A 10,000 IU Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking A 10,000 IU against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
A 10,000 IU is a dietary supplement by Basic Organics with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for eye and vision health, skin health and acne, immune support.Based on those ingredients, 719 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Vitamin A, Cod Liver Oil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of A 10,000 IU by Basic Organics
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
Basic Organics Vitamin A 10,000 IU is a softgel with 3 active ingredients: vitamin A (at 10,000 IU per dose), cod liver oil, and vegetable oil. The first two carry the supplement's therapeutic activity; vegetable oil is an inert carrier.
The capsule also contains gelatin, glycerine, and water as inactive ingredients that hold everything together.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Vitamin A is effective for vitamin A deficiency and is considered possibly effective for oral leukoplakia, aging skin, measles, ulcerative colitis, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Cod liver oil's evidence for the conditions we hold data on—COVID-19, age-related macular degeneration, hay fever, arrhythmia, and burns—is either insufficient to rate or shows it may be ineffective.
If you're considering this product for a specific condition, it's worth talking through with your pharmacist or doctor.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Vitamin A is generally well tolerated at recommended doses, but this product supplies 10,000 IU — the tolerable upper limit for adults — so it's not a low-dose formulation. High doses accumulate in your body and can cause liver damage, headache, skin problems, and in rare cases, serious effects like increased brain pressure or liver toxicity.
Cod liver oil is generally well tolerated orally but can cause nausea, heartburn, and gas; rare serious effects include bleeding or a type of lung inflammation. For pregnancy and lactation, vitamin A data shows conflicting ratings: recommended amounts are likely safe, but high doses are possibly unsafe and can cause birth defects — this product's 10,000 IU dose is at the upper safe limit and requires caution.
Cod liver oil's pregnancy safety is not on file. If you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor before starting.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before you take this, double-check any retinoids (Major severity), then blood thinners like warfarin or blood pressure and diabetes medications, and tetracycline antibiotics (all Moderate severity). If you're on any of these, use the medication checker below to verify your exact drugs.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product is appropriate for adults who need vitamin A supplementation at the recommended dose and have no interactions with their current medications. Anyone taking retinoids, blood thinners, diabetes drugs, blood pressure medications, or tetracycline antibiotics should check their specific medications with the tool on this page before starting.
Pregnant individuals should consult their doctor. A pharmacist can help you review whether this dose and formulation fit your needs.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 23, 2011.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about A 10,000 IU, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Basic Organics |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 054458724100 |
| Net contents | 100 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 23, 2011 |
| DSLD ID | 3220 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for A 10,000 IU by Basic Organics, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetable Oil | 140 mg | -- |
| Vitamin A | 10000 IU | 200% |
| Cod Liver Oil | 23 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerine, Water
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Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place protected from light.
General Statements
The soft gelatin walls of these hermetically sealed capsules provide and effective barrier against air oxidation. The capsules disintegrate rapidly in the body, assuring maximum availability and absorption of its contents.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: One softgel daily with a meal as a dietary supplement.
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A 10,000 IU by Basic Organics label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in A 10,000 IU by Basic Organics
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Vegetable Oil
Vitamin A
Interacts with387 drugs
Vitamin A is an essential nutrient important for vision, skin, immune function, and growth. Most people get enough from a balanced diet, and supplemen...
Vitamin A monograph & interactionsCod Liver Oil
Interacts with375 drugs
Cod liver oil supplies omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) along with vitamins A and D, and is popular for heart, joint, and general health support. Evi...
Cod Liver Oil monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerine, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
A 10,000 IU by Basic Organics Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Basic Organics Vitamin A 10,000 IU contains vitamin A and cod liver oil, both of which have documented interactions with medications.
The most serious concern is with retinoids (vitamin A derivatives like isotretinoin or tretinoin) — taking them together with this supplement can cause dangerously high vitamin A levels and additive toxic effects, a Major severity interaction.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Vitamin A also interacts at Moderate severity with blood thinners like warfarin (higher bleeding risk), liver-stressing medications (increased risk of liver damage), and tetracycline antibiotics (increased risk of a rare condition involving pressure in the brain). Cod liver oil adds Moderate interactions with blood pressure medications, blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs, and diabetes medications — each can have additive effects that increase the risk of low blood pressure, bleeding, or low blood sugar respectively.
We could not check vegetable oil because we hold no data for it. Altogether, these interactions span 702 individual medications.
Use the medication checker below with your exact prescriptions before starting this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in A 10,000 IU interact with 719 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 3 ingredients in A 10,000 IU interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Vitamin A Cod Liver Oil
Amiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cod Liver OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking cod liver oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Cod Liver Oil + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAminosalicylic AcidPaser
How Aminosalicylic Acid interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin AHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
Read the full Vitamin A + Aminosalicylic Acid interactionAmiodaroneCordarone, Pacerone
How Amiodarone interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin AHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
Read the full Vitamin A + Amiodarone interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cod Liver OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking cod liver oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Cod Liver Oil + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cod Liver OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking cod liver oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Cod Liver Oil + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cod Liver OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking cod liver oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Cod Liver Oil + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cod Liver OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking cod liver oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Cod Liver Oil + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cod Liver OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking cod liver oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Cod Liver Oil + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cod Liver OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking cod liver oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Cod Liver Oil + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cod Liver OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking cod liver oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Cod Liver Oil + Ammonium Chloride interactionAmoxicillinAmix, Amoram, Amoxident, Amoxil Capsules, Amoxil Injection, Galenamox +3 more
How Amoxicillin interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin AHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
Read the full Vitamin A + Amoxicillin interactionAmoxicillin VeterinaryBiomox
How Amoxicillin Veterinary interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin AHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
Read the full Vitamin A + Amoxicillin Veterinary interactionAmoxicillin, Clavulanate PotassiumAugmentin, Augmentin '125/31 SF', Augmentin '250/62 SF', Augmentin XR, Augmentin-Duo 400/57, Clavulin
How Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin AHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
Read the full Vitamin A + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionAmoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, RifabutinTalicia
How Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin AHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
Read the full Vitamin A + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin ATetracycline Antibiotics, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking tetracycline antibiotics with high doses of vitamin A can increase the risk of pseudotumor cerebri.
Read the full Vitamin A + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cod Liver OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cod liver oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cod Liver Oil + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cod Liver OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cod liver oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cod Liver Oil + Anagrelide interactionAnidulafunginEraxis
How Anidulafungin interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin AHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
Read the full Vitamin A + Anidulafungin interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cod Liver OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cod liver oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cod Liver Oil + Anisindione interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cod Liver OilAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking cod liver oil with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Cod Liver Oil + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cod Liver OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cod liver oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cod Liver Oil + Antithrombin Iii interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cod Liver OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cod liver oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cod Liver Oil + Apixaban interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cod Liver OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking cod liver oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Cod Liver Oil + Aprocitentan interactionVitamin AHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
Read the full Vitamin A + Aprocitentan interactionArgatrobanArgatroban
How Argatroban interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cod Liver OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cod liver oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cod Liver Oil + Argatroban interactionAsparaginase Erwinia Chrysanthemi (recombinant)-rywnRylaze
How Asparaginase Erwinia Chrysanthemi (recombinant)-rywn interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin AHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
Read the full Vitamin A + Asparaginase Erwinia Chrysanthemi (recombinant)-rywn interactionAspirinAngettes 75, ASA, Asaphen, Aspirin, Caprin, Cartia +8 more
How Aspirin interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cod Liver OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cod liver oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cod Liver Oil + Aspirin interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
How Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cod Liver OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cod liver oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cod Liver Oil + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAspirin, ButalbitalAxotal
How Aspirin, Butalbital interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cod Liver OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cod liver oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cod Liver Oil + Aspirin, Butalbital interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cod Liver OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cod liver oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cod Liver Oil + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with A 10,000 IU — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cod Liver OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cod liver oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cod Liver Oil + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in A 10,000 IU with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Vitamin A
Retinoids
Concomitant use of retinoids with vitamin A supplements might produce supratherapeutic vitamin A levels.
Retinoids, which are vitamin A derivatives, could have additive toxic effects when taken with vitamin A supplements.
Hepatotoxic Drugs
Theoretically, taking high doses of vitamin A in combination with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver disease.
The tolerable upper intake level (UL) is the highest level of intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse effects. Doses of vitamin A above the UL can cause hepatotoxicity, ranging from elevated liver enzymes to liver failure.
Tetracycline Antibiotics
Theoretically, taking tetracycline antibiotics with high doses of vitamin A can increase the risk of pseudotumor cerebri.
Benign intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri) can occur with tetracyclines and with acute or chronic vitamin A toxicity. Case reports suggest that taking tetracyclines and vitamin A concurrently can increase the risk of this condition. Avoid high doses of vitamin A in people taking tetracyclines chronically.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, high doses of vitamin A could increase the risk of bleeding with warfarin.
Vitamin A toxicity is associated with hemorrhage and hypoprothrombinemia, possibly due to vitamin K antagonism. Advise patients taking warfarin to avoid doses of vitamin A above the tolerable upper intake level of 10,000 IU/day for adults.
Cod Liver Oil
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, cod liver oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
High doses of cod liver oil, 20-40 mL daily, have been associated with prolonged bleeding time and reduced platelet aggregation in healthy volunteers.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking cod liver oil with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Some clinical research shows that cod liver oil may lower blood glucose levels in women with gestational diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs when used for at least 12 weeks. However, it does not appear to have any effect on blood glucose when used for shorter durations. Until more is known, use caution.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking cod liver oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Cod liver oil can lower blood pressure and might have additive effects in patients treated with antihypertensives; use with caution.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for A 10,000 IU, from the product label.
Basic Organics
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- Basic Organics, Inc.
- City
- Columbus
- State
- OH
- ZipCode
- 43230
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The Full Monographs Behind A 10,000 IU’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Vitamin A
Interacts with 387 drugsVitamin A is an essential nutrient important for vision, skin, immune function, and growth. Most people get enough from a balanced diet, and supplements are mainly useful for correcting a tr...
Read the full Vitamin A monograph → Herb & supplement monographCod Liver Oil
Interacts with 375 drugsCod liver oil supplies omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) along with vitamins A and D, and is popular for heart, joint, and general health support. Evidence is strongest for its nutrient cont...
Read the full Cod Liver Oil monograph →Sources & How We Checked
A 10,000 IU's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 51 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Vitamin A 31 references
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- Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2002.
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