Vitamin B₂ (Riboflavin)

Category:

• Vitamin

Description:

• Dietary supplement; water-soluble vitamin

Indications:

• Vitamin B₂ deficiency

  • cellular growth and cytochrome P-450 function

Contraindications:

• Avoid intravenous administration unless unavoidable. 

• Administer SQ or IM

• If IV must be used give very slowly

Precautions:

• Pregnancy category A

• Vitamin B₂ deficiency seldom occurs.

Adverse Reactions (Side Effects):

Relatively non-toxic in therapeutic doses

May cause a yellow-orange discoloration of the urine

Dosage:

• Dietary sources: meats, poultry, fish, enriched grains, and cereals, green vegetables

• Administered orally (tablets)

• Dietary supplementation (RDA: recommended daily allowance):

  • Adult males: 1.7mg per day

  • Adults females: 1.3mg per day