Mephyton (Phytonadione) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Celiac disease is a chronic digestive disorder in which damage to the lining of the small intestine leads to the malabsorption of minerals and nutrients.
The destruction of the inner lining of the small intestine in celiac disease is caused by an immunological (allergic) reaction to gluten.
Gluten is a family of proteins present in wheat, barley, rye, and sometimes oats.
Individuals with celiac disease may develop diarrhea, steatorrhea, weight loss, flatulence, iron deficiency anemia, abnormal bleeding, or weakened bones. However, many adults with celiac disease may have either no symptoms or only vague abdominal discomfort such as bloating, abdominal distension, and excess gas.
Children with celiac disease may have stunted growth, and if untreated, childhood celiac disease can result in short stature as an adult.
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Mephyton Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Mephyton)?

Contact your doctor if you miss a dose of this medication.

What happens if I overdose (Mephyton)?

Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.

Symptoms of a phytonadione overdose are not known.

What should I avoid while taking phytonadione (Mephyton)?

Tell your doctor and dentist that you are taking phytonadione before having any type of surgery.

What other drugs will affect phytonadione (Mephyton)?

Before taking phytonadione, tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, especially any of the following:

warfarin (Coumadin);
mineral oil;
orlistat (Xenical);
cholestyramine (Questran, Prevalite);
a salicylate such as aspirin (Acuprin, Ecotrin, Ascriptin, Bayer, others); choline salicylate and/or magnesium salicylate (Magan, Doan's, Bayer Select Backache Pain Formula, Mobidin, Arthropan, Trilisate, Tricosal), or salsalate (Disalcid);
a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin, others), ketoprofen (Orudis, Orudis KT, Oruvail), naproxen (Naprosyn, Anaprox, Aleve), diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam (Feldene), etodolac (Lodine), fenoprofen (Nalfon), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin (Indocin), ketorolac (Toradol), sulindac (Clinoril), or tolmetin (Tolectin); or
an antibiotic.

You may not be able to take phytonadione, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.

Medications other than those listed here may also interact with phytonadione. Tell your doctor about all other prescription and over-the-counter medicines that you take, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist has more information about phytonadione written for health professionals that you may read.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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