Does anyone know anything about this drug?(Mephton)?

Question

I have a 28 year old uncle that did that cancer until just recently. Now it's in remission and he's home. He was prescribed some medication that is called "mephton". My aunt called me and asked me to look it up becuase they were just curious what it was for, but I cannot find it anywhere on the internet or in any medical books. I thought maybe I was just overlooking it in the lists here on the internet but when I type it in..it says that there is 0 results found. Maybe it's a generic brand but still wouldn't it exist somewhere. If you know anything about this medication or where I could find information about it I would appreciate it. Thank you.

Answer 1

I think the reason why you couldn't find any information was you didn't have the right spelling. It's called Mephyton or Vitamin K.

Vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin which plays an important role in blood clotting. This medication is used to prevent and treat hypoprothrombinemia (low blood clot factor levels) caused by vitamin K deficiency.
HOW TO USE:

Take this medication by mouth as directed. Do not increase your dose, take this more often or stop taking this without first consulting your doctor or pharmacist.

If you are using "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin): depending on your dosage of vitamin K, it can reverse the effects of warfarin for up to two weeks, which may be undesirable. Therefore, be sure to take your vitamin K and "blood thinners" exactly as directed.

If you develop easy bruising or bleeding, seek immediate medical attention. You may require additional vitamin K.

Mephyton Oral is used to treat the following:
Decrease in the Blood-Clotting Protein Prothrombin, Decreased Blood-Clotting from Low Vitamin K, Tendency Toward Bleeding Easily in a Newborn Baby, Prevention of Neonatal Hemorrhagic Disease, Decrease in Blood-Clotting Protein caused by Antibiotics, Blood Clotting Protein Deficiency due to AnticoagulantsMephyton Oral may also be used to treat:
Abetalipoproteinemia, Blockage of Normal Bile Flow, Closure of Some or All of the Major Bile Ducts

he following side effects are associated with Mephyton Oral:

Infrequent side effects:
Taste ProblemsLess Severe
Temporary Redness of Face and NeckLess Severe