Name | Cod Liver Oil |
Classes |
Nutritional Supplement Vitamin |
Diseases |
Malnutrition Vitamin A Deficiency Vitamin D Deficiency |
Cod Liver Oil
Cod liver oil is extracted from the liver of cod fish. It is a very good source of vitamin A, vitamin D and omega 3 fatty acids.
Cod liver oil is indicated in the following conditions-
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Hypertension
- Osteoarthritis
The usual adult dose is 15-20 mL daily.
Side effects is a safe supplement. Rarely the following side effects may appear-
- flatulence
- heat burn
- bad breathe
- nausea
Cod liver oil is a safe medication, no precautions are required.
Contraindication
Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any component of the medication.
None known.
None known.