Menadiol Diphosphate 10mg Tablets

Menadiol diphosphate is a man-made form of vitamin K, also known as vitamin K4. Vitamin K is involved in the process of blood clotting and a deficiency of vitamin K can lead to unwanted bleeding.

Menadiol Diphosphate 10mgTablets are used to treat or prevent excessive bleeding in certain situations, for example after surgery and in some forms of jaundice when the body may be unable to absorb sufficient vitamin K from the diet.

Do not take Menadiol Diphosphate 10mg Tablets if:

• You know that you are allergic to menadiol diphosphate or any of the other ingredients in this product.

Menadiol Diphosphate 10mg Tablets should not be given to babies or very young infants.

If you need any other medical treatment or surgery whilst taking Menadiol Diphosphate 10mg Tablets, remember to tell the doctor or dentist treating you that you are taking this medicine.

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Menadiol Diphosphate 10mg Tablets should be taken by mouth. The usual adult dose is one to four tablets daily, whilst children may be given from one-half of a tablet up to two tablets daily.

The tablet can be divided into equal doses.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Like all medicines Menadiol Diphosphate 10mg Tablets can cause side-effects, although not everybody gets them.

All medicines can cause allergic reactions although serious allergic reactions are very rare. Any sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching (especially affecting your whole body) should be reported to a doctor immediately.

It is very unlikely that you (or your child) will suffer any side-effects from taking Menadiol Diphosphate 10mg Tablets. Very occasionally the use of these tablets can cause destruction of the red blood cells, leading to anaemia and jaundice. Anaemia can cause tiredness and paleness, and jaundice can cause yellowing of the skin and eyes. If you notice any of these please tell your doctor straight away.

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children – preferably in a locked cupboard or medicine cabinet.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the tablet container after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

, Store below 30˚C and keep the tablets in their original container to protect from light.

Do not use this medicine if you notice the appearance has changed in any way.

If your doctor decides to stop your treatment, return any unused medicine to the pharmacist. Only keep it if your doctor tells you to.

Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.