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