Codcap(Cod Liver Oil)
Therapeutic Group: Vitamins and Minerals
Presentation
Codcap: Each capsule contains Cod Liver Oil 0.3 ml which contains Vitamin A, Vitamin D3 as well as Omega-3 fatty acids.
Description
Cod Liver Oil is a rich, natural source of Vitamins-A, D3 and Omega-3 fatty acids. Vitamin A helps to maintain healthy respiratory and digestive tract linings which are the first line of defence against infection. It also supports a healthy immune system. Vitamin-D is essential for the optimal uptake of Calcium from the intestine into the blood and helps maintain normal blood and bone levels of Calcium. EPA (eicosapentanoic acid) and DHA (decosahexanoic acid) are Omega- 3 fatty acids. It is thought that EPA and DHA may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
Indications
• Deficiency of Vitamins-A and D
• Supports a healthy immune system
• Maintains healthy mucous membranes of the respiratory and digestive tracts
• Maintains bone health
• Supports healthy skin
• Improves in the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
• Reduces the risk of Coronary Heart Disease.
Dosage & Administration
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.
Side Effects
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.
Precautions
Caution should be exercised in those with chronic renal failure or during renal dialysis, the patients having hepatomegaly and raised ESR.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
Moderate dose of Vitamin-A (8,000-10,000 IU) is safe in pregnancy and lactation.
Drug Interaction
Cod Liver Oil should never be taken in conjunction with anti-coagulant medications including Aspirin, Dalteperin Sodium, Enoxaparin Sodium injections and Warfarin.
Over Dose
When taken in large amounts, Cod Liver Oil can lead to complications including increased risk for hemorrhagic stroke and internal bleeding.
Commercial Pack
Codcap : Each box contains 10 blister strips of 10 hard gelatin capsules.
