Multivitamin syrup with cod-liver oil contains 8 vitamins and fatty acid (known as cod-liver oil).
This combination gives extra protection to children and gives some beneficial effect like:
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.
1-12 Months: 2.5 ml (½ teaspoon) daily
1-4 Years: 5 ml (1 teaspoon) daily
4 years up: 7.5 ml (1½ teaspoon) daily
Adult: 10 ml (2 teaspoons) daily.
This syrup can be taken with water or milk.
Some drug interaction may occur with- Erythromycin, Conjugated estrogens, Sodium bicarbonate, Chloramphenicol etc.
This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Generally well tolerated. However, a few allergic reactions may be seen.
Should be taken on physician's advice.
Keep in cool and dry place and away from light. Keep away from children
Each 5 ml syrup contains-