Indications of Cod Liver Oil

For the betterment of healthy body, bone, teeth, and muscles. It is widely taken to ease the pain and joint stiffness associated with arthritis Promotes resistance towards cough, cold, chest and bronchial troubles. It has anti-thrombotic, anti-arrhythmic, anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive effects ... Read more For the betterment of healthy body, bone, teeth, and muscles. It is widely taken to ease the pain and joint stiffness associated with arthritis Promotes resistance towards cough, cold, chest and bronchial troubles. It has anti-thrombotic, anti-arrhythmic, anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive effects Decreases the triglycerides and increases HDL level Facilitates the normal growth, development and function of the central nervous system of fetus and infant Helps to prevent vitamin A and Vitamin D deficiency Pregnant women using Cod Liver Oil have infants with a lower risk for juvenile type 1 diabetes

Composition

Each Liquid filled capsule contains 0.3 ml Cod Liver Oil which has- Vitamin A: 600 IU Vitamin D3: 85 IU Vitamin E: 0.3 IU Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA): 25 mg Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA): 30 mg

Theropeutic Class

Specific combined vitamin preparations

Pharmacology

Cod Liver Oil is one of the most effective providers of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin D. It contains Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA: 18percent) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA: 12percent) which are been clinically proven to have positive effects on heart, bone, brain, health. They also help to nourish skin, hair, and nails.

Dosage and Administration of Cod Liver Oil

Capsule- Adults and children over 6 years: Take 1-2 capsule(s) 3 times a day with meals, or as professionally prescribed. Children under 6 years: Only as professionally prescribed. Pregnant and lactating women: Take 1 capsule 3 times a day with meals. Emulsion- Infant: ½ tsf daily. Child (1-4 year): 1 tsf daily Child over 4 years: 1.5 tsf daily

Dosage of Cod Liver Oil

Capsule- Adults and children over 6 years: Take 1-2 capsule(s) 3 times a day with meals, or as professionally prescribed. Children under 6 years: Only as professionally prescribed. Pregnant and lactating women: Take 1 capsule 3 times a day with meals. Emulsion- Infant: ½ tsf daily. Child (1-4 year): 1 tsf daily Child over 4 years: 1.5 tsf daily

Interaction of Cod Liver Oil

The absorption of Cod Liver Oil may be reduced by taking barbiturates or anti-convulsants.

Contraindications

Hypervitaminosis of Vitamin A, D or E and hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in this preparation.

Side Effects of Cod Liver Oil

Prolonged usage of large amounts can lead to hypervitaminosis symptoms of which include dry mouth, rough skin, painful joints swelling, fatigue, anorexia, loss of weight, vomiting and other gastrointestinal disturbances. These may disappear on discontinuation of supplementation.

Pregnancy and Lactation

Safety of amounts exceeding 6,000 Units of Vitamin A daily during pregnancy has not been established yet. The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin A is 5,000Units for nursing mothers.

Precautions and Warnings

The product has to be protected from light. Liver storage should be adequate before discontinuation of the therapy. Patients with chronic renal failure should be suggested Cod Liver Oil with caution.

Overdose Effects of Cod Liver Oil

When taken in large amounts, Cod Liver Oil can lead to complications including increased risk for hemorrhagic stroke and internal bleeding.

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool and dry place protected from light and moisture.

Drug Classes

Specific combined vitamin preparations

Mode Of Action

Cod Liver Oil is one of the most effective providers of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin D. It contains Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA: 18percent) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA: 12percent) which are been clinically proven to have positive effects on heart, bone, brain, health. They also help to nourish skin, hair, and nails.

Pregnancy

Safety of amounts exceeding 6,000 Units of Vitamin A daily during pregnancy has not been established yet. The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin A is 5,000Units for nursing mothers.