A person cannot be called healthy if his body lacks vitamin B2. The substance is of great importance, participating in the main life biochemical processes.
It helps the body transfer electrons, converts amino acids into energy. A person is able to synthesize vitamin B2 himself in a healthy intestinal microflora, in the liver and kidneys.
The lack of riboflavin can affect life expectancy, in the direction of its reduction.
Description of the drug
Riboflavin "Riboflavinum" belongs to the group of vitamins and vitamin-like agents. It is a yellow crystalline powder with an orange tinge, with a bitter taste.
The substance has a slight specific odor, almost insoluble in alcohol and water. Aqueous solutions of riboflavin acquire a yellowish color. The drug is unstable in the light. Active ingredient: Riboflavinum
Some foods are fortified with vitamin B2 in the food industry. It is labeled as E101 food coloring and officially registered as a food additive.
Release form and composition
The drug is available in powder, ampoule and tablet form.. The tablet contains 10 mg of the active substance. The pharmacological agent is packed in blisters, bags or glass ampoules placed in a cardboard box.
daily requirement
The norm of taking the drug per day, intended for an adult, averages 2.5 mg. dosage may vary depending on the sex of the patient, the maximum dose for men is 3.4 mg, women are prescribed 2.5 mg.
Factors affecting the dosage of the drug:
- Strengthened physical labor 3.0-3.5 mg;
- Nervous and mental strain3.0 - 3.5 mg;
- Pregnancy 3 mg;
- Lactation 3.5 mg.
Riboflavin - dosage for children:
pharmachologic effect
Vitamin B2 - the main active ingredient of riboflavin regulates the processes of oxidation and reduction in the body. It takes part in fat, carbohydrate, protein metabolism, supports hemoglobin synthesis and visual functions of the eye. Found in many foods and diets, in more detail.
Pharmacokinetics
Nucleotides of the drug are rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Enteritis, chronic gastritis, akhiliya can slow down the absorption process.. Riboflavin is distributed unevenly in tissues and organs. Its maximum amount is concentrated in the myocardium, kidneys, liver.
The drug binds to plasma proteins by 60%. Riboflavin is excreted by the kidneys. D the active substance is able to overcome the placental barrier and is absorbed with breast milk.
Riboflavin protects a person from nervous strain and stress, is necessary for good vision, the normal functioning of internal organs. If you take the drug according to the doctor's indications, the effectiveness of treatment is fully ensured.
Indications for use 
- - riboflavin is used in the form of eye drops;
- Hypovitaminosis. Often affects the eyes and mouth. Inflammatory processes can develop on the mucous membranes, the lips crack and peel, and jams form in the corners.
- The tongue with a deficiency of vitamin B2 can acquire a bright red color. Eruptions spread all over the body in the form of red, scaly spots;
- remeralopia. This disease is popularly called “night blindness”. Treatment is carried out with the participation of eye drops;
- Irit- inflammation of the iris of the eye due to the development of infectious diseases;
- - inflammation of the eye cornea;
- Wounds and ulcers not healing for a long time (may come in handy);
- Eczema- an inflammatory skin disease of an allergic nature. A varied rash appears on the skin, there is a feeling of itching and burning;
- Radiation sickness. The disease develops as a result of the action of ionizing radiation;
- Viral hepatitis A- an infectious disease that affects the liver; liver disease;
- Iron-deficiency anemia. Iron (Fe) deficiency very often develops due to a lack of vitamin B2; (more on preventive nutrition)
- Gastrointestinal dysfunction.
Contraindications for use and overdose
- Hypersensitivity to riboflavin components.
- Nephrolithiasis.
An overdose of the drug occurs rarely and does not cause sharp unpleasant effects.. In some cases, mild numbness and itching may occur, which disappear after a certain period of time.
special instructions
- The intake of an increased amount of the drug is necessary if a person follows a high-calorie diet with a high protein content, with constipation, with the use of nicotinic acid;
- Riboflavin treatment is supplemented with retinol if the patient is affected by hemeralopia ();
- When taking the drug, urine turns light yellow;
During pregnancy and lactation, riboflavin is used strictly on the advice of a doctor.
Side effects
- visual impairment;
- Violation of renal activity.
Analogues
- Riboflavin. The drug is enriched with vitamin B6, which helps to organize the normal functioning of the nervous system, participates in the breakdown and synthesis of amino acids, affects protein metabolism.
- Riboflavin sodium phosphate. The tool works to eliminate the same diseases as the standard riboflavin. The analog is an energetically less favorable compound, but it dissolves better in water.
- Riboflavin Hi-Flow. German-made drug with a similar active ingredient. Available exclusively in powder form.
- riboflavin pyridoxine. Group of vitamins "B". The drug is prescribed strictly on medical advice, is used as a component of sports nutrition during enhanced training.
- Riboflavin mononucleotide. Absolute analogue, with a single active ingredient - riboflavin.
- Riboflavin eye drops. Vitamin preparation for ophthalmic use. Used in the treatment of infectious eye diseases.
The cost of the drug
Riboflavin eye drops the average price for a standard package of the drug does not exceed 70 rubles.
riboflavin tablets, the average price is 85 rubles.
However, if we consider for purchase a complex pharmaceutical product that contains this active ingredient, the price can increase to 900 rubles.
