Vitamin A (Fish Liver Oils), Vitamin D (Fish... Health Article

Generic name(s):

Vitamin A (Fish Liver Oils), Vitamin D (Fish Liver Oils) Oral solution

Brand name(s):

1000 BC, Abidec, AllanTex, Allbee-C, Allbee-C 800, Animal Shape Vitamins, Apatate, B 100 Complex, B Complex, B-Complex 50, B-Complex with B-12, B-Ject 100, B-Plex, B-Plex Plus, B-Scorbic, B-Stress, Baby Vitamin Drop, Balanced B-100, Balanced B-100 High Potency Caplets, Balanced B-100 Time Released High Potency Caplets, Balanced B-150, Balanced B-50, Becomject-100, Bee with C, Bee-Comp with C, Beminal, Beminal-500, Berocca, Biotin Forte, Bounty Bear Vitamins, Bugs Bunny with Extra C, Cardiotek, Cardiotek Rx, Cefol, Cerefolin, Cerefolin NAC, Cernevit, Cernevit-12, Chewable-Vite, Childrens Chewable Multivitamins, Cholidase, Cholinoid, Cod Liver Oil Mint, Combgen, Cota-B-Plex, D-400 international units, Daflon, Daily Multiple Vitamins, Daily Vite, Daily-Vite Men's Formula, Dayalets, DexFol, Dialyvite 800, Dialyvite Rx, Diatx, Equaline One Daily Essential, Essential Balance, Essentiale, FaBB, Farbee with C, Fletanol, Flintstones Multivitamins, Flintstones with C Multivitamins, Folamin, Folbalin, Folbalin Plus, Folbee, Folbee Plus, Folbic, Folcaps, Foleve, Foleve Plus, Folgard, Folgard RX, Folgard Rx 2.2, Folic Acid/Cyanocobalamin/Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid/Vitamin B Complex/Vitamin C, Folmor, Folnate, Folnate Plus, Folplex, Folplex 2.2, Foltabs 800, Foltrate, Foltx, Formula B, Fruity Chew, Garfield Vitamins, Glutofac, Hexavitamin, High B Complex, High Potency B Complex with B12 and C, High Potency B+C, Icar C, Infuvite, Infuvite Pediatric, Jetepar, Kenwood Therapeutic, Land Before Time Children's with Vitamin C, Lipoflavonoid, Lipogen, Liponol, Lipotriad, M.V.C. SDV, M.V.I. Adult, M.V.I. Pediatric, M.V.I.-12, Mega B, Metanx, Multi Vits with Beta Carotene, Multi-Day, Multi-Delyn, Multiple Vitamins Essentials, Nephplex Rx, Nephro-Vite, Nephro-Vite Rx, Nephrocaps, Nephrolan Rx, Nephronex, Neurodep, Neuroforte-Six, NuFol, Oncovite, One Tab Daily, One-A-Day 50+, One-A-Day Essentials, One-A-Day Men's Health Formula, Optilets-500, Poly Vit Drops, Poly-Vi-Sol, Poly-Vi-Sol Drops, Poly-Vit Chew, Prevital, Primaplex, Protegra, Protegra Cardio, Rena-Vite, Rena-Vite Rx, Renal Caps, Renaphro, Renatabs, Scotts Emulsion, Sesame St. Vitamins with Extra C, Sigtab, Stress B with C, Stress Formula, Stress Formula 600, Stress Formula Caplets, StressTabs, Sunkist Child Chewable, Sunkist Child Chewable with C, Super Aytinal 50 Plus, Super Aytinal For Active Adults, Super B Complex, Super B Complex with C, Super B-100 TD, Super B-50, Super Plenamins, Superplex-T, Surbex, Surbex with C, Surbex-T, T-Vites, Tab-A-Vite, Thera, Thera-Plus, Theragenerix, Theragran, Therapeutic B+C, Therapeutic Vitamins, Theravite, Therems, Therobec, Thex Forte, Tri-Vi-Sol, Tri-Vit, Tri-Vit Drops, Unicap, Unicap Capsule, Unicap Jr., Vesselvite, Vi-Daylin, Vi-Daylin ADC, Vi-Daylin Chewable, Vi-Daylin Drops, Vi-Stress, Vigomar Forte, Vimar, Vita Drop, Vitabee with C, Vitamin A and D Softgels, Vitamin A, D, Vitamin B Complex Injectable, Vitamin B Complex T/R, Vitamin B Complex with B12, Vitamin B Complex with C, Vitamin B Complex with Vitamin C and B12, Vitamin B+C, Vitamin B-100, Vitamin B-100 T/R, Vitamin B-50, Vitamin C, E, and Rose Hips, Vitamin Daily Liquid, Vitamin Liquid, Vitamins for Hair, Vitaplex, Zycose, Zymacap

What is this medicine?

COD LIVER OIL (kod LIV er oil) is a dietary supplement. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, and vitamin D. Some products may have other nutrients. This product is not approved by the FDA for any medical uses. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• diabetes
• high blood pressure
• high cholesterol
• if you frequently drink alcohol containing drinks
• kidney disease
• liver disease
• stomach problems
• an unusual or allergic reaction to cod liver oil, fish, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Take this medicine by mouth. Follow the directions on the product label or talk to your health care provider. You can take it with or without food. Use a specially marked spoon or container to measure each dose. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one. Household spoons are not accurate. Do not take more than the recommended amount.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

What may interact with this medicine?

• additional vitamin A or vitamin D
• cholestyramine
• colestipol
• medicines for kidney disease or promoting bone health, like calcitriol or doxercalciferol
• medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin
• orlistat

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

See your doctor regularly. Tell all of your healthcare providers that you are taking this supplement.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
• changes in vision
• dark urine
• unusual bleeding or bruising
• yellowing of the eyes or skin

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• bad breath
• dry skin
• headache
• metallic taste
• stomach upset

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature. Follow the product label. Protect from moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

NOTE:This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.