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Algae DHA Natural Berry Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by ChildLife Essentials

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Softgel Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Major
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Algae DHA Natural Berry Flavor 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Major

Algae DHA Natural Berry Flavor is a dietary supplement by ChildLife Essentials with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for eye and vision health, skin health and acne, immune support.Based on those ingredients, 387 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Vitamin A. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Algae DHA Natural Berry Flavor by ChildLife Essentials

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

ChildLife Essentials Algae DHA contains 3 active ingredients: vitamin A, lutein, and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, an omega-3 fat sourced from algae). The product also includes several inactive ingredients — algal oil, gelatin, glycerin, purified water, natural flavors, sunflower oil, mixed tocopherols, sunflower lecithin, and ascorbyl palmitate — which serve as the softgel base, carrier, and preservative.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Omega-3 DHA for child development and eye health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Child development, Infant development, Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Cataracts, Asthenopia (eye strain), Dry eye — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lutein is rated "Possibly Effective" for Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lutein is rated "Possibly Effective" for Cataracts.
  • Also on file: Vitamin A is rated "Possibly Effective" for Night vision.

Vitamin A in this product is effective for vitamin A deficiency and possibly effective for oral leukoplakia, aging skin, measles, ulcerative colitis, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Lutein is possibly effective for age-related macular degeneration and cataracts, but the evidence doesn't support its use for retinitis pigmentosa, retinopathy of prematurity, necrotizing enterocolitis, or bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

We don't hold effectiveness data for DHA in this product.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Vitamin A Lutein

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Vitamin A is generally well tolerated at recommended amounts, but high doses accumulate in your body and can be toxic — which is why the safety data flags it. At very high doses, it can cause headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, liver damage, and in young children, symptoms like irritability and drowsiness; chronic overuse causes dry, flaky, itchy skin, hair loss, and nail problems.

Lutein from food and typical supplement doses is generally considered safe, and it's naturally present in breast milk. The safety notes mention there isn't enough data on lutein supplement safety during pregnancy and lactation, so caution is warranted.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Vitamin A Lutein

Meds to double-check

Major interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Major identified

At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Vitamin A.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 388 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking ChildLife Essentials Algae DHA, double-check with your pharmacist if you're on retinoids (vitamin A derivatives for acne or skin conditions) — that's a Major interaction. Also flag blood thinners like warfarin, tetracycline antibiotics, or any medications known to stress the liver.

We couldn't verify the DHA ingredient for interactions, so mentioning this product to your pharmacist is especially important if you take multiple medications.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product may be right for you if you're looking to support eye health with lutein and omega-3s, or if you need a vitamin A supplement. But if you're on retinoid medications (like tretinoin), blood thinners, tetracycline antibiotics, or drugs that stress your liver, talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting — vitamin A at high doses interacts with all of these.

Parents should also know that children are more sensitive to vitamin A toxicity than adults.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 25, 2025.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Algae DHA Natural Berry Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand ChildLife Essentials
Barcode (UPC) 608274165502
Net contents 60 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 25, 2025
DSLD ID 327003
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Children 4 or More Years of Age, Infants/Baby (0 - 1 Year), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Children more than 1 but less than 4
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Algae DHA Natural Berry Flavor by ChildLife Essentials, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s), 1 Softgel(s), 2 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s), 1 Softgel(s), 2 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
608274165502
IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A180 mcg, 180 mcg, 360 mcg36%, 60%, 40%
Lutein20 mcg, 20 mcg, 40 mcg--
Docosahexaenoic Acid100 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg--

Other ingredients: Algal Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified, Natural Flavors, Sunflower Oil, Mixed Tocopherols, Sunflower Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Infants 6 - 12 mos: 1 softgel daily (open softgel) Children 1 - 3 yrs: 1 softgel daily Children 4+ yrs: 2 softgels daily

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight.

Formula

ChildLife Essentials Algae DHA is a naturally flavored, easy-to-take chewable softgel that provides your child with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) in the natural triglyceride (TG) form, exclusively sourced form microalgae Shizochytrium sp. Combined with vitamin A and lutein, Algae DHA supports optimal brain and eye development, structure, and function. Health tip: DHA accounts for over 95% of the total omega-3 fatty acids in the brain. Since the body alone cannot produce the DHA needed to support your child's rapid growth, a healthy diet rich in DHA is vital for supporting and optimizing the development and function of your child's brain and visual systems.

Algae DHA with vitamin A & lutein

Formulation

ChildLife uses only the highest quality ingredients.

Gluten free, alcohol free, casein free. Contains no milk, eggs, wheat, yeast, or corn. No artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners.

Chewable! Supports healthy brain & eye development

NSF Certified Gluten-free

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Tamper resistant: Do not use if outer safety seal is broken or missing.

Contains fish. Gelatin used in softgel derived from fish.

DHA derived exclusively from algal oil.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Brand IP Statement(s)

ChildLife Essentials Nutrition for Kids!

General Statements

Great taste

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

NSF Certified Gluten-free

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Algae DHA Natural Berry Flavor by ChildLife Essentials label

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Algae DHA Natural Berry Flavor label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Algae DHA Natural Berry Flavor by ChildLife Essentials

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 Servings per container30 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.

Vitamin A

Interacts with
387 drugs
180 mcg per serving Form: Retinyl Palmitate

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 & interactions

Lutein

No known
interactions
20 mcg per serving

Lutein is a plant-based antioxidant pigment that concentrates in the eye, and the best evidence suggests it (often combined with zeaxanthin) may help...

Lutein monograph & interactions

Docosahexaenoic Acid

100 mg per serving Form: Algae

Other (inactive) ingredients: Algal Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified, Natural Flavors, Sunflower Oil, Mixed Tocopherols, Sunflower Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Algae DHA Natural Berry Flavor by ChildLife Essentials Drug Interactions

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387Drugs
9 Major 378 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Vitamin A 387

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Algae DHA Natural Berry Flavor interact with 387 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 3 ingredients in Algae DHA Natural Berry Flavor interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Vitamin A

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Algae DHA Natural Berry Flavor with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Vitamin A4 drug types · 387 drugs

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.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence C
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Vitamin A full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Algae DHA Natural Berry Flavor, from the product label.

ChildLife Essentials

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Name
ChildLife
City
Los Angeles
State
CA
ZipCode
90245
Phone Number
(800) 993-0332
Web Address
childlifenutrition.com
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Algae DHA Natural Berry Flavor by ChildLife Essentials: Common Questions

Does Algae DHA Natural Berry Flavor by ChildLife Essentials interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Algae DHA Natural Berry Flavor has a known interaction with 387 medications, including 9 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Algae DHA Natural Berry Flavor contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is this safe for my child?
Vitamin A is generally well tolerated at recommended doses, but children are more sensitive to vitamin A toxicity than adults — so stick to the dose on the label and don't exceed it. If your child is taking any medications, especially tetracycline antibiotics, ask your pharmacist first.
Can I take this while pregnant or nursing?
The data shows vitamin A at recommended amounts is likely safe during pregnancy and lactation, though high doses should be avoided because they can cause birth defects. Lutein is also likely safe in pregnancy and lactation. Talk with your doctor about the right dose for you, since we don't hold data on the DHA ingredient for pregnancy.
Will this help my child's eye health?
Vitamin A is effective for vitamin A deficiency. Lutein is possibly effective for age-related macular degeneration and cataracts, but those aren't typically childhood concerns. If you're using this for a specific eye condition in your child, ask your pediatrician whether it's the right choice.
What are the side effects?
At recommended doses, vitamin A and lutein are generally well tolerated with no reported adverse effects. At very high doses, vitamin A can cause headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, dry skin, and in rare cases liver damage — which is why high doses should be avoided, especially in children.
Can I combine this with other supplements?
As long as you're not on prescription medications that interact with vitamin A, combining this with other supplements is typically okay — just mention all of them to your pharmacist to be sure there are no unexpected interactions.

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The Full Monographs Behind Algae DHA Natural Berry Flavor’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Vitamin A

Interacts with 387 drugs

Vitamin 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 monograph

Lutein

Lutein is a plant-based antioxidant pigment that concentrates in the eye, and the best evidence suggests it (often combined with zeaxanthin) may help slow progression of age-related macular...

Read the full Lutein monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Algae DHA Natural Berry Flavor'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.

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 33 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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  11. Botterweck AA, van den Brandt PA, Goldbohm RA. Vitamins, carotenoids, dietary fiber, and the risk of gastric carcinoma: results from a prospective study after 6.3 years of follow-up. Cancer 2000;88:737-48.. DOI
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  14. Walters BN, Gubbay SS. Tetracycline and benign intracranial hypertension: report of five cases. Br Med J 1981;282:19-20.. PubMed
  15. Pearson MG, Littlewood SM, Bowden AN. Tetracycline and benign intracranial hypertension (letter). Br Med J 1981;282:568-9.. PubMed
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  17. Smedts HP, de Vries JH, Rakhshandehroo M, et al. High maternal vitamin E intake by diet or supplements is associated with congenital heart defects in the offspring. BJOG 2009;116:416-23. PubMed
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  25. Darlow BA, Graham PJ, Rojas-Reyes MX. Vitamin A supplementation to prevent mortality and short- and long-term morbidity in very low birth weight infants. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016;(8):CD000501. PubMed
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  27. Mohammad YM, Raslan IR, Al-Hussain FA. Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Induced by Topical Application of Vitamin A. J Neuroophthalmol. 2016;36(4):412-3. PubMed
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  29. Ding Y, Hu P, Yang Y, et al. Impact of maternal daily oral low-dose vitamin A supplementation on the mother-infant pair: a randomised placebo-controlled trial in China. Nutrients 2021;13(7):2370. PubMed
  30. Knapik JJ, Hoedebecke SS. Vitamin A and bone fractures: systematic review and meta-analysis. J Spec Oper Med 2021;21(2):100-7. PubMed
  31. Imdad A, Mayo-Wilson E, Haykal MR, et al. Vitamin A supplementation for preventing morbidity and mortality in children from six months to five years of age. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2022;3(3):CD008524. PubMed

See these in context on the Vitamin A monograph →

Lutein 2 references
  1. Brown L, Rimm EB, Seddon JM, et al. A prospective study of carotenoid intake and risk of cataract extraction in US men. Am J Clin Nutr 1999;70:517-24. PubMed
  2. Chasan-Taber L, Willett WC, Seddon JM, et al. A prospective study of carotenoid and vitamin A intakes and risk of cataract extraction in US women. Am J Clin Nutr 1999;70:509-16. PubMed

See these in context on the Lutein monograph →

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