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Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Thorne

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

Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate is a dietary supplement by Thorne 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 5'-Phosphate by Thorne

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, a B vitamin your body needs for energy production and cell health. The capsule also holds inactive ingredients — hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, and calcium laurate — which are standard fillers and binders that help form and stabilize the capsule.

Does it work?

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

This is a single-ingredient Riboflavin product and its label doesn't state a use — see Riboflavin's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The product facts we hold don't include effectiveness ratings for riboflavin. That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the evidence for specific uses isn't on file with us.

Talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what you're hoping this supplement will do; they can tell you whether riboflavin is the right choice 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; your body gets rid of extra amounts through urine. The most common side effects are dose-related nausea and bright yellow urine, which is harmless and usually goes away.

A small number of people in studies have reported diarrhea or increased urination at higher doses. Riboflavin is needed during pregnancy and breastfeeding and is generally safe at recommended amounts, but if you're thinking about using a high-dose supplement during pregnancy or while nursing, 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.

If you take tetracycline antibiotics like doxycycline, minocycline, or tetracycline, check with your pharmacist before starting this product — riboflavin may reduce their effectiveness.

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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 is a well-tolerated B vitamin that's safe for most people at standard doses. If you take a tetracycline antibiotic, check with us before adding this — timing might matter.

Pregnant or nursing? Riboflavin is needed, but run any high-dose plan by your doctor.

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 Aug 23, 2023.

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 5'-Phosphate, straight from the product label.

Brand Thorne
Barcode (UPC) 693749115021
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2023
DSLD ID 288632
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate by Thorne, 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
693749115021
IngredientAmount% DV
Riboflavin36.5 mg2808%

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Calcium Laurate

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Label statements
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General Statements

Foundational

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Take 1 capsule one to three times daily or as recommended by your health-care practitioner.

Precautions

Tamper evident: Use only if bottle is sealed.

If pregnant, consult your health-care practitioner before using this product.

Storage

Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.

Seals/Symbols

Manufactured in the USA using US & imported ingredients

Formulation

Gluten free

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate by Thorne label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate by Thorne

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
36.5 mg per serving Form: 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, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Calcium Laurate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate by Thorne Drug Interactions

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20Drugs
20 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate 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 5'-Phosphate, from the product label.

Thorne

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Name
Thorne Research, Inc.
Phone Number
1-800-228-1966
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate by Thorne: Common Questions

Does Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate by Thorne interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate 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 5'-Phosphate 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.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant?
Riboflavin is needed during pregnancy and is generally safe at recommended doses. If you're considering a high-dose supplement, talk with your provider first to make sure it's right for you.
Is it safe to take while breastfeeding?
Riboflavin is needed while breastfeeding and is generally safe at recommended amounts. If you want to use a higher dose, ask your provider for personalized guidance.
Why is my urine bright yellow?
That's harmless and normal — it's excess riboflavin your body is getting rid of through urine. The color will fade once you stop taking the supplement.
What side effects should I expect?
Most people tolerate riboflavin well. The most common effects are dose-related nausea and bright yellow urine. Diarrhea and increased urination are rare.
What is riboflavin 5'-phosphate?
It's a form of riboflavin, a B vitamin your body uses for energy and cell function. This version is the phosphate form, which some people find easier to absorb.

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The Full Monographs Behind Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate'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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