Vikasol: instructions for use, price, reviews for menstruation. Indications for use and analogues

Vikasol release form

The drug is produced as a solution (injection) intended for intramuscular administration, as well as in tablet form. The tablets are packaged in glass jars of 30 pieces. in each or in blisters of 10 pcs. in each, and then placed in cardboard packages of 1 can or 3 blisters.

The Vikasol solution is packaged in ampoules with a nominal volume of 1 ml, and then placed in contour cells of 5 pieces. in each. One cardboard package usually contains 2 cells with ampoules.

general characteristics

Vikasol is a coagulant that has long been successfully used to treat the liver and improve blood clotting in humans. It is no less actively used in veterinary medicine. This is an artificial substitute for vitamin K, an insufficient amount of which reduces blood clotting, so the slightest wound in an animal can lead to extensive blood loss.

Compound

The active ingredient of the drug is menadione sodium bisulfite. Vikasol is an analogue of vitamin K, obtained by chemical synthesis.

The drug is available in two dosage forms - tablets for oral use and solution for injection. The content of the active substance in the medicine depends on the dosage form:

in tablets – 15 mg;
in solution for injection – 10 mg/1 ml.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The drug is involved in the synthesis of proconvertin and prothrombin, thus enhancing blood clotting. Tablets, as well as intramuscular injections of this drug, enhance the production of hemocoagulation factors (types II, VII, IX and X).

With a lack of vitamin K in the human body, increased bleeding increases, which can lead to serious and sometimes fatal consequences. Vikasol has hemostatic properties , which appear after a maximum of 18 hours from the date of use of the drug.

Content

1. General characteristics 2. Effect of the drug 3. Application of Vikasol 4. Purpose and dosage 5. Contraindications and side effects 6. Price 7. Reviews from dog owners and specialists

With various types of injuries that cause bleeding, the dog’s body tries to independently restore the integrity of the blood vessels, while forming clots in the blood. If there is a bleeding disorder, even the slightest wounds cause extensive bleeding, which can lead to the death of the pet. Vikasol for dogs is a remedy that can restore blood clotting, which depends on vitamin K.

Indications for use of Vikasol

The main indications for the use of Vikasol are:

hemorrhagic syndrome caused by hypoprothrombinemia ;
bleeding resulting from wounds, surgery or trauma, vitamin K deficiency, including jaundice and prolonged diarrhea , as well as liver cirrhosis and hepatitis .

As part of complex therapy, this drug effectively copes with menorrhagia and uterine bleeding , hemorrhagic disease in newborns. In addition, the drug is used in cases of overdose with drugs that are vitamin K antagonists, for example, Phenilin or Neodicoumarin .

Doctors often recommend that their patients take Vikasol tablets during menstruation. In free Internet sources you can find many positive reviews from women about the effectiveness of this drug. However, gynecologists do not recommend self-medication and “prescribing” this medicine to yourself without prior consultation and medical examination.

Since the drug is a hemostatic agent, Vikasol reduces the amount of discharge during menstruation. True, not all patients manage to obtain equally stable results when using the drug. Therefore, only a doctor can prescribe this medicine, and also answer the question of how to take Vikasol correctly during menstruation, so as not to harm your health.

Owner reviews

Svetlana, owner of 2 dogs:

“Vikasol has become a salvation for my dogs. They ate the poison on the street. I immediately went with them to the clinic, but they just threw up their hands and said that they couldn’t do anything. I live in a small town, a young veterinarian who is not experienced. I had to urgently study the Internet and treat the dogs. I found information about the use of this product. I bought it at the pharmacy. It costs a penny. Additionally, I used Enterosgel and Smecta. The medicine turned out to be very effective, we managed to defeat the poisoning. Now the dogs are active and healthy, but the drug is always available in the pharmacy.”

Nadezhda, owner of a German shepherd:

“We used Vikasol for toxic liver damage in combination with other medications. With the start of using this remedy, the dog began to recover before our eyes. She gave subcutaneous injections on her own. I know what else comes in the form of tablets, but we used injections because at first the dog refused any food.”

Instructions for use of Vikasol (Method and dosage)

Since the drug is produced in tablets and ampoules in the form of a solution for intramuscular dosage injections, the dosage regimen for the drug may vary depending on the health condition and age of the patient.

Vikasol tablets, instructions for use

Adult patients are recommended to take from 15 to 30 mg of the drug per day, children under 1 year – from 2 to 5 mg, up to 2 years – 6 mg, from 3 to 4 years – 8 mg, from 5 to 9 years – 10 mg , from 10 to 14 years – 15 mg. As a general rule, tablets are taken no more than 3 times a day. However, the dosage, schedule for taking the drug, as well as the duration of the course of treatment, can be set by the doctor individually.

The solution for injection in adult patients can be used in a dosage not exceeding 10-15 mg per day. For children, the dosage of Vikasol solution is similar to the rules for taking the tablet form of the drug.

As a general rule, the duration of treatment with any form of the drug should not exceed 4 days. You can reuse the medicine after 4 days. The following maximum permissible doses of the drug have been established for a single dose of Vikasol (i.e., the maximum permissible single dose):

in tablets - for adult patients 30 mg, but not more than 60 mg per day, for newborns no more than 4 mg per day;
in the form of a solution - for adults 15 mg, but not more than 30 mg. per day, for newborns - no more than 4 mg per day.

As such, there are no instructions for using Vikasol during menstruation, since only a qualified gynecologist can correctly select an individual dosage and develop a schedule for taking the drug for each woman.

Side effects and consequences of overdose

If the animal is intolerant to the components of the drug, the following symptoms may occur:

skin rash;
redness;
bronchospasm;
itching;
other allergic reactions.

Animals usually tolerate the drug without problems or complications. When using an injection solution, a painful swelling may occur at the injection site, which will go away on its own over time. There is no need to take any additional measures.

The instructions for use do not indicate symptoms of an overdose of Vikasol. But this does not mean that you can exceed the dose prescribed by the veterinarian.

Interaction

When used together with Vikasol and Phenilin , Neodicoumarin and other vitamin K antagonists, the drug blocks the anticoagulant properties of the above-mentioned drugs.

When using the drug simultaneously with antibiotics, Quinidine , salicylates, quinine and antibacterial sulfonamides, Vikasol dosage adjustment is required.

Restrictions

Do not use the medicine for dogs if they have the following health problems:

with increased blood clotting;
with thromboembolism;
with hypersensitivity to components;
with liver failure.

It is not recommended to use the medicine for females during pregnancy. The decision to use can only be made by a doctor after weighing all the pros and cons.

If a coagulant is used in conjunction with antibiotics, dosage adjustments may be necessary because antibacterial agents inhibit its effect. Do not use the medication with anticoagulant drugs (capable of thinning the blood), as it worsens their properties. Complex treatment should be prescribed by a doctor.

Vikasol price, where to buy

The average price of Vikasol in ampoules (pack of 10 pieces) can be 50 rubles.

The price of Vikasol tablets (which are often used for menstruation) on average does not exceed 20 rubles per package of 30 pieces.

Online pharmacies in RussiaRussia
Online pharmacies in UkraineUkraine
Online pharmacies in KazakhstanKazakhstan

ZdravCity

Vikasol tab.
15 mg No. 30 Biosynthesis OJSC 22 rub. order
Vikasol tablets 15 mg 20 pcs. Pharmstandard-Leksredstva OJSC
17 RUR order
Vikasol tab. 15 mg No. 30 JSC "Usolye-Sibirsky Chemical Pharmaceutical Plant"
22 RUR order
Vikasol tab. 15 mg No. 20 JSC "Usolye-Sibirsky Chemical Pharmaceutical Plant"
19 rub. order
Vikasol solution for intramuscular administration 10 mg/ml ampoule 1 ml 10 pcs PAO Biosintez
49 RUR order

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Vikasol (tab. 15 mg No. 30) Usolye-Sibirsky Chemical Physics Complex
20 rub. order
Vikasol (tab. 15 mg No. 20) FS.-Leksredstva
19 rub. order
Vikasol (tab. 15 mg No. 30) Irbitsky Chemical Plant
24 RUR order

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Vikasol-Darnitsa 1% 1 ml No. 10 solution PrAT" Pharmaceutical company "Darnitsa", Ukraine
48 UAH. order

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Vikasol ampoule Vikasol solution for injection 1% ampoule 1 ml No. 10 Ukraine, Darnitsa ChAO
56 UAH order

Purpose and dosage

Only a doctor should prescribe any medications. Since Vikasol has a number of contraindications, its independent use for veterinary purposes is prohibited.

The medicine is produced in two forms - in the form of tablets and a solution, which is administered intramuscularly. The injections are quite painful, but they begin to act much faster than tablets, so they should be preferred in case of poisoning or vomiting in a dog. Before injecting, you need to warm the ampoule in your hand.

Tablets are given with food or forcibly - by placing the medicine on the root of the tongue and waiting for the pet to swallow it. You can use a tablet dispenser.

The dosage will be determined by your veterinarian and is calculated based on several factors:

animal weight;
type of pathology (coumarin poisoning, liver disease or bleeding caused by any reason);
symptoms of the disease and the general condition of the dog.

The usual course of treatment is 3-5 days; the need for further treatment or discontinuation of the drug is determined by the veterinarian.

Consequences of phylloquinone deficiency in the body

Symptoms and consequences of phylloquinone deficiency develop gradually and differ in severity of manifestations:

Disruptions in the transport of nutrients to tissues.
Pathologies of cartilage and bone tissue (dystrophy and necrosis due to lack of nutrients).
Vitamin K takes part in the metabolic processes of the liver, therefore it is necessary for poisoning; without it, the liver will not be able to neutralize toxins. Chronic cholecystitis and cholelithiasis may occur. Long-term use of antibiotics (especially the sulfonamide group) provokes problems with the synthesis of prothrombin, as vitamin K is destroyed.
A biochemical blood test reveals a lack of prothrombin, the most important protein involved in blood clotting. If the amount of prothrombin decreases by 15% of the normal value, the cat may die from internal bleeding.
Poor absorption and lack of vitamin K in the body causes progressive exhaustion.

In what cases should you give your cat Vikasol?

It is advisable to use the drug Vikasol for cats in the following cases::

during the recovery period after severe injuries;
during recovery from infectious diseases (especially after the cat has suffered a blood parasitic infection);
the use of Vikasol is necessary after poisoning with any type of rat poison (this is explained by the fact that such substances provoke severe internal bleeding, while simultaneously blocking normal blood clotting);
Vikasol should be given to cats in case of urolithiasis (Vikasol will not dissolve stones, but will significantly reduce the likelihood of the animal dying or the appearance of anemia as a result of systematic blood loss due to injuries to the urinary organs);
garlic contains substances that destroy vitamin K, therefore cats whose owners feed garlic sausage very often suffer from a lack of phylloquinone in the body;
Vikasol is necessary for cats when undergoing a course of antibiotic therapy, regardless of the disease being treated. Vitamin K is especially important if the disease is treated with sulfonamides.

Vikasol is prescribed intramuscularly and orally not only to cats, but also to dogs, large and small cattle, pigs, and horses.