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CitraNatal DHA Gelatin Capsule Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Mission Pharmacal CitraNatal

CitraNatal DHA Gelatin Capsule label
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Capsule Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking CitraNatal DHA Gelatin Capsule 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: Moderate

CitraNatal DHA Gelatin Capsule is a dietary supplement by Mission Pharmacal CitraNatal with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for vegan/vegetarian source of omega-3s (dha and epa), heart and triglyceride health, brain and eye support.Based on those ingredients, 375 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are 40% from Algal Oil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of CitraNatal DHA Gelatin Capsule by Mission Pharmacal CitraNatal

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “Docosahexaenoic Acid” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (250 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

CitraNatal DHA Gelatin Capsule contains 2 active ingredients: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), supplied as 40% from algal oil. These are omega-3 fatty acids that support heart, brain, and eye health.

The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — high oleic sunflower oil, sunflower lecithin, rosemary extract, tocopherols, and ascorbyl palmitate — which serve as the carrier, emulsifier, preservatives, and antioxidants.

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: Prenatal vitamin and DHA supplement.
  • We looked for evidence on: Infant development, Prematurity, Preterm labor, Fetal development, Maternal nutrition, Pregnancy support.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Algal Oil is rated "Possibly Effective" for Preterm labor (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Algal Oil is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Retinopathy of prematurity, Prematurity, Infant development.

For preterm labor, algal oil is rated possibly effective based on available evidence. For fractures, cystic fibrosis, physical performance, and cognitive function, the evidence suggests it is possibly ineffective.

For nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), there isn't enough reliable evidence in the data we hold to establish whether it works or doesn't.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Algal Oil

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.

Algal oil is generally well tolerated by most healthy adults at typical supplement doses. During pregnancy, DHA is often recommended, but use only under guidance of your healthcare provider.

During breastfeeding, DHA supports infant development, but talk to your provider before using this product. The product may theoretically increase low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels by about 8% in some people, and rare adverse effects such as hair loss, itching, rash, or warmth in the hands have been reported in individual cases, though causality is not always clear.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Algal Oil

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Algal Oil.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 375 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 CitraNatal DHA, double-check any antihypertensive drugs (blood pressure medications) — algal oil may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Also check antidiabetes drugs, as algal oil may theoretically reduce their effects.

If you take anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs (blood thinners), be aware of a minor bleeding-risk interaction, especially at higher doses.

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The bottom line

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

This supplement is intended to provide omega-3 fatty acids, particularly DHA, which is recommended in pregnancy and supports infant development. If you take blood pressure medications, diabetes medications, or blood thinners, check with your pharmacist before starting — this product may affect how they work.

Talk to your healthcare provider about whether it's right for you, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 22, 2015.

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 CitraNatal DHA Gelatin Capsule, straight from the product label.

Brand Mission Pharmacal CitraNatal
Barcode (UPC) 689076898307
Net contents 6 Blister Pack(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 22, 2015
DSLD ID 45465
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other
Intended target group(s) Pregnant Women, Adult Female (18 - 50 Years), Lactating, Gluten Free
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Supplement Facts

The label details for CitraNatal DHA Gelatin Capsule by Mission Pharmacal CitraNatal, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Pregnant and Lactating
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Gelatin Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Gelatin Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
689076898307
IngredientAmount% DV
Eicosapentaenoic Acid0.65 mg--
Docosahexaenoic Acid250 mg--
40% from Algal Oil625 mg--

Other ingredients: high Oleic Sunflower Oil, Sunflower Lecithin, Rosemary extract, Tocopherols, Ascorbyl Palmitate

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Label statements
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General Statements

HOW SUPPLIED: Six child-resistant blister packs of 5 tablets and 5 capsules each - NDC 0178-0829-30

March of Dimes does not endorse specific products or brands.

Child-Resistant Blister Packaging

N

#1 RX prenatal vitamin brand

Rx Only

NDC 0178-0898-30

CONTAINS Six 5-day Blister Packs

The essential fatty acid DHA capsule is caramel colored and contains a light yellow to orange semi-solid mixture.

Gentle nutrition for baby and mom

General

500238 C01 Rev 011110

Seals/Symbols

Mission PHARMACAL(R)

life'sDHA(TM) HEALTHY BRAIN, EYES, HEART

march of dimes(R)

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright(C) 2011 Mission Pharmacal Company. All rights reserved.

lef'sDHA is a trademark of DSM. U.S. Patent No. 7,579,174 U.S. Patent No. 7,732,170 U.S. Patent No. 5,518,918

March of Dimes is a registered trademark of the March of Dimes Foundation.

Mission Pharmacal is a proud supporter of the March of Dimes(R).

Formula

Rx Prenatal Vitamin Tablet and 250 mg DHA Capsule

- Natural, plant-based DHA for your baby's healthy development

An Rx prenatal vitamin and omega-3 (DHA) derived from an all natural plant source

DESCRIPTION: CitraNatal(R) DHA is a prescription prenatal/postnatal multivitamin/mineral tablet with Ferr-Ease(R), a patented dual-iron delivery comprising both a quick release and slow release iron, and a capsule of an essential fatty acid.

INDICATIONS: CitraNatal(R) DHA is a multivitamin/mineral prescription drug indicated for use in improving the nutritional status of women prior to conception, throughout pregnancy, and in the postnatal period for both lactating and non-lactating mothers.

Formulation

- Gluten and lactose free

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS: This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

WARNING: Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including an increased bleeding time and INR. Administration of omega-3 fatty acids should be avoided in patients on anticoagulants and in those known to have an inherited or acquired bleeding diathesis.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: One tablet and one capsule daily or as directed by a physician.

Storage

STORAGE: Store at 20-25(0)C (68-77(0)F)

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CitraNatal DHA Gelatin Capsule label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in CitraNatal DHA Gelatin Capsule by Mission Pharmacal CitraNatal

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Gelatin Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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.

Eicosapentaenoic Acid

0.65 mg per serving

Docosahexaenoic Acid

250 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Sunflower Lecithin, Rosemary extract, Tocopherols, Ascorbyl Palmitate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

CitraNatal DHA Gelatin Capsule by Mission Pharmacal CitraNatal Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

40% from Algal Oil 375

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in CitraNatal DHA Gelatin Capsule interact with 375 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 2 ingredients in CitraNatal DHA Gelatin Capsule interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. 40% from Algal Oil

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in CitraNatal DHA Gelatin Capsule 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.

40% from Algal Oil3 drug types · 375 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking algal oil with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with the effects of antidiabetes drugs and reduce their effects.
Most algal oil contains docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Clinical research in people with type 2 diabetes, including those taking antidiabetes drugs, shows that taking DHA 4 grams daily for 6 weeks increases fasting blood glucose levels by about 18 mg/dL when compared with taking olive oil.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Algal oil usually contains docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and/or eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). There is evidence that fish oil, which also contains DHA and EPA, can modestly lower blood pressure and might have additive effects in patients treated with antihypertensive drugs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, algal oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
The risk of interaction is highest for algal oil containing high amounts (> 2 grams daily) of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), or EPA and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). High doses of EPA or oils containing EPA and DHA can reduce platelet aggregation in humans. However, most algal oil contains very little EPA and larger amounts of DHA. While some conflicting evidence exist, most research shows that DHA alone does not affect blood clotting.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
40% from Algal Oil full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for CitraNatal DHA Gelatin Capsule, from the product label.

Mission Pharmacal CitraNatal

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(210) 696-8400
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CitraNatal DHA Gelatin Capsule by Mission Pharmacal CitraNatal: Common Questions

Does CitraNatal DHA Gelatin Capsule by Mission Pharmacal CitraNatal interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, CitraNatal DHA Gelatin Capsule has a known interaction with 375 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
CitraNatal DHA Gelatin Capsule contains 2 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.
Can I take this during pregnancy?
DHA is often recommended in pregnancy and is rated likely safe. However, use only under the guidance of your healthcare provider, who can advise you based on your individual needs and any other medications you take.
Is this safe while breastfeeding?
DHA supports infant development, which is why it's discussed in breastfeeding contexts. Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist before using this product while nursing — they can give you personalized advice.
What are EPA and DHA, and why are they in this supplement?
EPA and DHA are omega-3 fatty acids found in algal oil. They support heart, brain, and eye health, which is why they're common in prenatal and general wellness supplements.
Does this supplement help with brain and eye development?
The evidence we hold shows mixed results. For cognitive function, the data suggests it is possibly ineffective. DHA is often marketed for brain and eye support in pregnancy and infant health, but effectiveness ratings in our data do not support a strong claim for cognitive benefits.
Can this raise my cholesterol?
Yes. Algal oil containing DHA may modestly increase low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol by about 8% in people without existing heart disease. If you have cholesterol concerns, talk to your doctor before starting.
Why does the product say 40% from algal oil?
That means the DHA and EPA in the capsule come from algal oil at a 40% concentration — the rest of the capsule is the carrier oil and other inactive ingredients that help deliver and preserve the omega-3s.

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The Full Monographs Behind CitraNatal DHA Gelatin Capsule’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Algal Oil

Interacts with 375 drugs

Algal oil is a plant-based source of the omega-3 fats DHA and (in some products) EPA, making it a popular alternative to fish oil for vegetarians, vegans, and people who dislike fish. There...

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Sources & How We Checked

CitraNatal DHA Gelatin Capsule'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.

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The 43 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.

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