Cod Liver Oil
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: 18%) & Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA: 12%) which are been clinically proven to have positive effects on heart, bone, brain, health. They also help to nourish skin, hair, and nails.
Each capsule contains-Cod Liver Oil (Type-A) BP 0.30 ml (which contains vitamin A 600 IU)Vitamin D 85 IUOmega-3 fatty acids & Vitamin E (as excipient)
Adults & children over 6 years: 1-2 capsules 3 times daily with meals;Children (under 6 years): As directed by the registered physician;Pregnant & lactating women: 1 capsule 3 times daily with meals.
Codlivliv should not be taken in conjunction with anti-coagulant medications.
Hypervitaminosis of vitamin A and/or D and the patients who are hypersensitive to vitamin A and/or D. It should not be used in patients having hypercalcemia.
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 and hypercalcemia, symptoms of which include thirst, dehydration, polyuria, nocturia, abdominal pain, paralytic ileus and cardiac arrhythmias. These may disappear on discontinuation of supplementation.
Moderate dose of vitamin A (8000-10000 IU) is safe in pregnancy & lactation.
Caution should be exercised in those with chronic renal failure or during renal dialysis & the patients having hepatomegaly & raised ESR.
Specific combined vitamin preparations
Store in a cool and dry place. Keep away from light and out of the reach of the children.
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