Ribovita Injection (Riboflavin Phosphate Sodium)

Adult administration

For riboflavin, adults should be administered subcutaneously, intramuscularly, or intravenously 2 to 30 mg per day. Adjustments should be made appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This medication should be handled carefully when using the injection form to avoid glass breakage. Glass shards can be harmful, so extra caution is needed, especially when using it on children or the elderly. Additionally, this medication contains an ingredient called benzyl alcohol, which can cause serious respiratory problems in premature infants; therefore, it should not be used in newborns or preterm infants. Individuals who are allergic to this medication or its components should not take it, and when vitamin B2 deficiency is present, other vitamin deficiencies should also be considered. If there is no effect from this medication, it is advisable to discontinue use if it continues for more than one month. Taking this medication may cause urine to turn yellow, which could affect test results, so this should be disclosed during examinations. Injections are primarily safe when administered intravenously, and in cases of intramuscular or subcutaneous injections, care should be taken in selecting the injection site to avoid nerve or tissue damage. If pain is severe during injection or there is blood reflux, the injection should be immediately stopped and should be tried at another site. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children, ideally in a light-blocking container at room temperature. It should not be transferred to another container from its original one, and it should be stored with the cap secured. Caution should be taken as some discoloration may occur with prolonged storage.

Mild side effects

• Possibility of adverse reactions due to glass fragments entering
• Skin pain, injection site inflammation
• Need to change injection site in case of blood reflux
• Potential impact on clinical test results due to yellowing of urine

This medication should be stored in a container that blocks light and must be sealed to prevent air ingress. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees.

Appearance

A transparent solution that is yellow to orange in color contained in a brown glass ampoule.

Package unit

1 mL / ampoule