Therapeutic Group: Mineral & Vitamin Preparations
Octacod® 100 ml
Syrup: Each 5 ml contains Vitamin A (as Vitamin A Palmitate USP) 2000 IU,
Vitamin B1 (as Thiamine Hydrochloride BP) 0.70 mg, Vitamin B2 (as Riboflavin
Sodium Phosphate BP) 0.85 mg, Vitamin B6
(as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride USP) 0.35 mg, Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid USP)
17.50 mg, Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol USP) 200 IU, Vitamin E (as
Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate USP) 1.50 mg, Nicotinamide USP 9.00 mg & Cod Liver
Oil USP 100.00 mg.
Octacod®
contains 8 essential vitamins with Cod Liver Oil. Octacod® provides extra
protection for the children. It ensures for getting enough vitamins for
children that help them to be grown up strong & stay healthy. Cod Liver Oil
contains Vitamin A, Vitamin D, EPA & DHA. Vitamin A is essential for the
immune system, bone growth, night vision, cellular growth, testicular and
ovarian function, Vitamin D is essential for the absorption and utilization of
calcium, which is also required for skeletal growth. EPA and DHA; omega-3 fatty
acids, which are converted in the body to produce prostaglandins that affect a
wide variety of physiological processes due to their modulating effect on the
action of hormones. Omega-3 fatty acids relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis,
rheumatoid arthritis which also enhances immune function and promotes healthy
blood circulation. It is thought that EPA and DHA may reduce the risk of
coronary heart disease. DHA seems essential for normal brain development in
unborn babies.
Octacod® ● It
is indicated for growing children. ● It helps in the 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, eyes and nervous system. ● Increases the
resistance against cough, cold, chest and bronchial troubles. ● Helps to
optimize brain development. ● In adults it helps to treat and prevent chronic
diseases like heart diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, COPD, cancer etc. ● In
pregnant and nursing mother it helps in proper development of the baby.
» Children 1-12
months: 2.5
ml daily (½ Teaspoon)
» Children 1-4
years: 5 ml daily (1 Teaspoon)
» Children 4
years up: 7.5 ml daily (1 ½ Teaspoon)
» Adult: 10 ml daily (2 Teaspoon)
Very rare.
Generally well tolerated.
This medicine
may accumulate in the body, which may cause danger. Therefore, should not use
over dosage or use quantity of milk or orange juice before mealtimes.
Some drug
interaction may occur with Erythromycin, Conjugated estrogens, Sodium
bicarbonate, Chlorothiazide etc.
Store in a cool
and dry place below 30o C. Protect from light.
Octacod® Syrup:
Each bottle contains 100 ml syrup with a spoon.