Composition
Each 5 ml Syrup contains-
Vitamin A (As Propionate) 2,000 IU
Vitamin D (As Cholecalciferol) 200 IU
Vitamin C (As Ascorbic Acid) 17.50 mg
Vitamin B1 (As Thiamine Hydrochloride) 0.70 mg
Vitamin B2 (As Riboflavin-5-Phosphate Sodium) 0.85 mg
Vitamin B6 (As Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 0.35 mg
Vitamin E (As Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate) 1.50 mg
Nicotinamide 9.00 mg
Cod Liver Oil BP 100 mg
Indications
This 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.
Therapeutic Class
Nonspecific multivitamin preparations
Pharmacology
This is multivitamin syrup with cod liver oil. It contains 8 vitamins and fatty acid (cod liver oil). 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 & Administration
Babies (1-12 months): 2.5 ml or 1/2 teaspoon.
Children (1-14 years): 5 ml or 1 teaspoon.
Children (4 years up): 7.5 ml or 11/2 teaspoon.
Adult: 10 ml or 2 teaspoons.
Interaction
Some drug interaction may occur with- Erythromycin, Conjugated estrogens, Sodium bicarbonate, Chloramphenicol etc.
Contraindications
This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Side Effects
Generally well tolerated. However, a few allergic reactions may be seen.