Menadione

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# Overview
Menadione is a polycyclic aromatic ketone that is FDA approved for the treatment of joint pains, bruising, fatigue, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, and hay fever..   Common adverse reactions include {{{adverseReactions}}}.

# Adult Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
- For temporary relief of joint pains, bruising, fatigue, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, and hay fever.
- Dosage: 1-10 drops under the tongue, 3 times a day

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Menadione in adult patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Menadione in adult patients.

# Pediatric Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
Consult a physician for use in children under 12 years of age.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Menadione in pediatric patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Menadione in pediatric patients.

# Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Menadione Contraindications in the drug label.

# Warnings
- If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use.
- Keep out of reach of children.  In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
- Do not use if tamper evident seal is broken or missing.  Store in a cool, dry place.

# Adverse Reactions

## Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Menadione Clinical Trials Experience in the drug label.

## Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Menadione Postmarketing Experience in the drug label.

# Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Menadione Drug Interactions in the drug label.

# Use in Specific Populations

### Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category (FDA): 
There is no FDA guidance on usage of Menadione in women who are pregnant.
Pregnancy Category (AUS): 
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Menadione in women who are pregnant.

### Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Menadione during labor and delivery.

### Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Menadione in women who are nursing.

### Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Menadione in pediatric settings.

### Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Menadione in geriatric settings.

### Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Menadione with respect to specific gender populations.

### Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Menadione with respect to specific racial populations.

### Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Menadione in patients with renal impairment.

### Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Menadione in patients with hepatic impairment.

### Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Menadione in women of reproductive potentials and males.

### Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Menadione in patients who are immunocompromised.

# Administration and Monitoring

### Administration
Oral

### Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Menadione Monitoring in the drug label.

# IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding the compatibility of Menadione and IV administrations.

# Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Menadione overdosage.  If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

# Pharmacology

## Mechanism of Action
There is limited information regarding Menadione Mechanism of Action in the drug label.

## Structure
There is limited information regarding Menadione Structure in the drug label.

## Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Menadione Pharmacodynamics in the drug label.

## Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Menadione Pharmacokinetics in the drug label.

## Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Menadione Nonclinical Toxicology in the drug label.

# Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Menadione Clinical Studies in the drug label.

# How Supplied
Menadione 1 FL OZ (30 ml)

## Storage
There is limited information regarding Menadione Storage in the drug label.

# Images

## Drug Images

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# Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Menadione Patient Counseling Information in the drug label.

# Precautions with Alcohol
Alcohol-Menadione interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

# Brand Names
- Menadione 

# Look-Alike Drug Names
There is limited information regarding Menadione Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.

# Drug Shortage Status

# Price