Cod Liver Oil
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Cod Liver Oil is a partially destearinated, fixed oil obtained from fresh livers of Gadus morhua and other species of the Family Gadidae and used as source of vitamin A and D.
Indications
Cod Liver Oil is primarily indicated in conditions like Burns, Ulcers, Vitamin deficiency, Wounds.
Contraindications
Cod Liver Oil is contraindicated in conditions like Asthma, Diabetes mellitus.
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Cod Liver Oil are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Heart burn, Gastric discomfort, Bad breadth.
Warnings
Cod liver oil should be used with caution in patients with any skin infections, skin disorders, are sensitive to any topical lotions or creams or if have any allergy. It should be used with caution during pregnancy or lactation.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
20 ml (20 (20)) 24 hourly PO — For lowering triglycerides and blood pressure.
30 ml (30 (30)) 24 hourly PO — For high cholestrol..
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Cod Liver Oil was found.
Storage
Oint, Caps Store in a well closed container.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
1 record is present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and excluded.