Drug Reference

Cod Liver Oil

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OTC

Fact box

Habit forming
No
Availability
Over-the-counter (OTC)

Brand names

Pad Kote

Available as

10 MG/ML0.114 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.1 MG/MG · Topical Ointment1000 MG · Oral Capsule

FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.

Uses
Uses: • Temporarily protects minor cuts, scrapes and burns. • Temporarily protects chapped or cracked skin. • Helps protect from drying effects of wind and cold weather.
How to use / dosing
Directions: Apply as needed. Prepare a gauze bandage to apply. Dressing should be placed on a clean and flat surface. Apply ointment with a spatula, covering the entire surface with a thin layer. Place bandage directly on top of affected area. Make sure affected area remains covered by ointment.

Safety advice

Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.

PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings: • For external use only. • When using this product, do not get into eyes. • If condition worsens or does not improve for seven days, discontinue use and consult a physician. • DO NOT USE IF TAMPER EVIDENT SEAL IS BROKEN. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, contact physician or poison control center immediately. Other Information: Store at room temperature.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

5 marketed products on record (RxNorm)

Authoritative sources

Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.