Australian approved name (AAN): Menaquinone 7
Common names and synonyms: Vitamin K2; Vitamin K
Molecular formula: C46H64O2
Molecular weight: 649.00
AI for Vitamin K as per NHMRC:
Infants – 0-6 months – 2.0µg/day
Infants – 7-12 months – 2.5µg/day
Children – 1-3 years – 25µg/day
Children – 4-8 years – 35µg/day
Children – 9-13 years – 45µg/day
Children – 14-18 years – 55µg/day
Men – 19 -70+ years – 70µg/day
Women – 19-70+ years – 60µg/day
Pregnancy & Lactation – 60µg/day
Maximum daily dose: Adults: 180 micrograms; Children between 10-18 years: 90 micrograms; Children less than 10 years of age: 45 micrograms.
Warnings and Restrictions: For oral use only.
VIT – Vitamins can only be of assistance if the dietary vitamin intake is inadequate. OR Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active.
TGA reference: Merck Index