DHA Capsule By Gesticare Overview & Drug Interactions

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Supplement: DHA Capsule by Gesticare

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Drugs that interact with DHA Capsule by Gesticare

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There were no interactions found with DHA Capsule. This does not mean the potential for an interaction does not exist, however. There is often a lack of studies and data surrounding traditional medicine, especially concerning drug interactions, so it is important to always consult your provider before making any changes to your medication regimen.

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Label Information

Supplement Facts:

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s): Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Gelatin Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Gelatin Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE 318860253307

Ingredient Amount per Serving Group % DV, Adults & children 4+ years
Docosahexaenoic Acid
250 mg
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
0.625 mg
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)

Other Ingredients:
high Oleic Sunflower Oil
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Tocopherols
Gelatin
Forms
  • Bovine
Glycerin
Polysorbate 80


Label Statments:


Brand IP Statement(s)
- Gesticare(R) is a registered trademark of Azur Pharma International II Limited. life's DHA(RM) is a trademark of Martek Biosciences Corporation.
- Description: Gesticare(R) DHA includes a light pink coated oblong-shaped tablet with "P-114" embossed on one side of the tablet and a natural DHA softgel capsule containing a pale orange oil.
- life'sDHA is a trademark of Martek Biosciences Corporation.
- The DHA in Gesticare(R) DHA is derived from Algal Oil (C.cohnii).
Formula
- Prenatal Multi-vitamin/Mineral Tablets with DHA and Choline
- Prenatal Multi-vitamin/Mineral Tablets with DHA and Choline
- Indications and Usage: Gesticare(R) DHA is indicated to provide vitamin/mineral and DHA omega-3 fatty acid supplement to women throughout pregnancy, during the postnatal period for both lactating and non-lactating mothers, and throughout the childbearing years. Gesticare(R) DHA may be beneficial in improving the nutritional status of women prior to conception.
General Statements
- Not for Sale - Rx Only
- How Supplied: Gesticare(R) DHA is supplied as six child-resistant blister cards containing 5 Gesticare(R) tablets and 5 DHA capsules each - NDC 18860-253-30.
- NDC 18860-253-30 (30 count) 6 blister cards; each containing 5 tablets and 5 capsules
- GDHA1-11-03
- PHYSICIAN'S SAMPLES (NDC 18860-253-00)
- Contains 6 Patient Starter packages, each containing 2 tablets and 2 capsules
- DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid.
- 625 mg of Algal Oil is equivalent to250 mg of DHA.
Seals/Symbols
- life'sDHA(TM) HEALTHY BRAIN, EYES, HEART
Precautions
- Contraindications: This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
- WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
- Warnings: Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including 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.
- 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.
- Precautions: Folic acid in doses above 0.1mg daily may obscure pernicious anemia in that hematologic remission can occur while neurological manifestations remain progressive.
- Adverse Reactions: Allergic sensitization has been reported following both oral and parenteral administration of folic acid.
- Do not use if blister seal is broken.
- KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
- Dosage and Administration: One Gesticare(R) tablet and one DHA capsule daily or as directed by a physician.
- One tablet and one capsule daily or as directed by physician
Storage
- Store at controlled room temperature 20(0)-25(0)C (68(0)-77(0)F); excursions permitted to 15(0)- 30(0)C (59(0)- 86(0)F).
General
- GDHA1-11-04

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Manufactured by
Name PureTek Corporation
City San Fernando
State CA
ZipCode 91340
Distributed by
Name Azur Pharma, Inc.
Street Address 1818 Market Street, Suite 2350
City Philadelphia
State PA
ZipCode 19103
For full product information refer to
Web Address www.azurpharma.com

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