Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

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• 27 Vitamins, minerals, tonics, and other susbstances

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Primary Characterstics

Indications

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) is primarily indicated in conditions like Arabinoflavinosis, Vitamin deficiency, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Migraine prophylaxis.

Pharmacokinetics

Oral absorption of Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) is found to be 60.5% ±9.5. Plasma protien binding is 60 %. and metabolism is reported Hepatic. Renal Excretion accounts for unchanged and plasma half life is 1 hr.

Contraindications

Drug Interactions

Side Effects

Dosage

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)'s dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
0.02 to 0.03 mg/ kg	0.025 (0.025)	24 hourly	IV
2 to 10 mg	6 (6)	24 hourly	PO	for arabinoflavinosis
1.3 to 1.8 mg	1.6 (1.55)	24 hourly	PO	for vitamin deficiency
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
0.4 to 0.6 mg	0.5 (0.5)	24 hourly	Oral	for infants
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
1 mg/kg	1 (1)	24 hourly	Oral	-

High Risk Groups

Warning / Precautions

Storage Conditions

Interference in Pathology

Brands / Trade Names of Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

Manufacturers of Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) in Pakistan

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