Vitamin K (Oral)
Oral form of Vitamin K. Because it is absorbed less reliably than the injection, a multi-dose regimen is required.
Dosage by Body Weight
Standard regimen: 2 mg at birth, 2 mg at 4-7 days, and 2 mg at 1 month (if breastfed).
- Body Weight
- Newborns
- Dose
- 2 mg
- Frequency
- 3 doses (schedule above)
- Tracking Notes
- If the infant vomits within 1 hour, the dose should be repeated.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newborns | 2 mg | 3 doses (schedule above) | If the infant vomits within 1 hour, the dose should be repeated. |
Formulation
Purpose
Prevention of Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB) in healthy infants whose parents decline the injection.
Generic Name
Phytomenadione (Oral)Branded Drug Names
Vitamin K (Oral) is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:
Scheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.
Alternatives
Safety Advice
Alcohol
CAUTIONVitamin K (Oral): Alcohol may worsen dehydration, stomach upset, or interfere with nutritional recovery. Avoid or limit alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBEDVitamin K (Oral): Generally safe in pregnancy when used at recommended doses or as prescribed. Avoid excessive supplementation.
Breast Feeding
SAFEVitamin K (Oral): Generally compatible with breastfeeding when used at recommended doses. Ask a healthcare provider before high-dose use.
Driving
SAFEVitamin K (Oral): Usually does not affect driving. Avoid driving only if you feel unwell, dizzy, or weak from the underlying condition.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBEDVitamin K (Oral): Usually safe at recommended doses, but high-dose or fat-soluble vitamin use should be medically supervised in liver disease.
Kidney
CAUTIONVitamin K (Oral): Kidney disease may require avoiding or adjusting minerals and electrolytes such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, or phosphate.