Generic name: riboflavin (oral route) [ RYE-boe-flay-vin ]
Drug class:Vitamins
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 10, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Ribo-100
- Ribo-2
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet
- Capsule
Therapeutic Class: Nutritive Agent
Pharmacologic Class: Vitamin B (class)
Uses for Ribo-100
Vitamins are compounds that you must have for growth and health. They are needed in small amounts only and are usually available in the foods that you eat. Riboflavin (vitamin B 2) is needed to help break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. It also makes it possible for oxygen to be used by your body.
Lack of riboflavin may lead to itching and burning eyes, sensitivity of eyes to light, sore tongue, itching and peeling skin on the nose and scrotum, and sores in the mouth. Your doctor may treat this condition by prescribing riboflavin for you.
Some conditions may increase your need for riboflavin. These include:
- Alcoholism
- Burns
- Cancer
- Diarrhea (continuing)
- Fever (continuing)
- Illness (continuing)
- Infection
- Intestinal diseases
- Liver disease
- Overactive thyroid
- Serious injury
- Stress (continuing)
- Surgical removal of stomach
In addition, riboflavin may be given to infants with high blood levels of bilirubin (hyperbilirubinemia).
Increased need for riboflavin should be determined by your health care professional.
Claims that riboflavin is effective for treatment of acne, some kinds of anemia (weak blood), migraine headaches, and muscle cramps have not been proven.
Oral forms of riboflavin are available without a prescription.
Importance of Diet
For good health, it is important that you eat a balanced and varied diet. Follow carefully any diet program your health care professional may recommend. For your specific dietary vitamin and/or mineral needs, ask your health care professional for a list of appropriate foods. If you think that you are not getting enough vitamins and/or minerals in your diet, you may choose to take a dietary supplement.
Riboflavin is found in various...
