Mephyton (Phytonadione) Patient Information: How Should I Take the Drug 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.
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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 How Should I Take

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking phytonadione (Mephyton)?

Phytonadione may affect other medical conditions or treatments. Talk to your doctor before taking phytonadione if you have other health problems or conditions, or if you take other medications.

Phytonadione is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether phytonadione will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take phytonadione without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether phytonadione passes into breast milk and if it will affect a nursing baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take phytonadione (Mephyton)?

Take phytonadione exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Take each oral dose with a full glass of water.

Injectable forms of phytonadione are usually administered by a healthcare professional. If you are injecting phytonadione at home, your doctor or nurse will give you detailed instructions regarding preparation, administration, and storage of the medication.

Do not take more phytonadione than is prescribed.

It is important to take phytonadione regularly to get the most benefit.

Your doctor may want you to have blood tests or other medical evaluations during treatment with phytonadione to monitor progress and side effects.

Store phytonadione at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Protect phytonadione from light, as light decreases the effectiveness of the medication.

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