Mineral Oil and Vitamin K1
Determining the interaction of Mineral Oil and Vitamin K1 and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:Coadministration of mineral oil and oral vitamin K (a fat soluble vitamin) may lead to decreased effectiveness of vitamin K. Mineral oil most likely decreases gastrointestinal absorption of vitamin K. Consider either separating the doses by at least 3 hours, substituting mineral oil with alternative therapy or using parenteral vitamin K.
- "Product Information. Mephyton (phytonadione)." Merck & Co, Inc, West Point, PA.
Generic Name: mineral oil
Brand name: Fleet Mineral Oil Enema, Kondremul Plain, Muri-Lube, Milkinol, Mineral Oil, Light, Heavy, Liqui Doss, Leader Mineral Oil Enema, Kondremul
Synonyms: Mineral oil (oral/rectal)
Generic Name: phytonadione
Brand name: Mephyton, Aquamephyton, Konakion, Vitamin K1
Synonyms: n.a.
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
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