Ribozen 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.23 (50 x 10: ৳ 115.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 2.30
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Riboflavin |
| Company | Zenith pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Prevention of vitamin B2 deficiencies
- Treatment of cheilosis
- Treatment of angular stomatitis
- Treatment of glossitis
- Treatment of keratitis
- Treatment of seborrhoeic dermatitis
Pharmacology
- Water-soluble micronutrient
- Supports energy production
- Aids in metabolizing fats, carbohydrates, and proteins
- Required for red blood cell formation
- Supports antibody production
- Regulates human growth and reproduction
- Essential for healthy skin, nails, and hair growth
- Regulates thyroid activity
- Helps prevent or treat eye disorders
- Precursor of flavin mononucleotide (FMN)
- Precursor of flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD)
- Antioxidant activity
- Binds to riboflavin hydrogenase, riboflavin kinase, and riboflavin synthase
Dosage & Administration
- 5-30 mg of riboflavin daily for riboflavin deficiency in adults
- 400 mg of riboflavin per day for preventing migraine headaches
- 2.6 mg of riboflavin for preventing cataracts
Interaction
- Drying medications (Anticholinergic drugs)
- Medications for depression (Tricyclic antidepressants)
- Phenobarbital
- Probenecid
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Riboflavin
Side Effects
- Yellow-orange urine color
- Diarrhea in high doses
- Increase in urine
- Other potential side effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Likely safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women
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