Dinakion 10 mg/ml Injection

Prophylaxis: Mild Hemorrhage or hemorrhagic tendency: The usual dose for Neonates is 2 mg orally at or just after birth. Then 2 mg on 4^th-5^th day and another 2 mg on 28^th-30^th day orally. If the oral route is unsuitable then 2 mg of drug can be administered by IM or IV route.

Children over 1 year of age: Could be given 5-10 mg orally. A single 1 mg (0.1 ml) dose IM is recommended in children who are not assured of receiving a second oral dose or, in the case of breast-fed children, who are not assured of receiving a third oral dose.

Therapy: Initially, 1 mg by intravenous injection, with further doses as required, based on the clinical picture and coagulation status.

Neonates with special risk factors: Pre-maturity, birth asphyxia (inadequate intake of oxygen by the baby during birth process), obstructive jaundice, inability to swallow, maternal use of anticoagulants or anti-epileptics-

• 1 mg intramuscularly or intravenously at birth or shortly after birth if the oral route is unsuitable.
• Intramuscular and intravenous doses should not exceed 0.4 mg/kg in premature infants weighing less than 2.5 kg.
• The size and frequency of further doses should be based on coagulation status

To ensure a total protection of the newborns, 3 prophylactic doses of Vitamin K should be administered orally following the dosing schedule mentioned above.