Riboflavin (riboflavin (vitamin B2))

Vitamin B-2 Oral Tablet

Last reviewed October 24, 2026 · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

Riboflavin is a water-soluble, B complex vitamin.

USES: Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is used to prevent or treat low levels of vitamin B2 in people who do not get enough of the vitamin from their diet. Most people who eat a normal diet do not need extra vitamin B2. However, some conditions (such as stomach/intestinal problems, prolonged infection, liver disease, alcoholism, cancer) can cause low levels of vitamin B2.

Vitamin B2 plays an important role in the body. It is needed to keep your skin, eyes, nerves, and red blood cells healthy.

Generic name: riboflavin (vitamin B2)
Pronunciation: (RYE-boe-flay-vin)
Drug class: Vitamin B-2
Therapeutic class: Electrolyte Balance-Nutritional Products

Reference product & biosimilars

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Indications

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Dosing

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Drug interactions

The rate and extent of absorption of riboflavin are reportedly affected by propantheline bromide. Prior administration of propantheline bromide delayed the rate of absorption of riboflavin but increased the total amount absorbed, presumably by increasing the residence time of riboflavin at GI absorption sites.

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