Kenadion 1mg Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

All Details About Kenadion 1mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Kenadion 1mg Tablet

Description:

Kenadion Tablet is a nutritional supplement used to treat vitamin K deficiency in the body. Kenadion Tablet helps in improving conditions caused due to low levels of vitamin K in the body. Vitamin K is an important nutrient that is necessary for blood clotting and bone metabolism.

Kenadion Tablet can be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly and at a fixed time each day to get the most benefit from it. This medicine may only be one part of a complete program of treatment that also includes making changes to your diet and taking other medicines and supplements.

Ordinary side effects of Kenadion Tablet include dizziness, flushing, profuse sweating, and rapid and weak pulse. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Some other medicines can decrease the absorption or interact with this medicine, so let your doctor know about all other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. It is important to ask for advice from your doctor before taking any other vitamin supplements. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses:

Vitamin K deficiency

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Kenadion Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Kenadion

Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Abnormal taste
Alters in pulse rate
Increased sweating
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Cyanosis (bluish discoloration of the skin)
No common side effects seen

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Kenadion Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Kenadion Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Kenadion Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Kenadion Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Kenadion Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Kenadion Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Kenadion Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Kenadion Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

What is Kenadion Tablet used for?

Kenadion Tablet is used to treat bleeding (hemorrhage or threatened hemorrhage) associated with a low blood level of prothrombin or factor VII. Along with that, it is used to treat vitamin K deficiency in the body. Vitamin K is an important nutrient which is necessary for blood clotting and bone metabolism. Kenadion Tablet also helps to improve conditions caused due to low levels of vitamin K in the body.

How does Kenadion Tablet work?

Kenadion Tablet works by promoting the formation of clotting factors (factors that are required for normal clotting of blood). This prevents bleeding after the use of blood thinning medications (anticoagulants).

Is Kenadion Tablet effective?

Kenadion Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Kenadion Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

How should Kenadion Tablet be taken?

Kenadion Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day to avoid the chances of missing a dose.

What if I forget to take a dose of Kenadion Tablet?

If you forget a dose of Kenadion Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Is Kenadion Tablet safe?

Kenadion Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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