Riboflavin + Cefaclor
Cefaclor brand names: Ceclor CD, Ceclor.
We found no known interaction between Riboflavin and Cefaclor in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first. Additionally, although there is no interaction, the label for Cefaclor states a food rule worth keeping to, and the two are separately associated with some of the same side effects, which would make a new symptom harder to attribute to one or the other.
Riboflavin and Cefaclor
We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.
No Known Interaction Found
We did not find a documented interaction between Cefaclor and Riboflavin in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.
If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.
Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.
Riboflavin safety at a glance
Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — the full detail is in the Special populations card below. Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.
Why No Interaction Is Listed for Cefaclor
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Cefaclor is filed under 6 classifications — including organic anion transporter 3 (oat3) substrates, organic anion transporter 1 (oat1) substrates, antibiotic drugs. Riboflavin has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being tetracycline antibiotics (moderate) — and none of Cefaclor’s classifications are among them.
Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.
Riboflavin Does Interact With Other Medications
Riboflavin has 20 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Cefaclor isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.
Check Another of Your Medications Against Riboflavin
We haven’t checked that one against Riboflavin yet — ask our pharmacists directly.
Covers the 2,830 medications we’ve checked against Riboflavin. Pick one to open its full report.
Riboflavin in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
When used orally and appropriately in dietary amounts. A tolerable upper intake level (UL) has not been established.
DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center
No Interaction — But Cefaclor May Lower Your Riboflavin Levels
These two do not interact. The relationship runs the other way: the licensed record lists Cefaclor as associated with lower Riboflavin levels — rated “Insignificant Depletion”.
Antibiotic drugs might reduce riboflavin levels; however, this is not likely to be clinically significant. Interference with the normal gastrointestinal flora by antibiotics may reduce bacterial synthesis of riboflavin. However, this synthesis doesn't seem to significantly contribute to the body's supply of riboflavin, which is primarily obtained from dietary sources. Riboflavin supplements aren't necessary during antibiotic therapy.
RIBOFLAVIN — Insignificant Depletion
See every medication linked to lower Riboflavin levels · See the full Cefaclor nutrient report
Disclaimer: This checker finds which nutrients might be depleted by prescription or over-the-counter medications. Each nutrient depletion issue is rated based on clinical significance. Use your own professional judgment prior to making clinical decisions.© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center
Some Cefaclor Products Have a Food Rule — Riboflavin Should Not Break It
At least one FDA label for a product containing Cefaclor says to take it with food. If you take Riboflavin on an empty stomach out of habit, keep them separate — and take Cefaclor with a meal where the label says to.
This may not be true of your version. Food instructions belong to the product, not the ingredient: two Cefaclor products can carry different directions, and extended-release forms often differ from immediate-release ones. The label we read is quoted below — check the directions on your own box or bottle, or ask your pharmacist, for how to take the exact product you were given.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The absorption of cefaclor extended-release tablets is enhanced when it is administered with food.
From the Dosage and Administration section of the FDA label we read for Cefaclor — where that label names a specific product, the instruction is that product's. Read the label on DailyMed ›
A food rule is not an interaction — it is about how much of the medicine you absorb. The directions that came with your own product, and your pharmacist, outrank anything on this page.
See Every Supplement That Interacts With Cefaclor
This page covers Riboflavin only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Cefaclor page lists 60 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Asarabacca (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major), African Wild Potato (moderate) and Aristolochia (moderate).
By severity: 3 major · 46 moderate · 11 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Cefaclor page
“The entries worth understanding before any others on this cefaclor (Ceclor) page are the kidney risks and charcoal. Cefaclor is a cephalosporin antibiotic, typically a short course for ear, sinus, throat, or skin infections, and two herbs here, Siberian cocklebur and asarabacca, can damage the kidneys on their own, so pairing either wi…”
Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026
Taking Riboflavin as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions
We hold 18,014 real supplement products containing Riboflavin, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Riboflavin. Even though Riboflavin itself has no known interaction with Cefaclor, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:
Where Riboflavin and Cefaclor Sit Against Everything Else
Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.
#12 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#227 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days
Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.
Where does our data come from?
- Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
- Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Riboflavin reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified October 4, 2026. The Riboflavin and Cefaclor records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 2026.
- What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
About Riboflavin
What is Riboflavin?
- Riboflavin deficiency
- Migraine prevention
- General energy and metabolism support
- Healthy skin and eyes
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is an essential nutrient your body needs to turn food into energy and to keep skin, eyes, and nerves healthy. It is generally very safe at typical doses, and the strongest evidence supports its use for treating deficiency, with some supportive (but not definitive) evidence for preventing migraines.
Vitamin (water-soluble B vitamin) · Tablets, capsules, softgels, multivitamins, B-complex products, fortified foods
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Riboflavin is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Riboflavin record says about it on its own.
Riboflavin: dosing
There is a recommended daily intake for riboflavin as a nutrient, and most people meet it through a normal diet. Do not assume that more is better.
From our Riboflavin monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Cefaclor
What Is Cefaclor Used For?
Brand names: Ceclor CD, Ceclor
Cefaclor treats a range of bacterial infections. The capsule and oral suspension forms are used for ear infections (otitis media), lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia, strep throat and tonsillitis, urinary tract infections (including kidney infections and bladder infections), and skin and skin structure infections.
The extended-release tablet form of Cefaclor is approved for a narrower set of uses: acute bacterial flare-ups of chronic bronchitis, strep throat and tonsillitis, and uncomplicated skin infections. Not all infections approved for the capsule or suspension are approved for the extended-release tablet — your prescriber will choose the right form for your infection.
Most-Reported Side Effects for Cefaclor
From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (1,535 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.
Other Drugs & Riboflavin
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Riboflavin — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
No drugs match “”.
20 interactions
- Doxycycline ›
- Minocycline ›
- Tetracycline ›
- Doxycycline Hyclate ›
- Minocycline Hydrochloride ›
- Retapamulin ›
- Chlortetracycline ›
- Demeclocycline ›
- Doripenem ›
- Doxycycline Monohydrate ›
- Doxycyline ›
- Eravacycline ›
- Omadacycline (iv) ›
- Omadacycline (oral) ›
- Oxytetracycline ›
- Tigecycline ›
- Amphotericin, Tetracycline ›
- Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline ›
- Metronidazole, Tetracyline, Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium ›
- Oxytetracycline, Phenazopyridine, Sulfamethizole ›
No interaction 2,809 drugs checked — show the list
We also checked Riboflavin against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
- Apixaban ›
- Levothyroxine ›
- Amlodipine ›
- Methylphenidate ›
- Warfarin ›
- Ivermectin ›
- Abemaciclib ›
- Testosterone ›
- Losartan Potassium ›
- Sertraline ›
- Acetaminophen ›
- Rosuvastatin ›
- Aspirin ›
- Metoprolol ›
- Escitalopram ›
- Clopidogrel ›
- Atorvastatin ›
- Rivaroxaban ›
- Isotretinoin ›
- Tirzepatide ›
- Ibuprofen ›
- Warfarin Sodium ›
- Amlodipine Besylate ›
- Levothyroxine, Liothyronine ›
- Docusate ›
- Methamphetamine ›
- Prednisone ›
- Metformin ›
- Amitriptyline ›
- Tadalafil ›
- Semaglutide ›
- Lisdexamfetamine ›
- Hydroxyurea ›
- Valacyclovir ›
- Amphetamine ›
- Sumatriptan ›
- Propranolol ›
- Methotrexate ›
- Lisinopril ›
- Amoxicillin ›
- Bupropion ›
- Fluoxetine ›
- Azithromycin ›
- Pregabalin ›
- Gabapentin ›
- Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine ›
- Dextroamphetamine ›
- Naproxen ›
- Lamotrigine ›
- Bendamustine ›
- Quetiapine ›
- Clonazepam ›
- Acyclovir ›
- Buspirone ›
- Duloxetine ›
- Omeprazole ›
- Letrozole ›
- Citalopram ›
- Methylene Blue ›
- Ciprofloxacin ›
Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,809 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Riboflavin list.
Riboflavin References
The 5 references that drive our Riboflavin monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
- Schoenen J, Jacquy J, Lenaerts M. Effectiveness of high-dose riboflavin in migraine prophylaxis. A randomized controlled trial. Neurology 1998;50:466-70. PubMed
- Yates AA, Schlicker SA, Suitor CW. Dietary reference intakes: The new basis for recommendations for calcium and related nutrients, B vitamins, and choline. J Am Diet Assoc 1998;98:699-706. PubMed
- Leeson LJ, Weidenheimer JF. Stability of tetracycline and riboflavin. J Pharm Sci. 1969;58(3):355-7. PubMed
- MacLennan, S. C., Wade, F. M., Forrest, K. M., Ratanayake, P. D., Fagan, E., and Antony, J. High-dose riboflavin for migraine prophylaxis in children: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. J Child Neurol. 2008;23(11):1300-1304.
- Dietary reference intakes (DRIs): estimated average requirements. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, National Academics. https://www.nal.usda.gov/sites/default/files/fnic_uploads//recommended_intakes_individuals.pdf Accessed July 24, 2017.
Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.
Cefaclor Is Linked to Lower Levels of 7 Nutrients
Natural Medicines records Cefaclor as a medicine that can lower these. This is not an interaction with Riboflavin — it is a separate effect of the medicine, and it is a reason some people are advised to supplement rather than to avoid one:
Read the full Cefaclor nutrient depletion report ›
Riboflavin is itself a nutrient we track — see which medications may deplete RIBOFLAVIN.
Depletion records come from the licensed Natural Medicines database. Do not start a supplement on the strength of this page — ask your pharmacist or doctor whether it applies to you.
Taking Riboflavin and Cefaclor Together: Common Questions
Is it safe to take Riboflavin with Cefaclor?
Do Riboflavin and Cefaclor have any of the same side effects?
Should I take Riboflavin and Cefaclor at the same time of day?
Can Cefaclor lower my Riboflavin levels?
How was the Riboflavin and Cefaclor combination checked?
Does Riboflavin interact with any other medications?
Does Cefaclor interact with any supplements?
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