Vitamin K Benefits & Uses

Vitamin K is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Vitamin K Deficiency

Other Benefits

Vitamin K Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Hypoprothrombinemia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Hypoprothrombinemia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hypoprothrombinemia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Hypoprothrombinemia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Vitamin K Related Warnings

Is the use of Vitamin K safe for pregnant women?

Vitamin K may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Vitamin K, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Vitamin K safe during breastfeeding?

Vitamin K is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Vitamin K on the Kidneys?

Vitamin K is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Vitamin K on the Liver?

Vitamin K is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Vitamin K on the Heart?

Vitamin K is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Vitamin K with Other Drugs

Vitamin K should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Colestipol

Colestipol Tablet

Warfarin

Vitamin K Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Vitamin K unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Jaundice

Frequently asked Questions about Vitamin K

Is this Vitamin K habit forming or addictive?

Vitamin K is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Vitamin K does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, the use of Vitamin K is considered safe.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Vitamin K cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Vitamin K Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Vitamin K

Taking Vitamin K with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Vitamin K

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Vitamin K.

Unknown