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Dietary supplement

Riboflavin 400 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Seeking Health

Capsule Category: Vitamin
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Riboflavin 400 mg is a dietary supplement by Seeking Health 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 Riboflavin. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Riboflavin 400 mg by Seeking Health

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 supplement contains one active ingredient: riboflavin (also called vitamin B2) at 400 mg per capsule. Riboflavin is a B vitamin your body needs to convert food into energy and maintain healthy skin, eyes, and nervous system function.

The inactive ingredients are HPMC (a capsule material), ascorbyl palmitate (a form of vitamin C used as a preservative), and silica (an anti-caking agent).

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: support normal growth and red blood cell production.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The product facts we have on file don't include effectiveness ratings for riboflavin at this dose. If you're considering it for a specific health goal, that's worth discussing with your doctor or pharmacist—they can tell you whether the evidence supports its use 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 considered very safe overall; your body removes excess amounts through your urine. The most common side effects are dose-related nausea and bright yellow urine discoloration—both harmless and expected at higher doses.

Rarely, some people report diarrhea or increased urination. Riboflavin is needed during both pregnancy and breastfeeding and is generally safe at standard recommended amounts.

If you're pregnant or nursing and want to use a high-dose supplement like this one, check with your provider first to make sure the dose is right for you.

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.

If you take tetracycline antibiotics (such as doxycycline, tetracycline, or minocycline), talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this supplement—riboflavin may reduce how well they work. No other medication types are documented to interact with riboflavin in our data.

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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.

This is a straightforward B vitamin supplement that works best if you're deficient or have a condition where B2 supports your health. The main caution is tetracycline antibiotics—check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take one before starting this product.

Riboflavin itself is very well tolerated, though expect bright yellow urine at this dose.

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 Jan 25, 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 Riboflavin 400 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Seeking Health
Barcode (UPC) 700580723633
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsules
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 25, 2020
DSLD ID 211102
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Riboflavin 400 mg by Seeking Health, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
700580723633
IngredientAmount% DV
Riboflavin400 mg30769%

Other ingredients: HPMC, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Silica

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 1 capsule daily or as directed by your healthcare professional.

Precautions

Children and pregnant or lactating women should consult their healthcare professional prior to use.

Children and pregnant or lactating women should consult their healthcare professional prior to use.

Do not use if tamper seal is damaged.

Storage: Keep closed in a cool, dry place out of reach by children.

Storage

Storage: Keep closed in a cool, dry place out of reach by children.

Formula

Riboflavin provides 400 mg of riboflavin in each vegetarian capsule. Riboflavin, or vitamin B2, plays a part in the metabolism of other B vitamins and may help support normal growth and red blood cell production.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Formulation

Does Not Contain: Milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, GMO, gluten, artificial colors, or artificial flavors.

General Statements

Riboflavin Meets or Exceeds cGMP Quality Standards. Physician Formulated

This package is completely recyclable

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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Riboflavin 400 mg by Seeking Health label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Riboflavin 400 mg by Seeking Health

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Riboflavin

Interacts with
20 drugs
400 mg per serving Form: Riboflavin, Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate Sodium

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...

Riboflavin monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: HPMC, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Riboflavin 400 mg by Seeking Health Drug Interactions

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20 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Riboflavin 400 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.

Riboflavin1 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 Riboflavin 400 mg, from the product label.

Seeking Health

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Name
Seeking Health, LLC
Street Address
3140 Mercer Ave
City
Bellingham
State
WA
ZipCode
98225
Phone Number
(800) 547-9812
Web Address
www.seekinghealth.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Riboflavin 400 mg by Seeking Health: Common Questions

Does Riboflavin 400 mg by Seeking Health interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Riboflavin 400 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?
Riboflavin 400 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 really turn my urine yellow?
Yes, bright yellow urine is a normal and harmless effect of high-dose riboflavin. Your body simply excretes the excess, and the color disappears once you stop taking it or lower the dose.
Is riboflavin safe to take while I'm pregnant?
Riboflavin is needed during pregnancy and is generally safe at recommended amounts. Because this is a high-dose supplement, check with your doctor or midwife to confirm the 400 mg dose is appropriate for you.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Riboflavin is needed while breastfeeding and is generally safe at recommended amounts. For a high-dose supplement like this one, ask your provider whether 400 mg is right for your situation.
What does riboflavin actually do in my body?
Riboflavin is a B vitamin that helps your body convert food into energy and keeps your skin, eyes, and nervous system healthy. It's an essential nutrient, meaning your body needs it but can't make it on its own.
Is nausea common with this product?
Nausea is dose-related and listed as the most common side effect, but it's generally mild. Taking it with food or lowering the dose often helps. If nausea is severe or persistent, mention it to your pharmacist.
Can I take this with my tetracycline antibiotic?
Riboflavin may reduce how well tetracycline antibiotics (like doxycycline) work, so check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining them. They'll advise whether you need to adjust timing or doses.

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Sources & How We Checked

Riboflavin 400 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.

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