Indication
Multivitamin syrup with cod-liver oil contains 8 vitamins and fatty acid (known as cod-liver oil).
It is indicated for growing children. It helps in development and proper functioning of their vital organs.
It helps to prevent vitamin deficiency and restore lost vitality after illness, in case of lack of appetite or tiredness of growing children.
It also increases immunity and helps to maintain healthy skin, hair, nail, teeth, bone, eye and nervous system.
In adults it helps to treat and prevent chronic diseases like heart diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, COPD, cancer etc.
In pregnant and nursing mothers it helps in proper development of the baby.
This combination gives extra protection to children and gives some beneficial effect like:
Helps to stimulate appetite and improve digestion
Promotes healthy hair, skin & nails
Helps in good vision, strong bones & healthy teeth
Increases the resistance against cough, cold, chest and bronchial troubles
Helps to maintain healthy muscles and nervous system
Helps to optimize brain development।
Pharmacology
Cod-liver oil is composed of vitamin A, D, EPA and DHA. Both EPA & DHA are omega-3 fatty acids. These omega-3 fatty acids keep blood triglycerides in check (high triglycerides are generally linked with increased risk of heart diseases) and may inhibit the progression of atherosclerosis. They also have anti-inflammatory activity; as a result they are also helpful in Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis. It has been also found that omega- 3 fatty acids are needed for prostaglandin formation. Probably as a result of their effect on prostaglandin they are responsible for blood vessel dilation. A double blind trial found that omega- 3 fatty acids helped to treat patient with Raynaud's disease. It has been also found that EPA & DHA have some preventive role in cancer and prevent cardiac arrhythmia.
Dosage
1-12 Months: 2.5 ml (½ teaspoon) daily1-4 Years: 5 ml (1 teaspoon) daily4 years up: 7.5 ml (1½ teaspoon) dailyAdult: 10 ml (2 teaspoons) daily.This syrup can be taken with water or milk.
Interaction
Some drug interaction may occur with- Erythromycin, Conjugated estrogens, Sodium bicarbonate, Chloramphenicol etc.
Contradiction
This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Side Effect
Generally well tolerated. However, a few allergic reactions may be seen.
Pregnancy
Should be taken on physician's advice.
Precaution
This medicine may accumulate in the body. So, should not be taken in overdose.
Overdose
Storage
Keep in cool and dry place and away from light. Keep away from children