Vitamin B2 Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by BioCare
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking 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
Vitamin B2 is a dietary supplement by BioCare 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.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Vitamin B2 by BioCare
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), a B-complex vitamin that supports energy metabolism and cellular function. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients—cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, and additional vitamin B2 as an excipient.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
We hold no effectiveness data for this product in our records. If you're considering Vitamin B2 for a specific health purpose, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the evidence supports that use.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Riboflavin is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. The most common side effects are dose-related nausea and bright yellow urine—both harmless signs your body is processing the excess and removing it through urine.
Rarely, diarrhea has been reported. Riboflavin is considered very safe because your body excretes what it doesn't use.
Riboflavin is needed during pregnancy and breastfeeding and is generally safe at recommended amounts, but if you're considering higher-dose supplements, check with your doctor or pharmacist first for personalized advice.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take tetracycline antibiotics, double-check with your pharmacist before starting this product—lab evidence suggests riboflavin may reduce how well these antibiotics work, though this hasn't been confirmed in people.
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.
Vitamin B2 is a safe, well-tolerated supplement for most people at standard doses—your body simply clears the excess. The main interaction to watch for is with tetracycline antibiotics, where riboflavin may reduce their effectiveness.
If you're taking one of those antibiotics or any other prescription medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this supplement.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 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
General information
Key facts about Vitamin B2, straight from the product label.
| Brand | BioCare |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 5033290524302 |
| Net contents | 30 Vegetable Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 23, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 309765 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Vitamin B2 by BioCare, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B2 | 50 mg | 3571% |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Vitamin B2, Magnesium Stearate
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: 1 capsule taken daily with food, or as professionally directed.
Precautions
This product should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated recommended daily intake. Do not purchase if the seal is broken. If you are under medical supervision, please consult a doctor before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Formulation
Vegetarian & vegan
Vitamin B2 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, the reduction of tiredness & fatigue & normal functioning of the nervous system.
Formula
Vitamin B2 as riboflavin for energy & nervous support
FDA Statement of Identity
Food Supplement
General Statements
NRV = Nutrient Reference value
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Vitamin B2 by BioCare label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Vitamin B2 by BioCare
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 container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Vitamin B2
Interacts with20 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...
Vitamin B2 monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Vitamin B2, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Vitamin B2 by BioCare Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
BioCare Vitamin B2 may interact with tetracycline antibiotics through its riboflavin content.
In lab studies, riboflavin appears to reduce how well these antibiotics work, though this effect hasn't been reported in people taking them together. If you're on a tetracycline antibiotic, check your exact medication with the search tool on this page before starting this supplement.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Altogether, these interactions span 20 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Vitamin B2 interact with 20 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Vitamin B2 interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Vitamin B2
Amphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with Vitamin B2 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B2Tetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking riboflavin with tetracycline antibiotics may decrease the potency of these antibiotics.
Read the full Vitamin B2 + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionBismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, TetracyclineHelidac
How Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interacts with Vitamin B2 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B2Tetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking riboflavin with tetracycline antibiotics may decrease the potency of these antibiotics.
Read the full Vitamin B2 + Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, Tetracycline interactionChlortetracyclineAureomycin
How Chlortetracycline interacts with Vitamin B2 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B2Tetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking riboflavin with tetracycline antibiotics may decrease the potency of these antibiotics.
Read the full Vitamin B2 + Chlortetracycline interactionDemeclocyclineDeclomycin
How Demeclocycline interacts with Vitamin B2 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B2Tetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking riboflavin with tetracycline antibiotics may decrease the potency of these antibiotics.
Read the full Vitamin B2 + Demeclocycline interactionDoripenemDoribax
How Doripenem interacts with Vitamin B2 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B2Tetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking riboflavin with tetracycline antibiotics may decrease the potency of these antibiotics.
Read the full Vitamin B2 + Doripenem interactionDoxycyclineDoryx, Doxy, Doxy-D, Doxycin, Doxycycline Injection, Doxylin +6 more
How Doxycycline interacts with Vitamin B2 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B2Tetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking riboflavin with tetracycline antibiotics may decrease the potency of these antibiotics.
Read the full Vitamin B2 + Doxycycline interactionDoxycycline HyclateActiclate, Acticlate Cap, Lymepak
How Doxycycline Hyclate interacts with Vitamin B2 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B2Tetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking riboflavin with tetracycline antibiotics may decrease the potency of these antibiotics.
Read the full Vitamin B2 + Doxycycline Hyclate interactionDoxycycline MonohydrateErfacea
How Doxycycline Monohydrate interacts with Vitamin B2 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B2Tetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking riboflavin with tetracycline antibiotics may decrease the potency of these antibiotics.
Read the full Vitamin B2 + Doxycycline Monohydrate interactionDoxycylineDoxychel
How Doxycyline interacts with Vitamin B2 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B2Tetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking riboflavin with tetracycline antibiotics may decrease the potency of these antibiotics.
Read the full Vitamin B2 + Doxycyline interactionEravacyclineXerava
How Eravacycline interacts with Vitamin B2 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B2Tetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking riboflavin with tetracycline antibiotics may decrease the potency of these antibiotics.
Read the full Vitamin B2 + Eravacycline interactionMetronidazole, Tetracyline, Bismuth Subcitrate PotassiumPylera
How Metronidazole, Tetracyline, Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium interacts with Vitamin B2 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B2Tetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking riboflavin with tetracycline antibiotics may decrease the potency of these antibiotics.
Read the full Vitamin B2 + Metronidazole, Tetracyline, Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium interactionMinocyclineAcnamino MR, Aknemin, Amzeeq, Arestin Miscrosperes, Dynacin, Minocin +6 more
How Minocycline interacts with Vitamin B2 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B2Tetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking riboflavin with tetracycline antibiotics may decrease the potency of these antibiotics.
Read the full Vitamin B2 + Minocycline interactionMinocycline HydrochlorideMinolira, Ximino
How Minocycline Hydrochloride interacts with Vitamin B2 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B2Tetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking riboflavin with tetracycline antibiotics may decrease the potency of these antibiotics.
Read the full Vitamin B2 + Minocycline Hydrochloride interactionOmadacycline (iv)Nuzyra
How Omadacycline (iv) interacts with Vitamin B2 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B2Tetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking riboflavin with tetracycline antibiotics may decrease the potency of these antibiotics.
Read the full Vitamin B2 + Omadacycline (iv) interactionOmadacycline (oral)Nuzyra
How Omadacycline (oral) interacts with Vitamin B2 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B2Tetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking riboflavin with tetracycline antibiotics may decrease the potency of these antibiotics.
Read the full Vitamin B2 + Omadacycline (oral) interactionOxytetracyclineTerramycin
How Oxytetracycline interacts with Vitamin B2 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B2Tetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking riboflavin with tetracycline antibiotics may decrease the potency of these antibiotics.
Read the full Vitamin B2 + Oxytetracycline interactionOxytetracycline, Phenazopyridine, SulfamethizoleUrobiotic
How Oxytetracycline, Phenazopyridine, Sulfamethizole interacts with Vitamin B2 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B2Tetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking riboflavin with tetracycline antibiotics may decrease the potency of these antibiotics.
Read the full Vitamin B2 + Oxytetracycline, Phenazopyridine, Sulfamethizole interactionRetapamulinAltabax, Altargo
How Retapamulin interacts with Vitamin B2 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B2Tetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking riboflavin with tetracycline antibiotics may decrease the potency of these antibiotics.
Read the full Vitamin B2 + Retapamulin interactionTetracyclineAchromycin, Achromycin V, Nor-Tet, Robitet, Sumycin, Sumycin 250 +6 more
How Tetracycline interacts with Vitamin B2 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B2Tetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking riboflavin with tetracycline antibiotics may decrease the potency of these antibiotics.
Read the full Vitamin B2 + Tetracycline interactionTigecyclineTygacil
How Tigecycline interacts with Vitamin B2 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B2Tetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking riboflavin with tetracycline antibiotics may decrease the potency of these antibiotics.
Read the full Vitamin B2 + Tigecycline interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in 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.
Vitamin B2
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Vitamin B2, from the product label.
BioCare
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- UK - BioCare Ltd
- Street Address
- 1 Hedera Road
- State
- Redditch
- ZipCode
- B98 9EY
- Phone Number
- +44 0121 433 3727
- Web Address
- www.biocare.co.uk
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The Full Monographs Behind Vitamin B2’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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
- Schoenen J, Jacquy J, Lenaerts M. Effectiveness of high-dose riboflavin in migraine prophylaxis. A randomized controlled trial. Neurology 1998;50:466-70. PubMed
- 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
- Leeson LJ, Weidenheimer JF. Stability of tetracycline and riboflavin. J Pharm Sci. 1969;58(3):355-7. PubMed
- 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.
- 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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