Vit K injection at birth, and what I’ve seen in my Homeopathic practice
Vitamin K Injection at Birth and what I've seen in my Homeopathic practice.
The vitamin K shot given at birth is often seen as a routine and harmless “vitamin,” but it’s more than that. According to the product monograph, the pediatric formulation contains:
• Phytonadione (1 mg)
• Polyethylene Glycol-15-Hydroxystearate (7%)
• Propylene Glycol (2%)
• Water for Injection
That’s right — it contains PEG (Polyethylene Glycol).
What is PEG?
PEG is a synthetic chemical compound derived from petroleum. It’s commonly used in products like:
• Antifreeze
• Brake fluid
• Acrylic paints
• Shoe polish
• Solvents and thickeners
It’s also found in laxatives like Miralax, Restoralax, and Movicol under the form PEG 3350.
Concerning Facts About PEG 3350:
• The OpenFDA database has reported 210,600 adverse events linked to PEG 3350 laxatives like Miralax.
• PEG 3350 is a petroleum microplastic.
• It’s not FDA-approved for children and is only intended for short-term adult use (7 days). Yet, it’s often prescribed off-label to children for months or even years.
• PEG 3350 can disrupt the gut microbiome, eliminating beneficial bacteria that may take up to a year to recover.
• Many parents report adverse effects in their children, including:
• Seizures
• Tremors
• Tics
• Anxiety
• Lethargy
• Aggression
• OCD behaviors
• Paranoia
• Metabolic acidosis
What do a vitamin K shot containing PEG, and PEG-based laxatives have in common? The connection is clear to myself and many colleagues.
After receiving the vitamin K injection, many newborns experience:
• Difficulty latching
• Colic
• Reflux
• In rare cases, seizures — often dismissed by doctors.
(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27756962/)
Given what we know about the effects of PEG in laxatives, it’s not surprising that a PEG-containing vitamin K injection could lead to gut disruption and compromised intestinal barriers.
An alternative to the Vit K injection is to ask for the oral dose.
What Can Be Done via Homeopathy?
In cases where vitamin K injection side effects are suspected, a vitamin K clear using Tautopathy can often help. You may recognize this as Homeopathic Detox Therapy or CEASE Therapy.
Many of the children I work with have had wonderful improvements in the digestive symptoms following this clear.
As always, consult with a homeopath for the best care for your child.