Riboflavin (vit B2)

riboflavin (vit B2) may be found in some form under the following brand names:

• Concept OB

• Dialyvite 800

• Dialyvite 800 + Iron

• Dialyvite 800 with Zinc

• Eldertonic

• Ellis Tonic

• Ferrocite Plus

• Hemocyte Plus

• Infuvite

• Infuvite Pediatric

• Irospan Tablet

• Lipoflavovit

• Multi-Delyn

• MVC-Fluoride

• MVI Pediatric

• Natafort

• Nephrocaps

• Nephrocaps QT

• Poly-Vi-Sol

• Poly-Vi-Sol with Iron

• Prenatal Rx 1

• Rena-Vite

• RightStep

• Tandem OB

• Tandem Plus

• Vitabee with C

• Vitafol-One

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Riboflavin falls into category C:

In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.

OR

There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. Riboflavin should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.

OR

No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. Riboflavin should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.