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
Oral Drops
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:
- Konakion MM
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
Vitamin K injection