Solution
  • Oral Tablet
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