Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
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Overview
Riboflavin is vitamin B2. Vitamins are naturally occurring substances necessary for many processes in the body. Riboflavin is important in the maintenance of many tissues of the body.
Riboflavin is used to treat or prevent deficiencies of riboflavin.
Riboflavin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Riboflavin is vitamin B2. Vitamins are naturally occurring substances necessary for many processes in the body. Riboflavin is important in the maintenance of many tissues of the body.
Riboflavin is used to treat or prevent deficiencies of riboflavin.
Riboflavin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
Ask a doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider if it is safe for you to use this product if you have ever had:
gallbladder disease ; or cirrhosis or other liver disease .
Ask a doctor before using this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without medical advice.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor if you have diarrhea or increased urination. These could be signs that you are using too much riboflavin.
Riboflavin may cause your urine to turn a yellow-orange color, but this is usually not a harmful side effect.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Follow all directions on the product label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
High Risk Groups
Follow all directions on the product label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Adult Dosage
0.02 to 0.03 mg/ kg (0.025 (0.025)) 24 hourly IV —
1.3 to 1.8 mg (1.6 (1.55)) 24 hourly PO — for vitamin deficiency
2 to 10 mg (6 (6)) 24 hourly PO — for arabinoflavinosis
Scraped Dose — When considering the use of riboflavin, seek the advice of your doctor. You may also consider consulting a practitioner who is trained in the use of herbal/health supplements.
If you choose to use riboflavin, use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider. Do not use more of this product than is recommended on the label.
Do not use different formulations of riboflavin at the same time without medical advice. Using different formulations together increases the risk of an overdose of riboflavin.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Child Dosage
0.4 to 0.6 mg (0.5 (0.5)) 24 hourly Oral — for infants
Neonatal Dosage
1 mg/kg (1 (1)) 24 hourly Oral — -
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may affect riboflavin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
Storage
Syrup, Caps Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
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