Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol
About
Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements' primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies due to various complications or long-term diseases. It minimizes complications caused due to heart attack, hypertension (high blood pressure), congestive heart failure, muscular dystrophy, macular degeneration (age-related vision loss), glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), joint and bone problems and skin problems.
Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol contains Cod liver oil and Tocopherol (vitamin E). Cod liver oil is a type of fish oil supplement containing omega three fatty acids and omega six fatty acids that help prevent blood clots and reduce pain and swelling in arthritis conditions. Cod liver oil also lowers blood pressure and raises bad cholesterol, decreasing risk factors for heart diseases like stroke and heart attack. On the other hand, Tocopherol (vitamin E) is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. It helps nourish and protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. It may also decrease your heart disease risk, certain cancers, vision problems and brain disorders.
Take Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol as recommended by your doctor. Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to take Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol for as long as your doctor suggests it. Some people may experience nausea and vomiting, stomach pain and diarrhea. Most of these side effects of Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol or any other medicines, please tell your doctor if you are pregnant or a nursing mother; it is advised to consult a doctor before using Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol. If you have a history of asthma, liver disease, kidney disease, low blood pressure, cancer, bleeding disorder, and heart attack, please inform your doctor before using Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol. Talk to your doctor before using Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol if you take any medicines or supplements.
Uses of Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol
Medicinal Benefits
Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol contains nutritional supplements: Cod liver oil and Tocopherol (vitamin E). Cod liver oil is a type of fish oil supplement. It is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids. It also contains vitamins A and D. Cod liver oil provides many health benefits, including reduced inflammation, lower blood pressure, and risk factors for heart disease. It relieves joint pain and a few symptoms of rickets (a condition that causes fragile bones in children), reduces inflammation by binding and neutralizing harmful free radicals minimizes risk factors for glaucoma, such as eye pressure and nerve damage. On the other hand, Tocopherol (vitamin E) is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. It helps nourish and protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. It may also decrease your risk of heart disease, certain cancers, vision problems and brain disorders.
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Storage
Side Effects of Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol
- Diarrhoea
- Flatulence
- Belching
- Tiredness
- Nausea
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol or any other medicines. It is essential to inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding before taking Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol. Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol is not recommended to children unless advised by the doctor. Do not take Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol in a higher dose or use it for a longer time than suggested, as it does not give quick or better results but increases the risk of side effects. Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol thin your blood, so taking them for prolonged periods might put you at risk of excessive bleeding, especially if you take them in large amounts. If you have kidney, liver and heart problems and bleeding disorders, inform your doctor before taking Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol. Please inform your doctor if you are using any other medications you are taking, including vitamins and herbal supplements. If you need surgery, dental work, or a medical procedure, stop taking Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol at least two weeks before surgery.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol interacts with a blood thinner (e.g. warfarin, dicumarol, heparin), cholesterol-lowering medications (e.g. atorvastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have a bleeding disorder, kidney, liver, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionThe interaction of Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol with alcohol is unknown. However, as a precautionary measure, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorCod Liver Oil+tocopherol is safe to use in pregnant women. However, please consult a doctor if you are pregnant before using the Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorCod Liver Oil+tocopherol is safe to use in breastfeeding women. However, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding before using the Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol.
Driving
not applicableCod Liver Oil+tocopherol usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
consult your doctorLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver disease before using the Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol. Your doctor will recommend only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Kidney
consult your doctorLet your doctor know if you have any history of kidney disease before using the Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol. Your doctor will recommend only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Children
consult your doctorCod Liver Oil+tocopherol should be used with caution in children if recommended by a doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include protein-rich foods such as yoghurt, chicken, and eggs in your diet, as there is a loss of protein through burn wounds and the breakdown of muscles to produce extra energy for the healing process. The additional protein is required to rebuild lost muscle.
- Add more carbohydrates to your diet, such as potatoes, beans, and rice, as glucose in carbohydrates is essential for healing.
- Eat foods rich in quercetin (a flavonoid), such as apples, cherries, broccoli, spinach, and blueberries.
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, and avoid sugary drinking beverages.
- Always wear full clothes or sun protection before going under the sun; it will protect your skin from sun damage.
- Please do not use harsh products on your skin as they damage it.
- Keep your skin moisturized to avoid dry skin.
Special Advise
- Prolonged intake of cod liver oil as a regular nutritional supplement can result in a harmful rise in vitamin A levels accumulating in the liver, thereby causing hypervitaminosis A. Its symptoms include blurred vision, liver damage, changes in consciousness, and skin and hair changes.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Nutritional deficiencies: It occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough amount of a nutrient from food. Many nutrients are essential for a healthy life. Sometimes, your body cannot absorb many nutrients even if you consume them. Nutrient deficiency can lead to many health problems, like the immune system, indigestion, skin problems, heart problems, eye problems, defective bone growth, pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy), intrauterine growth restriction (during pregnancy, baby doesn’t grow normally), nutritional deficiency symptoms like pale skin, fatigue, weakness, trouble breathing, feeling faint, poor concentration.
FAQs
Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol is a combination of nutritional supplements, namely, Cod liver oil and Tocopherol (vitamin E). Cod liver oil is a dietary supplement derived from the liver of cod fish that contains omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin A, or D. Tocopherol (vitamin E) is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. Together, Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol promotes heart, joint, skin and bone health and maintains healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Cod liver oil is a great source of omega-3 and vitamin A, both of which may protect against vision loss from inflammatory eye diseases like glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) (an eye disease that causes vision loss).
Do not use Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol if you are allergic to Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol or other ingredients. Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol is not recommended in hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), metastatic calcification (extra deposits of calcium in the body), before and following any surgery, or if you are on anti-hypertensives (control high blood pressure) medicines, bleeding disorder, and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food).
Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol combines Cod liver oil and Tocopherol (vita. E). Cod liver oil, in Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol, helps protect your skin from sun damage because it minimizes damage to collagen (the protein) destroyed by the sun's harmful rays. Also, it has an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin, which can help soothe redness and irritation. Tocopherol, in Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol, is a powerful antioxidant that helps neutralize toxic free radicals created as a side effect of sun exposure. Vitamin E also aids in wound healing.
In some patients, warfarin, when taken along with Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol, may increase the time required for the formation of blood clots. Hence, before starting Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol, inform your doctor if you are taking warfarin or any other blood thinner.
You are recommended to use Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol for as long as your doctor has recommended it or mentioned it on the leaflet provided with the medicine. You can discontinue the use of treatment if you notice an improvement in your condition. However, if the condition persists or worsens after using Cod Liver Oil+tocopherol for one week, please consult a doctor.
