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Vitamins (VYE-ta-mins ) are compounds that you must have for growth and health. They are needed in only small amounts and usually are available in the foods that you eat. Mephyton is necessary for normal clotting of the blood. Mephyton is found in various foods including green leafy vegetables, meat, and dairy products. If you eat a balanced diet containing these foods, you should be getting all the Mephyton you need. Little Mephyton is lost from foods with ordinary cooking. If you are taking anticoagulant medicine (blood thinners), the amount of Mephyton in your diet may affect how well these medicines work. Your doctor or health care professional may recommend changes in your diet to help these medicines work better. Lack of Mephyton is rare but may lead to problems with blood clotting and increased bleeding. Your doctor may treat this by prescribing Mephyton for you. Mephyton is routinely given to newborn infants to prevent bleeding problems. Mephyton is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms: Oral Phytonadione Tablets (U.S.) Parenteral Phytonadione Injection (U.S.)
Brand names: - AquaMEPHYTON - Mephyton - Vitamin K |