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B-2 100 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Vitamin World

Other (e.g. Tea Bag) Category: Vitamin
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

B-2 100 mg is a dietary supplement by Vitamin World with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for riboflavin deficiency, migraine prevention, general energy and metabolism support.Based on those ingredients, 20 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Vitamin B2. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of B-2 100 mg by Vitamin World

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: riboflavin (also called vitamin B2). Riboflavin is a B vitamin your body uses to turn food into energy and keep your skin, eyes, and nervous system working well.

The product comes in tablet form, with dicalcium phosphate and vegetable cellulose as inactive ingredients to hold it together.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: energy support, vision and skin health.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

We don't have effectiveness ratings on file for riboflavin supplements in our data. If you're thinking about taking this for a specific reason — like an energy boost or a particular health condition — it's worth talking with your doctor or pharmacist about what the evidence actually shows for your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Riboflavin

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Riboflavin is very well tolerated overall; any excess your body doesn't use is simply removed in your urine. The most common side effect is dose-related nausea, and at higher doses (like the 400 mg used in some studies) you may notice bright yellow urine — that's the riboflavin itself and not harmful.

Rarely, diarrhea has been reported. Riboflavin is considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding at recommended amounts, since your body actually needs it at those times.

If you're pregnant or nursing and want to take a higher-dose supplement, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Riboflavin

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Riboflavin.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 20 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Tetracycline antibiotics are the main type to double-check before taking this product — riboflavin may reduce how well they work. Use the medication checker below to see if any of your prescriptions fall into this category.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you take a tetracycline antibiotic (such as doxycycline or minocycline), clear this supplement with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — they'll let you know if timing matters or if you need a different antibiotic. Otherwise, riboflavin at this dose is generally well tolerated.

Talk with your own healthcare provider about whether B2 supplementation makes sense for you.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 21, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about B-2 100 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Vitamin World
Net contents 100 Coated Caplet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 21, 2020
DSLD ID 239920
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Other (e.g. Tea Bag)
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for B-2 100 mg by Vitamin World, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin B2100 mg5882%

Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Vegetable Cellulose, Contains less than 2% of

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Label statements
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General Statements

Vitamin World since 1977

Formula

B Vitamins

Each coated caplet makes it easy-to-swallow and provides 100 mg. of Riboflavin (Vitamin B2).

Formulation

Energy support Supports healthy vision & skin health Easy to swallow

Vegetarian

Although Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) is found in plenty of breakfast cereals as an additive, you may want to supplement your Vitamin B-2 intake with these high-quality tablets to ensure that you are getting your daily value.

Supports energy metabolism. Helps maintain a healthy nervous system. Helps support healthy vision. Helps to maintain healthy skin.

Gluten free. No Soy.

Vegetarian

FDA Statement of Identity

Vitamin Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: For adults, take one (1) tablet daily, preferably with a meal.

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B-2 100 mg by Vitamin World label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in B-2 100 mg by Vitamin World

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) Amounts shown are per serving.

Vitamin B2

Interacts with
20 drugs
100 mg per serving Form: Riboflavin

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...

Vitamin B2 monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Vegetable Cellulose, Contains less than 2% of. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

B-2 100 mg by Vitamin World Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in B-2 100 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Vitamin B21 drug type · 20 drugs

Tetracycline Antibiotics

Theoretically, taking riboflavin with tetracycline antibiotics may decrease the potency of these antibiotics.
In vitro research suggests that riboflavin may inhibit the potency of tetracycline antibiotics. It is not clear if this effect is clinically significant, as this interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for B-2 100 mg, from the product label.

Vitamin World

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Name
Vitamin World
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

B-2 100 mg by Vitamin World: Common Questions

Does B-2 100 mg by Vitamin World interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, B-2 100 mg has a known interaction with 20 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
B-2 100 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will this turn my urine yellow?
It might. Bright yellow urine is a known effect of riboflavin, especially at higher doses, and it's harmless — it's just the vitamin your body doesn't need being cleared out through your urine.
Can I take this while pregnant?
Yes — riboflavin is actually needed during pregnancy and is generally safe at recommended amounts. If you want to take a higher-dose supplement, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first to make sure it's right for you.
What's riboflavin actually for?
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) helps your body turn food into energy and keeps your skin, eyes, and nervous system running smoothly. It's an essential vitamin, meaning your body needs it but can't make it on its own.
Is this safe to take every day?
Riboflavin is very safe; excess amounts are removed in your urine and don't build up in your body. At 100 mg daily, this is generally well tolerated, though some people may notice mild nausea or the yellow urine effect.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Riboflavin is needed while breastfeeding and is generally safe at recommended amounts. If you want to take a higher-dose supplement, check with your doctor or pharmacist about what's right for you and your baby.

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B-2 100 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 5 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Riboflavin 5 references
  1. Schoenen J, Jacquy J, Lenaerts M. Effectiveness of high-dose riboflavin in migraine prophylaxis. A randomized controlled trial. Neurology 1998;50:466-70. PubMed
  2. 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
  3. Leeson LJ, Weidenheimer JF. Stability of tetracycline and riboflavin. J Pharm Sci. 1969;58(3):355-7. PubMed
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

See these in context on the Riboflavin monograph →

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