Menadione: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use it

Menadione What Medicine?

What is Menadione for?

Menadione or menadione is vitamin K3 which has several important roles for the health of the body.

Here are some health conditions that can be treated with menadione:

• joint pain
• bruise
• fatigue
• stomach ache
• diarrhea
• allergic rhinitis

In addition, menadione is also useful for overcoming deficiency or deficiency of vitamin K in the body. Low levels of vitamin K can cause various health problems, one of which is hypoprothrombinemia.

In Indonesia, menadione is available in the trademark Vitamin K Sugar Coated Tablets produced by Kimia Farma.

However, in several countries, including the United States, the use of vitamin K3 in supplements has not been approved because of the risk of side effects. Therefore, this vitamin can only be obtained by prescription from a doctor.

How to use menadione?

Here is how to use menadion that you need to know:

• Follow all directions or medication instructions on the label for your prescription. If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist right away.
• If you are taking the drug in tablet form, avoid chewing or crushing the tablets. This method can actually change how it works or increase the side effects of the drug.
• Do not use this medication for more than the recommended dose, for less, or for longer than the recommended dose.
• If your condition gets worse or shows no change, consult a doctor immediately.

How do I store this drug?

Pay attention to the following storage procedures for menadione:

• Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist.
• Store the medicine at room temperature and keep it away from sunlight or damp places.
• Avoid storing menadione in the bathroom.
• Avoid freezing the drug onfreezer.
• Keep all medicines out of reach of children and pets.
• If you are no longer using this medicine or if the medicine has expired, discard this medicine immediately according to the procedure for disposing of the medicine.
• Do not mix this medicine with household waste. Do not also throw this drug in drains such as toilets.
• Ask the pharmacist or staff from the local waste disposal agency about the proper and safe way to dispose of drugs for environmental health.

Menadione dosage

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the menadione dosage for adults?

According to the National Institutes of Health, the recommended daily intake of vitamin K for adults is 120 mcg for men and 90 mcg for women.

The following is the dose of menadione to treat vitamin K deficiency and hypoprothrombinemia in adults:

Vitamin K deficiency

• oral medication (drink): 10 mg every 6 hours
• intravenous injection: 0.03 mcg / kg daily

Hypoprothrombinemia

• oral medication: 10 mg 3-4 times a day
• intramuscular injection: 2.5 - 10 mg daily

What is the dose of menadione for children?

To treat vitamin K deficiency in children, the recommended dose of menadione is 1-5 mcg / kg body weight daily.

In what dosage and form is this drug available?

Menadione is available in the form of sugar-coated tablets, liquid and injection.

Menadione side effects

What side effects can be experienced due to menadione?

As with medicines in general, menadione can also cause side effects in some people.

The following is a list of side effects that may occur after using this medicine:

• sweating
• dizzy
• flushed face
• chest pain
• felt like passing out
• shock
• hard to breathe

In addition, this drug also has the risk of causing a severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic). Seek immediate medical attention if any of the following symptoms occur:

• swelling of the face or throat
• hard to breathe
• rash and redness of the skin

Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Menadione Drug Warnings and Cautions

What should be known before using Menadione?

Before using menadione drugs, here are some things you need to pay attention to:

• Avoid this drug if you have an allergy to menadione or vitamin K.
• Tell your doctor what medicines you are currently using.
• Also tell your doctor if you have certain health conditions.
• If you need surgery or dental work, tell your surgeon or dentist if you are taking menadione.

Is this drug safe for pregnant and lactating women?

There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication.

Menadione Drug Interactions

What medicines may interact with menadione?

Drug interactions can change the performance of your medications or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this article.

Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval.

The following is a list of drugs that may interact with menadione:

• antibiotics
• cholestramine
• cholestipol
• orlistat
• warfarin

Can food or alcohol interact with this drug?

Certain drugs, including metamizole, should not be used while eating certain foods because drug-food interactions can occur.

Smoking tobacco or consuming alcohol with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur.

Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking red grapefruit juice while using the medicine unless your doctor allows it.

Grapefruit and grapefruit drugs can increase the risk of interactions. Consult your doctor and pharmacist for more info.

What health conditions can interact with this drug?

The presence of other health problems in your body may affect the use of this drug. Tell your doctor if you have other health problems .:

• cystic fibrosis or other disease affecting the pancreas
• prolonged diarrhea
• gall bladder disease
• intestinal problems
• glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
• liver disease

Menadione overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose due to excess menadione, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.

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