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Riboflavin 400 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Seeking Health

Riboflavin 400 mg label
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Capsule Category: Vitamin
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Riboflavin 400 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

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.

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Check Your Meds Against Riboflavin 400 mg by Seeking Health

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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 product contains one active ingredient: riboflavin (vitamin B2) at 400 mg per capsule. Riboflavin is a B vitamin that plays a role in energy production and cell health.

The capsule also contains inactive ingredients—hypromellose, water, ascorbyl palmitate, and silica—which are standard binders and fillers.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
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: supports healthy energy production and metabolism.
  • We looked for evidence on: Energy metabolism, B vitamin status, Riboflavin deficiency.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The product facts we hold don't include effectiveness ratings for riboflavin. If you're considering this supplement for a specific condition, we'd recommend talking with your pharmacist or doctor about what the evidence shows for your particular use.

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; your body removes what it doesn't need through your urine. The most common side effect is dose-related nausea and bright yellow urine—both harmless and temporary.

In a clinical trial, a small number of participants reported diarrhea or increased urination at this dose, but these were uncommon. Riboflavin is needed during pregnancy and breastfeeding and is generally safe at normal recommended amounts.

If you're pregnant or nursing and considering a high-dose supplement like this, check with your provider 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.

Check your medications if you take tetracycline antibiotics (doxycycline, minocycline, and others in that class). Lab data suggests riboflavin may theoretically reduce their effectiveness, though this hasn't been confirmed in patients.

Ask your pharmacist or doctor before combining them.

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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.

Riboflavin 400 mg is well tolerated and a good option if you need extra B2. If you take a tetracycline antibiotic (like doxycycline), run it through the interaction checker below or ask your pharmacist first.

Otherwise, you're likely in the clear—just expect bright yellow urine and possibly some nausea.

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 Dec 21, 2024.

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) 810007521190
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 21, 2024
DSLD ID 322713
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
810007521190
IngredientAmount% DV
Riboflavin400 mg30769%

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Water, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Silica

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

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

Precautions

Children and pregnant or lactating women should consult their healthcare professional prior to use. Storage: Keep closed in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.

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

Do not use if tamper seal is damaged.

Storage

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

Formula

Riboflavin supports healthy energy production, methylation, MTHFR enzyme function, neurotransmitter metabolism, and the synthesis of other B vitamins.

Formulation

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

Riboflavin meets or exceeds cGMP Quality Standards.

Manufactured in the USA From globally sourced ingredients Third-party independently tested.

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.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Seeking Health Targeted Support

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

Find other Effective Health Products at www.seekinghealth.com This package is completely recyclable

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Riboflavin 400 mg by Seeking Health label

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Riboflavin 400 mg 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: Hypromellose, Water, 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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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Riboflavin 20

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Riboflavin 400 mg interact with 20 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Riboflavin 400 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Riboflavin

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
Riboflavin full monograph & interactions
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 turn my urine yellow?
Yes—bright yellow urine is a normal, harmless effect of this dose and a sign the extra riboflavin is being cleared from your body. It's temporary and nothing to worry about.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Riboflavin is needed during pregnancy and breastfeeding and is considered safe at normal recommended amounts. Since this is a high-dose supplement, check with your provider first to make sure it's right for you.
What are the side effects?
Most people tolerate it well. The most common side effect is dose-related nausea. A small number of people report diarrhea or increased urination. Bright yellow urine is normal and harmless.
Is riboflavin necessary for my health?
Riboflavin (B2) is an essential nutrient your body needs for energy production and cell function. A healthy diet usually provides what you need, but some people benefit from extra supplementation—ask your doctor if this dose is right for you.
What's in the capsule besides riboflavin?
The capsule contains hypromellose, water, ascorbyl palmitate, and silica—standard inactive ingredients that help form and preserve the supplement. No artificial dyes or unnecessary fillers.

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The Full Monographs Behind Riboflavin 400 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Riboflavin

Interacts with 20 drugs

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 stro...

Read the full Riboflavin monograph →
Sources

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.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

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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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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