Indications
Riboflavin tablets are used to prevent and treat vitamin B2 deficiency, which may cause cheilosis, angular stomatitis, glossitis, keratitis and seborrhoeic dermatitis.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Riboflavin, or vitamin B2, is an easily absorbed, water-soluble micronutrient with a key role in maintaining human health. Like the other B vitamins, it supports energy production by aiding in the metabolising of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. Vitamin B2 is also required for red blood cell formation and respiration, antibody production, and for regulating human growth and reproduction. It is essential for healthy skin, nails, hair growth and general good health, including regulating thyroid activity. Riboflavin also helps in the prevention or treatment of many types of eye disorders, including some cases of cataracts. It binds to riboflavin hydrogenase, riboflavin kinase, and riboflavin synthase, and it is the precursor of flavin mononucleotide (FMN, riboflavin monophosphate) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD). The antioxidant activity of riboflavin is derived mainly from its role as a precursor of FAD and the part this cofactor plays in producing the antioxidant reduced glutathione. Reduced glutathione is the cofactor of the selenium-containing glutathione peroxidases, among other things, and these glutathione peroxidases are major antioxidant enzymes. Reduced glutathione is, in turn, generated by the FAD-containing enzyme glutathione reductase.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Riboflavin is generally considered safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women when used at the recommended doses.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.