Oleum Morrhuae

Oleum Morrhuae Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Oleum Morrhuae is a rich, natural source of Vitamins-A, D3 and Omega-3 fatty acids. Vitamin A helps to maintain healthy respiratory and digestive tract linings which are the first line of defence against infection. It also supports a healthy immune system. Vitamin-D is essential for the optimal uptake of Calcium from the intestine into the blood and helps maintain normal blood and bone levels of Calcium. EPA (eicosapentanoic acid) and DHA (decosahexanoic acid) are Omega- 3 fatty acids. It is thought that EPA and DHA may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

As cod liver oil is a composite of several other nutritional compounds including the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) as well as vitamin A and vitamin D , the presence in varying amounts of all of these compounds at once makes it difficult to recommend or use cod liver oil as an appropriate supplement to confer any one particular health effect or for any one particular nutritional deficiency.

For example, one tablespoon of cod liver oil contains approximately 4,080 ug of retinol (vitamin A) and 34 ug (1,360 IU) of vitamin D . Since the general dietary reference intake of vitamin A is only 900 ug per day for adult men, 700 ug per day for women, and 3000 ug per day as the tolerable upper intake level, the regular intake of cod liver oil as a regular supplement can result in harmful levels of vitamin A accumulating in the liver and sufficient to cause hypervitaminosis A , which is associated with various symptoms such as blurred vision, changes in consciousness, skin and hair changes, liver damage, among many others.

Moreover, while cod liver oil only contains a certain percentage of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA per amount of the oil , separate fish oils supplement products that exclusively consist of only EPA and DHA are available in a great variety of different percentage content formulations, even including prescription strength formulations should certain patients need such a level of therapy. Furthermore, such exclusive omega-3 fatty acid supplement products do not contain any vitamin A or D either, which allows patients to use the supplements without any concern about affecting their vitamin A or D levels or exposing themselves to the unnecessary excess intake of vitamins.

Oleum Morrhuae
Uses
Dosage
Side Effect
Precautions
Interactions
Uses during Pregnancy
Uses during Breastfeeding
Accute Overdose
Food Interaction
Half Life
Volume of Distribution
Clearance
Interaction With other Medicine
Contradiction
Storage

Trade Name	Oleum Morrhuae
Generic	Cod Liver Oil
Cod Liver Oil Other Names	Cod liver oil, Cod-liver oil, Gadus morhua liver oil, Oils, cod liver, Oleum morrhuae
Type
Protein binding	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 protein binding of these cod liver oil components can be found by searching for fish oil, vitamin A, and vitamin D on DrugBank.
Groups	Nutraceutical, Vet approved
Therapeutic Class	Specific combined vitamin preparations
Manufacturer
Available Country
Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

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.

Oleum Morrhuae is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Deficiency, Vitamin A, Deficiency, Vitamin D, Skin Care

How Oleum Morrhuae works

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 mechanisms of action of these cod liver oil components can be found by searching for fish oil, vitamin A, and vitamin D on DrugBank.

Dosage

Oleum Morrhuae 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.

Toxicity

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 toxicities of these cod liver oil components can be found by searching for fish oil, vitamin A, and vitamin D on DrugBank.

Precaution

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

Interaction

Oleum Morrhuae 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.

Elimination Route

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 absorptions 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.

Elimination Route

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 routes of elimination of these cod liver oil components can be found by searching for fish oil, vitamin A, and vitamin D on DrugBank.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Moderate dose of Vitamin-A (8,000-10,000 IU) is safe in pregnancy and lactation.

Contraindication

Oleum Morrhuae is contraindicated in diabetics and people taking Warfarin.

Acute Overdose

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

Interaction with other Medicine

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