Riboflavine 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.20 (500's pack: ৳ 100.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Riboflavin |
| Company | Indo bangla pharmaceutical |
Indications
- To prevent and treat deficiencies of vitamin B2 such as cheilosis, angular stomatitis, glossitis, keratitis, seborrhoeic dermatitis
Pharmacology
- Easily absorbed
- Water-soluble micronutrient
- Supports energy production
- Required for red blood cell formation
- Regulates human growth and reproduction
- Essential for healthy skin, nails, hair growth
- Regulates thyroid activity
- Helps prevent or treat eye disorders including cataracts
- Binds to riboflavin hydrogenase, riboflavin kinase, and riboflavin synthase
- Precursor of flavin mononucleotide (FMN) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD)
- Antioxidant activity
Dosage & Administration
- For treating low levels of riboflavin (riboflavin deficiency) in adults: 5-30 mg daily in divided doses
- For preventing migraine headaches: 400 mg per day
- For preventing cataracts: approximately 2.6 mg
Interaction
- Drying medications (Anticholinergic drugs)
- Medications for depression (Tricyclic antidepressants)
- Phenobarbital
- Probenecid
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Riboflavin
Side Effects
- Likely safe for most people
- Can cause urine to turn yellow-orange
- High doses might cause diarrhea and increased urine
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Likely safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women when taken in recommended amounts
Precautions & Warnings
- Non-toxic
- No established warnings or precautions
Therapeutic Class
- Vitamin-B preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store at a cool and dry place
- Protect from light