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Mechanism of action

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Mechanism-of-action class: Enzyme Interactions.

Indications

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  • Dialyvite with Zinc is a prescription folic acid supplement with Zinc and additional nutrients indicated for use in improving the nutritional status of renal dialysis patients.

Contraindications

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  • This product is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.contraindicated

Dosage & administration

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Take one tablet per day or as directed by your physician, orally.

Adverse reactions

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Allergic sensitizations have been reported following oral administration of folic acid. Consult your physician immediately if adverse side effects occur.

Approval history

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  • Feb 21, 2001NDANDA021265Sandoz Canada Inc
  • Apr 15, 2016NDANDA203324Glaukos
  • Oct 17, 2025NDANDA219910Glaukos
  • Apr 9, 2026ANDAANDA210273Apotex
  • Apr 9, 2026ANDAANDA210672Apotex

FAERS reports

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Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
30,560 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
  1. 1Fatigue3,37011%
  2. 2Nausea2,2847.5%
  3. 3Diarrhoea2,2577.4%
  4. 4Headache2,0986.9%
  5. 5Pain1,8175.9%
  6. 6Drug Ineffective1,6675.5%
  7. 7Dizziness1,6645.4%
  8. 8Dyspnoea1,5375.0%
  9. 9Arthralgia1,4634.8%
  10. 10Asthenia1,4034.6%
  11. 11Off Label Use1,3114.3%
  12. 12Fall1,2864.2%
  13. 13Weight Decreased1,1043.6%
  14. 14Vomiting1,0923.6%
  15. 15Insomnia1,0843.5%

Literature

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Recent PubMed references pinned to Riboflavin as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

Clinical trials

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The 10 most recently updated of 347 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Riboflavin as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.

Frequently asked questions

How does Riboflavin work?
Mechanism-of-action class: Enzyme Interactions.
What is Riboflavin used for?
According to FDA labeling, Riboflavin carries indications including: Dialyvite with Zinc is a prescription folic acid supplement with Zinc and additional nutrients indicated for use in improving the nutritional status of renal dialysis patients.. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
What class of drug is Riboflavin?
Riboflavin is classified as Other ophthalmologicals, Other plain vitamin preparations, Enzyme Interactions, Cellular Activity Alteration.
What are the brand names for Riboflavin?
Riboflavin is marketed under brand names including Concept OB, Dialyvite 800, Dialyvite 800 with Iron, Dialyvite 800 with Zinc, Eldertonic, Ellis Tonic, Hemocyte Plus, Infuvite.
What are the contraindications for Riboflavin?
Riboflavin labeling lists contraindications including: This product is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.. Always consult the full prescribing information and a clinician.
Note. Data for riboflavin is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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