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.