OLICOD Licap

Cod liver oil containing vitamin A & D: soft gelatin capsule.50's pack: 100.50 MRP

Uses

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

Olicod dosage

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.

Precaution

Caution should be exercised in those with chronic renal failure or during renal dialysis, the patients having hepatomegaly and raised ESR.

Interaction

Olicod should never be taken in conjunction with anti-coagulant medications including Aspirin, Dalteperin Sodium, Enoxaparin Sodium injections and Warfarin.

Volume of Distribution

As cod liver oil consists of the component compounds of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), vitamin A, and vitamin D further information about the volumes of distribution of these cod liver oil components can be found by searching for fish oil, vitamin A, and vitamin D on DrugBank.

Half Life

As cod liver oil consists of the component compounds of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), vitamin A, and vitamin D further information about the half-lives of these cod liver oil components can be found by searching for fish oil, vitamin A, and vitamin D on DrugBank.

Clearance

As cod liver oil consists of the component compounds of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), vitamin A, and vitamin D further information about the clearance of these cod liver oil components can be found by searching for fish oil, vitamin A, and vitamin D on DrugBank.

Contraindication

Olicod is contraindicated in diabetics and people taking Warfarin.

Acute Overdose

When taken in large amounts, Olicod can lead to complications including increased risk for hemorrhagic stroke and internal bleeding.