Drug Reference

vitamin K2

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OTC

Fact box

Habit forming
No
Availability
Over-the-counter (OTC)

Available as

0.04 MG · Oral Tablet0.1 MG · Oral Capsule5500 UNT · Oral Tablet1.25 MG · Oral Capsule0.125 MG · Oral Capsule0.25 MG · Oral Capsule1000 UNT · Disintegrating Oral Tablet

FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.

Uses
# Suggested areas of application e.g., back of hand, forearm, around knee, back of foot. Avoid using lotions or creams on the application area, as they may hinder absorption. Patches are water-resistant, not waterproof. # Suggested Use Children 4 yrs & older Use for up to 4 hours per day # Suggested areas e.g., back of hand, forearm, around knee, back of foot.
How to use / dosing
for external use only

Safety advice

Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.

PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Do not use on damaged, broken or irritated skin. Keep out of reach of children 18 years or younger.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

7 marketed products on record (RxNorm)

Authoritative sources

Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.