DHA Capsule Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Gesticare
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking DHA 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
DHA Capsule is a dietary supplement by Gesticare with 2 active ingredients.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 DHA Capsule by Gesticare
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
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
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our evidence database, so intended use can't be graded.
Why this rating?
- None of the active ingredients could be matched to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so intended use can't be graded against our evidence data.
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.
- No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our interaction database.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was nothing to check interactions against.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our safety data.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was no safety data to measure.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Medication interactions could not be assessed, and safety information could not be assessed.
Assessment coverage: 0 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 25, 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
General information
Key facts about DHA Capsule, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Gesticare |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 318860253307 |
| Net contents | 6 Blister Card(s); 30 Count |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 25, 2015 |
| DSLD ID | 43186 |
| Product type | Multi-vitamin And Mineral (mvm) |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Pregnant Women, Adult Female (18 - 50 Years), Lactating |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for DHA Capsule by Gesticare, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | 0.625 mg | -- |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 250 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: high Oleic Sunflower Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherols, Gelatin, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80
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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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DHA Capsule by Gesticare label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in DHA Capsule by Gesticare
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
Docosahexaenoic Acid
Other (inactive) ingredients: High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherols, Gelatin, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
DHA Capsule by Gesticare Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in DHA Capsule. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for DHA Capsule, from the product label.
Gesticare
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- PureTek Corporation
- City
- San Fernando
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 91340
DHA Capsule by Gesticare: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
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Sources & How We Checked
DHA 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.
- 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.
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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