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Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) label
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Powder Category: Vitamin
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 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 (Vitamin B2) is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com 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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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) by BulkSupplements.com

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 is a straightforward single-ingredient product: riboflavin, also called vitamin B2. It's a B vitamin your body needs to turn food into energy and keep your skin and eyes healthy.

There are no inactive ingredients listed.

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

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.

We don't have effectiveness data on file for riboflavin in our system, so we can't tell you what the research says it works for. If you're considering it for a specific reason, your doctor or pharmacist can fill in that gap.

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 — your body simply removes what it doesn't use through your urine. The main side effects are dose-related: nausea and bright yellow urine at higher doses.

Diarrhea is rare. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, riboflavin is actually needed, and standard amounts are safe; if you're thinking about a high-dose supplement, 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 or minocycline), check with your pharmacist before starting riboflavin. Lab research suggests it may reduce how well these antibiotics work, though this hasn't been confirmed in patients.

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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 safe, simple B vitamin for everyday use. If you take a tetracycline antibiotic, check with us before adding it in — there's a theoretical interaction we want to rule out.

Otherwise, it's generally a straightforward supplement.

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 May 23, 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 (Vitamin B2), straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X000HUJJU1
Net contents 1 KG(s); 35.3 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 23, 2024
DSLD ID 312323
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses 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 (Vitamin B2) by BulkSupplements.com, 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:
400 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
400 mg
Servings per container
2500
UPC/BARCODE
X000HUJJU1
IngredientAmount% DV
Riboflavin400 mg30769%

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

BulkSupplements.com Clean & pure bulk supplements

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

Formulation

Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 400 mg (about 1/5 tsp) once daily, or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Settling may occur. Store in a dry, cool, dark place.

General Statements

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Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) by BulkSupplements.com label

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Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size400 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container2500 Amounts shown are per serving.

Riboflavin

Interacts with
20 drugs
400 mg per serving Form: Vitamin B2

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
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Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Riboflavin 20

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) interact with 20 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 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 (Vitamin B2) 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 (Vitamin B2), from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
bulksupplements.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 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 (Vitamin B2) 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 riboflavin if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Yes — riboflavin is actually needed during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, and standard amounts are safe. If you're considering a high-dose supplement, talk to your provider first to make sure the dose is right for you.
What side effects does riboflavin cause?
Most people tolerate it very well. At higher doses, you might notice nausea and bright yellow urine — the yellow color is harmless and just means your body is flushing out excess. Diarrhea is rare.
Why is my urine bright yellow when I take this?
That's excess riboflavin your body doesn't need leaving through your urine. It's completely harmless and totally normal — it's actually a sign the supplement is moving through you as expected.
Is this powder hard to mix?
The product facts don't tell us about mixing or taste, so I'd recommend checking the package instructions or asking the seller directly.
How much riboflavin should I take?
That depends on your age, diet, and why you're taking it — the product facts don't include dosing guidance, so your doctor or pharmacist can recommend what's right for you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)’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...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)'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.

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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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