Babykion2mg/0.2ml
Injection
Chemist Laboratories Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Babykion. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Babykion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developin... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Babykion is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not h... View More |
| Driving | SAFE Babykion does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Babykion is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Babykion may not be needed in ... View More |
| Liver | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Babykion is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Babykion may not be needed in t... View More |
Introduction
Babykion is a medicine used to treat vitamin K deficiency in the body. It helps in improving conditions caused due to low levels of vitamin K in the bod... View More
Uses of Babykion
- Nutritional deficiencies
Side effects of Babykion
- No common side effects seen
How to use Babykion
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Babykion works
Babykion is a synthetic form of vitamin K. It restores the activity of vitamin K and speeds up the normal blood clotting process to prevent or treat ble... View More
- Do not use phytomenadione if you have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency (disorder in which the red blood cells are destroyed faster le... View More
- Do not use it as antidote for heparin.
Indication
Vitamin K deficiency, Over-anticoagulation, Vitamin K deficiency bleeding
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Vitamin K deficiency due to drugs or malabsorption Adult: 10-40 mg daily. Over-anticoagulation Adult: Up to 5 mg may be used. Dose depends o... View More
Child Dose
Intramuscular Prophylaxis of vitamin K deficiency bleeding in neonates Child: Neonate: 0.5-1 mg, given as a single dose via IM inj. Alternatively, 2... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Phytomenadione promotes hepatic synthesis of clotting factors. It is a naturally occurring compound that is used to prevent and treat haemorrhages relat... View More
Precaution
Increased risk of severe haemolytic anaemia in neonates after large doses; severe hepatic impairment; pregnancy. Premature neonates weighing <2.5 kg. ... View More
Side Effect
Anaphylaxis, dyspnoea, cyanosis, pain, swelling, phloebitis at the Inj site, diaphoresis, dizziness, hypotension (rare), allergic reactions after SC and... View More
Interaction
Decreased effect of oral anticoagulants.
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