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VITAMIN K
BRAND & GENERIC NAMES
AquaMEPHYTON
Konakion
Menadione
Menadiol
Mephyton
Phytonadione
Synkayvite
BASIC INFORMATION
Habit forming? No
Prescription needed? No
Available as generic? No
Drug class: Vitamin supplement
USES
Dietary supplement.
Treatment for bleeding disorders and malabsorption diseases due
to vitamin K deficiency.
Treatment for hemorrhagic disease of the newborn.
Treatment for bleeding due to overdose of oral anticoagulants
(usually by injection).
DOSAGE & USAGE INFORMATION
How to take:
Usually given by injection in hospital or doctor's office.
Tablet--Swallow with liquid. If you can't swallow whole,
crumble tablet and take with liquid or food.
When to take:
At the same time each day.
If you forget a dose:
Take as soon as you remember up to 12 hours late. If more than
12 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose).
What drug does:
Promotes growth, development and good health in nutritionally-
deprived children.
Supplies a necessary ingredient for blood clotting.
Time lapse before drug works:
15 to 30 minutes to support blood clotting.
Don't take with:
Any other medicines, even over-the-counter drugs such as cough
and cold medicines, nose drops, diet pills, laxatives or
caffeine, without consulting your doctor.
OVERDOSE
SYMPTOMS:
Nausea, vomiting.
WHAT TO DO:
Overdose unlikely to threaten life. If child takes much larger
amount than prescribed, call doctor, poison-control center or
hospital emergency room for instructions.
POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
SYMPTOMS WHAT TO DO
Life-threatening:
None expected.
Common:
None expected.
Infrequent:
Unusual taste. Continue. Call doctor when
convenient.
Rare:
Rash, hives. Discontinue. Call doctor right
away.
WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if:
You are allergic to vitamin K.
You have G6PD deficiency.
You have liver disease.
Before you start, consult your doctor:
If you are pregnant.
Pregnancy:
Don't exceed dose.
Infants & children:
Phytonadione is the preferred form for hemorrhagic disease of
the newborn.
Prolonged use:
No age-related problems expected.
Skin & sunlight:
No age-related problems expected.
Driving or hazardous activities:
No age-related problems expected.
Discontinuing:
No age-related problems expected.
Others:
Tell all doctors and dentists you consult that you take this
medicine.
Don't exceed dose. Too much over a long time may be harmful.
A balanced diet should provide all the vitamin K a healthy
person needs and make supplements unnecessary. Best sources are
green, leafy vegetables, meat or dairy products.
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS
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| Anticoagulants (oral, |
Decreased |
| see Drugs Glossary) |
anticoagulant effect. |
| Cholestyramine |
Decreased vitamin K effect. |
| Colestipol |
Decreased vitamin K absorption. |
| Mineral oil |
Vitamin K deficiency. |
| (long term) |
| Neomycin |
Decreased vitamin K absorption. |
| Sulfa drugs |
Vitamin K deficiency. |
| (see Drugs Glossary) |
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
| Marijuana: |
None expected. |
| Tobacco: |
None expected. |
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