Riboflavin

Generic name: riboflavin (vitamin B2) [ RYE-bow-flay-vin ]
Brand names: B2-400, Vitamin B2
Dosage forms: oral capsule (400 mg); oral tablet (100 mg; 25 mg; 50 mg)
Drug class:Vitamins

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Aug 2, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is riboflavin?

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.

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Before taking this medicine

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have other medical conditions, especially:

• gallbladder disease; or

• cirrhosis or other liver disease.

Riboflavin is considered likely safe to use during pregnancy, but your dose needs may be different during this time. You should not use riboflavin without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.

Riboflavin is considered possibly safe to use while nursing, and your dose needs may be different during this time. Do not use riboflavin without a doctor's advic...