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The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. For injection dosage form: For problems with blood clotting or increased bleeding, or for dietary supplementation: Adults and teenagers—The usual dose is 5 to 15 mg, injected into a muscle or under the skin, one or two times a day.
The dose may be repeated, if needed. Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Tell your doctor about any doses you miss. Storage
Keep out of the reach of children. Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Proper Use
Do not take more or less of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. Dosing
The dose medicines in this class will be different for different patients. The following information includes only the average doses of these medicines.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. For injection dosage form: For problems with blood clotting or increased bleeding, or for dietary supplementation: Adults and teenagers—The usual dose is 5 to 15 mg, injected into a muscle or under the skin, one or two times a day. Children—The usual dose is 5 to 10 mg, injected into a muscle or under the skin, one or two times a day.
The dose may be repeated, if needed. The dose may be repeated after six to eight hours, if needed. Do not double doses.
Tell your doctor about any doses you miss. Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Description
Ute is also known by these names:
Context Alias Plural VITAMIN K ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATI.
Side Effects
If this medication is given into a vein, it should be injected very slowly (no more than 1 milligram per minute) to reduce the risk of serious side effects. (See also Warning section.). If you are giving this medication to yourself at home, learn all preparation and usage instructions from your health care professional.
The solution is normally clear and yellow in color. If you are using a certain “blood thinner” drug (warfarin), vitamin K can decrease the effects of warfarin for up to 2 weeks.