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The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP
The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist
Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
9.6. Vitamins
9.6.6. Vitamin K
Preferred List
VITAMIN K
Prescribing Notes:
Menadiol sodium phosphate - a water soluble oral preparation to prevent vitamin K deficiency in malabsorption syndromes. Contraindicated in late pregnancy. BNF link
Phytomenadione - used for the prophylaxis and treatment of vitamin K deficiency bleeding and for the reversal of the anticoagulant effect of warfarin. It is available as tablets and as injection. BNF link