Riboflavin
Indications
Riboflavin is used for:
Riboflavin deficiency, Microcytic anaemia
Adult Dose
Oral
Riboflavin Deficiency
Supplementation is indicated for adults with riboflavin deficiency syndromes
5-30 mg/day PO in divided doses
Child Dose
Oral
Riboflavin Deficiency
<3 years: Not established
3-12 years: 3-10 mg/day PO in divided doses
>12 years: 5-30 mg/day PO in divided doses
Renal Dose
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity
Precautions
Pregnancy (doses >RDA)
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: A (within RDA); C (>RDA)
Lactation: Safe
Interactions
Rate and extent of absorption may be affected by propantheline bromide.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Riboflavin :
Bright yellow disclouration of urine.
Mechanism of Action
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is required for energy utilisation from food. It is essential for normal tissue respiration. It is also necessary for the activation of pyridoxine and conversion of tryptophan to nicotinic acid.