About K Tablet
K Tablet is a Vitamin K1 supplement used to prevent and treat bleeding caused by vitamin K deficiency.
K Tablet Uses
- Treatment of vitamin K deficiency caused by poor diet or malabsorption
- Management of bleeding linked to low prothrombin levels
- Reversal of excess warfarin or other blood thinner effects
- Support for normal clotting in patients with liver disease
- Correction of bleeding tendencies from prolonged antibiotic use
K Tablet Benefits
- Restoration of the body's natural clotting ability within hours
- Lower risk of internal and external bleeding episodes
- Additional support alongside treatment for malabsorption disorders
- Safer recovery for patients on long term anticoagulants
- A simple oral option compared to injectable vitamin K
What Experts Say
Doctors explain that Vitamin K1 is essential for the liver to produce clotting factors II, VII, IX and X. Oral phytomenadione tablets like K Tablet are usually the first choice for steady correction of mild to moderate vitamin K deficiency rather than emergency bleeding control.
In Pakistan, vitamin K tablets are commonly prescribed for patients with chronic liver disease, biliary obstruction and malabsorption linked to untreated celiac disease. They are also used to monitor and correct clotting in patients on long term warfarin therapy after heart valve surgery, which remains common due to the country's high burden of rheumatic heart disease.
Experts caution that oral vitamin K takes several hours to raise clotting factor levels, so it cannot replace emergency treatment like fresh frozen plasma during active severe bleeding. Regular INR monitoring is advised for patients combining this tablet with anticoagulant medicines, and doses should never be adjusted without medical guidance.
Drug Class
- Fat soluble vitamin (Vitamin K1)
- Coagulation factor replenisher
- Antihemorrhagic agent
K Tablet Uses in Urdu
کے ٹیبلٹ میں وٹامن کے ون یعنی فائیٹومینا ڈایون شامل ہے جو جسم میں خون جمنے کے عمل کو معمول پر رکھنے میں مدد دیتا ہے۔ یہ اکثر ان مریضوں کو دیا جاتا ہے جن میں وٹامن کے کی کمی ہو۔
- وٹامن کے کی کمی کا علاج
- خون بہنے کے مسائل میں مدد
- وارفرین کے زیادہ اثر کو کم کرنا
- جگر کی بیماری میں خون جمنے کی صلاحیت بہتر بنانا
K Tablet formula
- Vitamin K1 (Phytomenadione) 10mg
How to use K Tablet?
- Take K Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once daily.
- Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water, with or without food.
- Take the tablet at the same time each day to maintain steady blood levels.
- Continue taking the tablet for as long as your doctor recommends, even if you feel fine.
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines before starting this tablet, especially blood thinners.
Drug Interactions
K Tablet can interact with certain medicines, especially those that affect blood clotting. A full medicine list should be shared with your doctor before starting treatment.
- Warfarin And Other Anticoagulants: Vitamin K directly opposes their blood thinning effect and can lower treatment efficacy.
- Broad Spectrum Antibiotics: Prolonged antibiotic use can reduce natural vitamin K production in the gut, changing dosing needs.
- Cholestyramine And Orlistat: These medicines reduce the absorption of oral vitamin K, so dose timing may need adjustment.
- Mineral Oil Laxatives: Regular use can interfere with vitamin K absorption from the gut.
Risks and warnings
- Warfarin Interaction: Vitamin K can reduce the effect of warfarin and other blood thinners, so dose adjustments need close monitoring.
- Liver Disease: Patients with severe liver impairment may not respond fully to oral vitamin K and might need injectable forms instead.
- Pregnancy And Breastfeeding: Medical advice is needed before use in these groups, since safety data remains limited.
- Allergic Reaction: Rash, swelling or breathing difficulty after taking this tablet needs prompt medical attention.
- Self Medication: Adjusting this tablet's dose without medical advice is not recommended for patients already on anticoagulant therapy.
K Tablet Side Effects
K Tablet is generally well tolerated when taken as directed. Most side effects are mild and settle on their own.
- Nausea or mild stomach upset
- Unusual or unpleasant taste in the mouth
- Mild headache
- Flushing sensation
- Loss of appetite
Contact your doctor or seek medical help if you notice any of the following serious effects.
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes
- Severe allergic reaction with swelling of the face or throat
- Difficulty breathing or chest tightness
- Unexplained bruising or bleeding despite treatment
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place
- Keep the strip in its original packaging away from light
- Keep out of reach of children
- Discard any unused tablets after the expiry date printed on the pack
