Vitamin K2 MK-7 (Menaquinone-7) 45 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Carlson
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Vitamin K2 MK-7 (Menaquinone-7) 45 mcg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Vitamin K2 MK-7 (Menaquinone-7) 45 mcg is a dietary supplement by Carlson with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for supporting normal blood clotting, bone health, heart and vascular health.Based on those ingredients, 2 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Vitamin K2. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Vitamin K2 MK-7 (Menaquinone-7) 45 mcg by Carlson
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: vitamin K2 (also called menaquinone-7), at 45 micrograms per softgel. Vitamin K2 is a form of vitamin K your body uses to support bone health and normal blood clotting.
The softgel capsule itself is made from safflower and sunflower oils with an antioxidant blend to preserve freshness.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Vitamin K2 is effective for treating vitamin K deficiency conditions — low clotting factors (hypoprothrombinemia and vitamin K-dependent clotting factor deficiency) and hemorrhagic disease — and it's effective for managing warfarin anticoagulation when used under medical supervision. For bone health and osteoporosis, the evidence is still developing; the data shows possibly effective, meaning there's some promise but we don't yet have strong proof.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Taken by mouth, vitamin K is generally well tolerated by healthy people in normal dietary and supplement amounts. The most common side effects are mild: nausea, diarrhea, stomach upset, and abdominal pain — these are not serious and happen in a small number of users.
The safety notes advise checking with your doctor before taking supplements, especially if you have any health conditions or take medications.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
If you take warfarin (Coumadin) or any blood thinner (anticoagulant), check with your pharmacist before starting this product. Vitamin K can reduce how well these drugs work and raise your clot risk.
No other interactions are documented in our data for this ingredient.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This supplement is for people interested in bone health or those correcting a vitamin K deficiency — but if you're on warfarin or any blood thinner, you must talk to your pharmacist or doctor first. Even people not on medications should mention this supplement to their provider before starting, since dietary vitamin K intake matters for how your body handles certain drugs.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 26, 2020.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Vitamin K2 MK-7 (Menaquinone-7) 45 mcg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Carlson |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 088395101106 |
| Net contents | 90 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 26, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 241630 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Vitamin K2 MK-7 (Menaquinone-7) 45 mcg by Carlson, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin K2 | 45 mcg | -- |
Other ingredients: Safflower Oil, Soft Gel Shell, Sunflower Oil, Antioxidant Blend
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FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Bone support Cardiovascular function Calcium bioavailability
Gluten-free No artificial preservatives
Potency & quality guaranteed
An FDA regulated facility
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Warning: Vitamin K can antagonize the effect of anticoagulants, including Warfarin. Do not take this product if you are taking Warfarin or are pregnant or breastfeeding without first consulting with your physician.
Formula
Vitamin K as MK-7, derived from chickpeas, is important for the formation of strong, healthy bones and promotes arterial health.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Adults: take one soft gel daily at mealtime.
Storage
Keep bottle tightly closed. Store away from heat and moisture.
Brand IP Statement(s)
MenaQ7 vitamin K2 as MK-7 is a registered trademark of NattoPharma, Norwary. Patents granted and pending.
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Vitamin K2 MK-7 (Menaquinone-7) 45 mcg by Carlson label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Vitamin K2 MK-7 (Menaquinone-7) 45 mcg by Carlson
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.
Vitamin K2
Interacts with2 drugs
Vitamin K is an essential nutrient your body needs for normal blood clotting and to support healthy bones. Most people get enough from food, but suppl...
Vitamin K2 monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Safflower Oil, Soft Gel Shell, Sunflower Oil, Antioxidant Blend. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Vitamin K2 MK-7 (Menaquinone-7) 45 mcg by Carlson Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Carlson's Vitamin K2 MK-7 does interact with blood thinners, specifically warfarin (Coumadin) and related medications — and this is a Major interaction you need to know about.
Vitamin K works against warfarin's effect. If you take warfarin to prevent clots, extra vitamin K from a supplement can reduce how well the drug protects you, potentially raising your clot risk.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Although warfarin is the main concern we have documented, the total scope of this interaction spans 2 individual medications in our data. If you're on any blood thinner or anticoagulant at all — prescription or otherwise — you'll want to check your exact drug name with the search tool on this page before you start this supplement.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Vitamin K2 MK-7 (Menaquinone-7) 45 mcg interact with 2 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Vitamin K2 MK-7 (Menaquinone-7) 45 mcg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Vitamin K2
WarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Vitamin K2 MK-7 (Menaquinone-7) 45 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin K2Warfarin (coumadin) Major
Interaction Summary
Vitamin K can antagonize and reverse the therapeutic effects of warfarin.
Read the full Vitamin K2 + Warfarin interactionWarfarin SodiumCoumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin
How Warfarin Sodium interacts with Vitamin K2 MK-7 (Menaquinone-7) 45 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin K2Warfarin (coumadin) Major
Interaction Summary
Vitamin K can antagonize and reverse the therapeutic effects of warfarin.
Read the full Vitamin K2 + Warfarin Sodium interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Vitamin K2 MK-7 (Menaquinone-7) 45 mcg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Vitamin K2
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Vitamin K can antagonize and reverse the therapeutic effects of warfarin.
Vitamin K antagonizes the effects of warfarin. Excessive vitamin K intake, either from supplements or from changes in the diet, can reduce the anticoagulant effect of warfarin.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Vitamin K2 MK-7 (Menaquinone-7) 45 mcg, from the product label.
Carlson
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- Carlson Division of J.R. Carlson Laboratories, Inc.
- City
- Arlington Heights
- State
- IL
- ZipCode
- 60004
- Phone Number
- 888-234-5656
- Web Address
- www.carlsonlabs.com
Vitamin K2 MK-7 (Menaquinone-7) 45 mcg by Carlson: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Vitamin K2 MK-7 (Menaquinone-7) 45 mcg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Vitamin K2 MK-7 (Menaquinone-7) 45 mcg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 11 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Vitamin K 11 references
- McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
- Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2002.
- Crowther MA, Ageno W, Garcia D, et al. Oral vitamin K versus placebo to correct excessive anticoagulation in patients receiving warfarin: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2009;150(5):293-300. PubMed
- Dietary vitamin K guidance: an effective strategy for stable control of oral anticoagulation? Nutr Rev. 2010;68(3):178-81. PubMed
- Kim JS, Nafziger AN, Gaedigk A, et al. Effects of oral vitamin K on S- and R-warfarin pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics: enhanced safety of warfarin as a CYP2C9 probe. J Clin Pharmacol. 2001 Jul;41(7):715-22. PubMed
- Riegert-Johnson, D. L. and Volcheck, G. W. The incidence of anaphylaxis following intravenous phytonadione (vitamin K1): a 5-year retrospective review. Ann.Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2002;89(4):400-406. PubMed
- Dezee, K. J., Shimeall, W. T., Douglas, K. M., Shumway, N. M., and O'malley, P. G. Treatment of excessive anticoagulation with phytonadione (vitamin K): a meta-analysis. Arch.Intern.Med. 2-27-2006;166(4):391-397. DOI
- Dentali, F., Ageno, W., and Crowther, M. Treatment of coumarin-associated coagulopathy: a systematic review and proposed treatment algorithms. J.Thromb.Haemost. 2006;4(9):1853-1863. PubMed
- Caluwé R, Vandecasteele S, Van Vlem B, Vermeer C, De Vriese AS. Vitamin K2 supplementation in haemodialysis patients: a randomized dose-finding study. Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2014;29(7):1385-90.
- Huang ZB, Wan SL, Lu YJ, Ning L, Liu C, Fan SW. Does vitamin K2 play a role in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis for postmenopausal women: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Osteoporos Int. 2015;26(3):1175-86. PubMed
- Hunnali CR, Devi U, Kitchanan S, Sethuraman G. Three Different Regimens for Vitamin K Birth Prophylaxis in Infants Born Preterm: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Pediatr 2023;255:98-104. PubMed
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