| Name | Vitamin B2 |
| Classes |
Nutritional Supplement Vitamin |
| Diseases |
Acne Burning Feet Canker Sore Cataract Cramp Glaucoma Malnutrition Migraine Riboflavin Deficiency |
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EnglishVitamin B2
Vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin is on of the B vitamins. This vitamin is required for the formation of two major coenzymes, flavin mononucleotide (FMN; also known as riboflavin-5'-phosphate) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) (FAD). These coenzymes play critical roles in energy production, cellular function, growth, and development, and fat, drug, and steroid metabolism.
Skin disorders, hyperemia (excess blood) and edema of the mouth and throat, angular stomatitis (lesions at the corners of the mouth), cheilosis (swollen, cracked lips), hair loss, reproductive problems, sore throat, itchy and red eyes, and liver and nervous system degeneration are all signs and symptoms of riboflavin deficiency (also known as ariboflavinosis).
Vitamin B2 is indicated for patients deficient of the vitamin.
The usual dose is as follows-
Adults:
- Male: 1.3 mg per day
- Female: 1 mg per day || Pregnancy: 1.4 mg || Lactation: 1.6 mg
Children:
- Follow physician's advice.
Riboflavin preparations are generally well tolerated. In some people, the urine may turn orange. In case of overdosage, the following side effects may appear.
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
Free-form riboflavin may potentially be associated with an anaphylactic reaction. .
Contraindication
Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any component of the formulation.
There is no known contraindications of the preparation in terms of food and drinks.
None known.