Additional information
| Active substance | Vitamin K1 |
|---|---|
| Classification | Vitamins |
| Acne | No |
| Water Retention | No |
| HBR | No |
| Hepatotoxicity | No |
| Aromatization | No |
| Lab Test | Prothrombin time (PT) to monitor effectiveness |
| Also known as | Vitamin K1, Phytonadione |
| WAREHOUSE | International Warehouse 2 |
| Blood pressure | No direct effect |
| Trade name | Kogenate, Mephyton, Phytonadione |
| Storage conditions | Store at room temperature, protect from light |
| Chemical name | 2-methyl-3-[(2E)-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-enyl]naphthalene-1,4-dione |
| Formula | C31H46O2 |
| Substance class | Vitamin K |
| Main action | Essential for the post-translational modification of certain proteins required for blood coagulation |
| Half-life | 1.5 to 2.5 hours in infants, up to 40 hours in adults |
| Dosage (medical) | Typically 0.5 to 1 mg for newborns, 5 to 10 mg for adults with deficiency |
| Dosage (sports) | Not applicable |
| Effects | Promotes blood clotting and bone health |
| Side effects | Rare but may include allergic reactions, jaundice in newborns |
| Use in sports | Not typically used in sports |
| Manufacturer | Roche |
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