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How to Take Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) and it's Dose


• Usually taken orally with food.
• Parenterally administered along with other vitamins in vitamin deficiency cases.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Riboflavin comes as a tablet, Syrup, and injection forms.

The maximum recommended dietary allowance for –
• Men - 1.3 mg
• Women - 1.1 mg
• Pregnant women - 1.4 mg
• Breastfeeding women - 1.6mg

• For migraine headache prevention:
400 mg daily at least for minimum three months
• For cataract prevention:
Dietary intake of 2.6mg of riboflavin per day

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Not Known.

Drug Name : Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) is prescribed for various riboflavin deficiency conditions observed in pregnant or lactating mothers and vegan athletes who consume vegetarian foods or less milk


Trade Names/Brand Names of Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

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