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Dietary supplement

Children's Vegetarian DHA+ Formula Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by CATALO

Powder Category: Fat/fatty Acid
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Children's Vegetarian DHA+ Formula is a dietary supplement by CATALO with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset, antimicrobial and antifungal, skin and wound care.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Children's Vegetarian DHA+ Formula by CATALO

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.
  • “Life's DHA+ARA Vegetarian Algae Extract” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (867 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This powder contains three active ingredients. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid are omega fatty acids that support brain and eye development in children.

The product also includes a vegetarian algae extract (Life's DHA+ARA) as the plant source for these fatty acids, and FloraGLO marigold extract, which delivers lutein — a nutrient for eye health. There are no inactive ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: brain and eye development in children.
  • We looked for evidence on: cognitive development, visual development, learning ability, memory.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

We don't hold effectiveness ratings for the ingredients in this product, so the evidence supporting its use isn't established in our data.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Tagetes

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 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

FloraGLO marigold extract, the only ingredient we have safety information for, is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth in food amounts. No adverse effects have been reported at higher doses, though a full safety review hasn't been done.

The safety data advises against medicinal or essential oil use of marigold during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe. We don't have safety information on file for the DHA, arachidonic acid, or the algae extract — talk with your pediatrician about those if you have concerns.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Tagetes

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check in this product. However, we couldn't verify the safety profile of docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid, so use the medication checker on this page to confirm your child's prescriptions are clear.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

This is a vegetarian source of DHA and arachidonic acid for children's brain and eye development, plus lutein for eye health. Since we're missing interaction data on two ingredients, check your child's medications with our tool before starting.

Chat with your pediatrician if your child has any health conditions or is on prescription drugs.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 22, 2024.

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 Children's Vegetarian DHA+ Formula, straight from the product label.

Brand CATALO
Net contents 26.3 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 22, 2024
DSLD ID 303036
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Children 4 or More Years of Age, Vegetarian, Infants/Baby (0 - 1 Year), Children more than 1 but less than 4
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Children's Vegetarian DHA+ Formula by CATALO, 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:
900 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
900 mg
Servings per container
29
IngredientAmount% DV
Docosahexaenoic Acid32 mg--
Arachidonic Acid64 mg--
Life's DHA+ARA Vegetarian Algae Extract867 mg--
FloraGLO Marigold extract10 mg--

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Label statements
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Formulation

Vegetarian DHA+ Formula

Since it's not from fish, there is neither risk of ocean-borne pollutants, nor any fishy aftertaste.

Main Functions: Better brain development and higher intelligence Better learning ability, memory and concentration Better eyes development and visual acuity Human compatible formula encourages higher absorbability

Made in USA

Contain no artificial colorings or flavorings

Content turns yellowish upon time is a normal phenomenon

Formula

Vegetarian DHA+ Formula with ARA & Lutein ARA:DHA 2:1 Perfect Ratio

Meet WHO Recommendation For 6-12 mth infants

CATALO Children's Vegetarian DHA+ Formula (With ARA & Lutein) Consuming sufficient DHA allows better brain & eye development, while ARA & Lutein can further promote intelligence and visual acuity during children's development stage. Catalo uses Life's DHA+ARA which is the highly purified algae DHA and ARA, recognized by FDA as safe food for children. Since it's not from fish, there is neither risk of ocean-borne pollutants, nor any fishy aftertaste. Accepted by FDA, it is the source of DHA being used in U.S. infant formulas. It contains ARA & DHA in 2:1 perfect ratio that meets World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations for 6-12 months infants. With patented ingredient FloraGLO Lutein, it provides adequate important nutrients for eye development. The eye & brain development during fetal stage to 2 years old is critical for your child, adequate intake of DHA, ARA & Lutein can assist better brain development, improve infants' learning & thinking abilities, visual acuity, and promote eye health. 1. Lipids in Early Development, FAO/WHO Expert Consultation on Fat and Oils in Human Nutrition, (1994)pp.49-55. (Refer to ARA:DHA ratio) Contains 64mg ARA, 32mg DHA & 1mg Lutein per serving.

Suitable for: 6 months & above infants, children in the developing or learning stage, concerned about children's eyes and brain development, suffering from symptoms of sensitivity, unbalanced diet

General Statements

29 Days Servings

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Serving Directions Please use the spoon enclosed For 6 months to age 2 children: Take 1 level spoon daily. For age 3-5 children: Take 2 level spoons daily Dissolve into water, milk, juice or any kinds of drinks, stir well and serve

Storage

Storage Keep in a dry and cool place. Keep the cap tight and store in refrigerator (4 degrees C) after opening. Avoid overexposure in air to keep its freshness

See for yourself

Children's Vegetarian DHA+ Formula by CATALO label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Children's Vegetarian DHA+ Formula by CATALO

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size900 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container29 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.

Life's DHA+ARA Vegetarian Algae Extract

867 mg per serving
  • › Docosahexaenoic Acid
  • › Arachidonic Acid

FloraGLO Marigold extract

No known
interactions
10 mg per serving Form: Lutein, Zeaxanthin

Tagetes (marigold) is a group of flowering plants used in traditional medicine and as a source of plant pigments like lutein. Human evidence for most...

FloraGLO Marigold extract monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Children's Vegetarian DHA+ Formula by CATALO Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Children's Vegetarian DHA+ Formula. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Children's Vegetarian DHA+ Formula, from the product label.

CATALO

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Name
CATALO
Phone Number
(852) 3556 8686
Web Address
CATALO.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Children's Vegetarian DHA+ Formula by CATALO: Common Questions

Does Children's Vegetarian DHA+ Formula by CATALO interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Children's Vegetarian DHA+ Formula. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Children's Vegetarian DHA+ Formula 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 to give to my child if they take other medications?
We have no documented interactions for the ingredient we could fully check. Since we're missing data on two of the three actives, please run your child's medications through the checker on this page before you start.
What is DHA and why is it in this product?
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is an omega fatty acid that supports brain and eye development in children. This product is a vegetarian source of it from algae.
What does the marigold extract do?
The FloraGLO marigold extract provides lutein, a nutrient that supports eye health.
Can I give this to my child during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
We don't have pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data for the DHA or arachidonic acid in this product. The marigold extract specifically should be avoided — the safety data advises against medicinal use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk with your obstetrician or pediatrician before using this if you're pregnant or nursing.
Are there any side effects?
The marigold extract is well tolerated when taken by mouth in the amounts in this product, with no reported adverse effects. We don't have adverse effect information for the other ingredients.
Does this product contain fillers?
No inactive ingredients are listed for this product.

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The Full Monographs Behind Children's Vegetarian DHA+ Formula’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Children's Vegetarian DHA+ Formula'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 1 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.

Tagetes 1 reference
  1. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.

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