<p><strong>Prophylaxis</strong>: Mild Hemorrhage or hemorrhagic tendency: The usual dose for Neonates is 2 mg orally at or just after birth. Then 2 mg on 4th-5th&nbsp;day and another 2 mg on 28th-30th&nbsp;day orally. If the oral route is unsuitable then 2 mg of drug can be administered by IM or IV route.<br />
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<strong>Children over 1 year of age</strong>: 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.<br />
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<strong>Therapy</strong>: Initially, 1 mg by intravenous injection, with further doses as required, based on the clinical picture and coagulation status.<br />
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<strong>Neonates with special risk factors</strong>: 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-</p>

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	<li>1 mg intramuscularly or intravenously at birth or shortly after birth if the oral route is unsuitable.</li>
	<li>Intramuscular and intravenous doses should not exceed 0.4 mg/kg in premature infants weighing less than 2.5 kg.</li>
	<li>The size and frequency of further doses should be based on coagulation status</li>
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<p>To ensure a total protection of the newborns, 3 prophylactic doses of Vitamin K should be administered orally following the dosing schedule mentioned above.</p>