Life'sDHA Softgel Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Life'sDHA Softgel 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
Life'sDHA Softgel is a dietary supplement by Alaven Pharmaceutical with 3 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 Life'sDHA Softgel by Alaven Pharmaceutical
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 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
- “Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (203 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
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 3 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 Life'sDHA Softgel, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Alaven Pharmaceutical |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 30 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 25, 2015 |
| DSLD ID | 43209 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Softgel 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 Life'sDHA Softgel by Alaven Pharmaceutical, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 200 mg | -- |
| Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 203 mg | -- |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid | 2.5 mg | -- |
| Alpha-Linolenic Acid | 0.5 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: DHA Algal Oil, high oleic Sunflower oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherols, in a Gelatin capsule
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General Statements
NDC 68220-083-30
Rx Only
{Tablet & Softgel} ACTUAL SIZE
DHA is derived from the oils of microalgae, which is grown outside of the ocean, in a controlled environment, eliminating the risk of oceanic contamination.
Precautions
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 International Normalized Ratio (INR). Administration of omega-3 fatty acids should be avoided in patients taking anticoagulants and in those known to have an inherited or acquired predisposition to bleeding diathesis.
Pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid supplemental doses of vitamin E higher that RDA amounts. While prescribing this nutritional supplement for pregnant women, nursing mothers, or for women prior to conception, their medical condition and other drugs, herbs, and/or supplements consumption should be considered.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: One tablet and one softgel daily with or without food, or as prescribed by a licensed heath care provider with prescribing authority.
Brand IP Statement(s)
HOW SUPPLIED: PreferaOB + DHA(TM) is supplied in child-resistant blister packs of 30 tablets and 30 softgels (NDC 68220-083-30) and as a Professional Sample (NDC 68220-083-25).
U.S. Patent No. 7,585,527
life'sDHA(TM) is a trademark of Martek Biosciences Corporation, Columbia, MD.
Proferrin(R) is a registered trademark of Colorad Biolabs, Inc., Cozad, NE.
PreferaOB(R) is a registered trademark and PreferaOB + DHA(TM) is a trademark of Alaven(R) Pharmaceutical LLC, Marietta, GA.
Prenatal/Postnatal/Multivitamin/Multimineral PreferaOB(R) Tablets & life'sDHA(TM) Softgels Rx Only
DESCRIPTION: PreferaOB + DHA(TM) is a prescription prenatal/postnatal multivitamin/multimineral (PreferaOB(R)) and Omega-3 fatty acid (life'sDHA(TM)) nutritional supplement. PreferOB + DHA(TM) is: a small, oval, film-coated, purple tablet with black core, debossed and bisected with "AP/84" on one side, and plain on athe other (PreferaOB(R)) and a clear essential fatty acid softgel containing an ember to light/dark orange semi-solid mixture (life'sDHA(TM)).
Storage
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). [See current USP] To protect from light, dispense in carton provided. Once open, blisters should be stored in carton.
Seals/Symbols
ALAVEN(R) PHARMACEUTICAL LLC
life'sDHA HEALTHY BRAIN, EYES, HEART(TM)
General
6-083-30-06-0710CR Ref CL6-083-00-01-07 10b
Formula
ONLY prenatal with Natural, Body-Ready HEME Iron + DHA 15 Essential Vitamins and Minerals including: ~ 50mg of vitamin B6 ~ 1mg of folic acid Plus Plant-based life'sDHA(TM) Omega-3
Pre/Post-natal Nutritional Supplement + DHA
INDICATIONS AND USAGE: PreferaOB + DHA(TM) is a prescription multivitamin/multimineral (PreferaOB(R) and Omega-3 fatty acid (life'sDHA(TM) nutritional supplement indicated for use in improving the nutritional status of women throughout pregnancy and in the postnatal period for both lactating and non-lactating mothers. PreferaOB + DHA(TM) is also beneficial in improving the nutritional status of women prior to conception.
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Life'sDHA Softgel by Alaven Pharmaceutical 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 Life'sDHA Softgel by Alaven Pharmaceutical
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 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.
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- › Docosahexaenoic Acid
- › Docosapentaenoic Acid
- › Alpha-Linolenic Acid
Other (inactive) ingredients: DHA Algal Oil, High oleic Sunflower oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherols, In a Gelatin capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Life'sDHA Softgel by Alaven Pharmaceutical Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Life'sDHA Softgel. 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 Life'sDHA Softgel, from the product label.
Alaven Pharmaceutical
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- Alaven(R) Pharmaceutical LLC
- City
- Marietta
- State
- GA
- ZipCode
- 30062
Life'sDHA Softgel by Alaven Pharmaceutical: Common Questions
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Sources & How We Checked
Life'sDHA Softgel'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.
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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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