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What risk is associated with injected Konakion MM Paediatric phytomenadione in premature babies weighing less than 2.5 kg?

Name: What risk is associated with injected Konakion MM Paediatric phytomenadione in premature babies weighing less than 2.5 kg?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:58:25.160Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Injected Konakion MM Paediatric phytomenadione may increase the risk of kernicterus (bilirubin encephalopathy) in premature babies weighing less than 2.5 kg.

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Konakion MM Paediatric / Phytomenadione 2 mg/0.2 ml solution for injectionNeon Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 6Document updated 13 February 2024

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