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Page values for "Riboflavin"

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FieldField typeValue
genericStringRiboflavin (vitamin B2)
brandStringMany generics/OTC
structureFile
classesList of String, delimiter: ,[[:Category:Vitamins|Vitamin]] [[:Category:B-vitamins|B-vitamin]]
mechanismString'"`UNIQ--vote-0000124C-QINU`"' The 400 mg/d dose for migraine prophylaxis is supported by randomized trials (Schoenen 1998) and remains a low-risk evidence-based supplement option. Characteristic bright-yellow urine fluorescence with high-dose oral supplementation.
usesString'"`UNIQ--vote-0000124D-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-0000124E-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-0000124F-QINU`"'
starting_doseStringMigraine prophylaxis: 400 mg PO daily; deficiency replacement 5-30 mg/d
preparationsString25, 50, 100, 250, 400 mg tablets; OTC
fda_maxStringNo strict ceiling for water-soluble vitamin; UL not set
pill_idText
routesList of String, delimiter: ,Oral IV (rare)
onsetStringMigraine effect after 1-3 months of daily use
durationStringN/A
halflifeString~1-2 hours plasma (riboflavin itself); FAD/FMN tissue cofactors are continuous
bioavailabilityString~50-60% (oral; food enhances)
pregnancyStringSafe at replacement and supplement doses.<sup class="pcp-cn" title="This claim needs a citation.">&#91;[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation&nbsp;needed]]&#93;</sup>
legalStringOTC in US