Vitamin B2 or riboflavin is a supplement to prevent and overcome vitamin B2 deficiency (deficiency). Vitamin B2 works with other B vitamins to maintain healthy skin, nerves, eyes, and red blood cells.
Vitamin B2 can be found in milk, bread, meat, eggs, beans, and green vegetables. In addition, vitamin B2 can also be found in supplement form. Vitamin B2 supplements are often found in multivitamins that are available in tablet, syrup, or capsule form.
Vitamin B2 supplements are given to people with vitamin B2 deficiency who can't get enough of this vitamin from food. Vitamin B2 deficiency can occur in people who suffer from certain conditions, such as prolonged infections, liver disease, diseases of the digestive tract, alcoholism, or cancer.
Vitamin B2 trademarks: Arkavit C, Curcuma Plus, Curcumin, Momilen PL, Nutrimax B, Surbex Pramilet
What IThat's Vitamin B2
| group | Free medicine |
| Category | Vitamin supplements |
| Benefit | Prevent and overcome vitamin B2 deficiency |
| Consumed by | Adults and children |
| Vitamin B2 for pregnant and lactating women | Category A: Controlled studies in pregnant women have not shown any risk to the fetus and are unlikely to harm the fetus.Category C (if the dose exceeds the RDA): Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, but there are no controlled studies in pregnant women. Drugs should only be used if the expected benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus. Vitamin B2 supplements can be absorbed into breast milk and are known to be safe for consumption by nursing mothers. |
| Drug form | Tablets, syrups and capsules |
Warning Before Taking Vitamin B2
There are several things you should pay attention to before taking vitamin B2 supplements, including:
- Tell your doctor about any allergies you have.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking certain medications, supplements, or herbal products.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have had hepatitis, cirrhosis, or a bile disorder.
- See your doctor right away if you have an allergic reaction or overdose after taking supplements containing vitamin B2.
Dosage and Instructions for Use of Vitamin B2
The following are dosages of B2 supplements based on their intended use:
Purpose: Overcoming vitamin B2 deficiency
- Mature: The maximum dose is 30 mg per day which can be divided into several consumption schedules. For prevention, the dose is 1-2 mg per day.
- Children: 3–10 mg per day which can be divided into several consumption schedules.
Purpose: Overcoming microcytic anemia
- Mature: 10 mg per day, for 10 days.
Nutritional Adequacy Rate of Vitamin B2
The daily nutritional adequacy rate (RDA) for vitamin B2 varies based on age, gender, and individual health conditions. The following is the RDA of vitamin B2 per day:
- 0–5 months old: 0.3 mg
- Age 6–11 months: 0.4 mg
- Ages 1-3 years: 0.5 mg
- Ages 4–6 years: 0.6 mg
- Ages 7–9 years: 0.9 mg
- male age ≥10 years: 1.3 mg
- Girls ages 10–18: 1 mg
- female age ≥19 years old: 1.1 mg
- Pregnant mother: 1.4 mg
- Breastfeeding mothers: 1.6 mg
How to Take Vitamin B2 Correctly
Vitamin and mineral supplements are taken to complement the intake of vitamins and minerals, especially when the intake of nutrients from food is not sufficient. Keep in mind, supplements are only as a complement, not as a substitute for nutrients from food.
Follow the doctor's recommendations and always read the instructions for use listed on the supplement packaging. Do not increase the dose or take vitamin B2 supplements too often, to avoid side effects.
This supplement should be taken with meals. The absorption of vitamin B2 by the body will be better if taken with food.
Store vitamin B2 in a place away from direct sunlight. Keep supplements out of reach of children.
Interaction of Vitamin B2 with Other Drugs
The following are a number of interactions that can be caused by vitamin B2 when taken with other drugs:
- Reducing the level of tetracycline antibiotics that can be absorbed by the body thereby reducing its effectiveness
- Increases vitamin B2 levels in the body when taken with atropine, scopolamine, or antihistamines
- Reducing levels of riboflavin in the body when taken with the drug amitriptyline
- Accelerates the removal of vitamin B2 from the body when taken with phenobarbital
- Decreases absorption of riboflavin when taken with boric acid
Side Effects and Dangers of Vitamin B2
If taken according to the recommended dosage, supplements containing vitamin B2 rarely cause side effects. However, if consumed in excess, vitamin B2 can make urine more yellow. This is generally harmless and will improve on its own after taking vitamin B2 is stopped.