KA Vit drops, 10 ml

Description

KA-VIT Drops contain the active ingredient phytomenadione, also known as vitamin K1.Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in blood clotting.This preparation is used to treat and prevent vitamin K deficiencies that cannot be compensated for through diet.No prescription is required for this product.

Areas of application

KA-VIT Drops are used to treat and prevent vitamin K deficiency.These include newborn vitamin K prophylaxis immediately after birth, vitamin K prophylaxis in patients with risk factors for vitamin K deficiency, and the treatment of vitamin K deficiency bleeding.This bleeding can be caused by a true vitamin K deficiency or by an overdose of blood thinning medications.

Risk factors for vitamin K deficiency

In newborns and infants, risk factors may include taking certain medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding, premature birth or birth defects, complicated birth, late start of feeding, exclusive breast milk feeding and inadequate feeding.In older children and adults, risk factors include impaired nutrient absorption from the intestine, parenteral nutrition, bile duct stasis, pancreatic diseases, reduced levels of certain proteins in the blood, and treatment with certain antibiotics, sulfonamides or salicylates.

Deficiency symptoms

Vitamin K deficiency symptoms can be caused by a true deficiency of vitamin K or by the use of anticoagulant medicines.Signs of bleeding include bruising, black stools, red-colored urine, and severe headaches, dizziness, or brain bleeding symptoms.

Active ingredients and ingredients

Each milliliter of the emulsion contains 20 mg of phytomenadione as an active ingredient.The excipients are disodium edetate, polysorbate 80, purified water, sorbic acid and total sodium ion.

Contraindications

This medicine must not be taken if you are allergic to phytomenadione or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

Dosage

Always take this medicine exactly as described or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.The dosage depends on the intended use and the age of the patient.For newborns, dosing is done in several steps.In the case of vitamin K deficiency bleeding, the dosage depends on the severity of the bleeding.If you take it for a long time, you should consult your doctor.

Intake

The drops are only suitable for oral use and should be taken with some liquid.By holding the bottle vertically downwards, you can dose the emulsion drop by drop.

Patient information

If you regularly take medicines for blood clotting disorders, you should only take KA-VIT drops strictly following the dosage prescribed by your doctor.No special precautions are required for the ability to drive or use machines.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.Experience to date has shown no harmful effects at therapeutic doses.

Notes

For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacy.