MetaKids DHA Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Metagenics
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking MetaKids DHA 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
MetaKids DHA is a dietary supplement by Metagenics 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 MetaKids DHA by Metagenics
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.
- “Calamari Oil concentrate” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (280 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 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 22, 2019.
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 MetaKids DHA, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Metagenics |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 120 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 22, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 210708 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Children 4 or More Years of Age, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for MetaKids DHA by Metagenics, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | 20 mg | -- |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 100 mg | -- |
| Calamari Oil concentrate | 280 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, purified Water, Xylitol, Natural flavor, Mixed Tocopherols
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formula
MetaKids DHA features a concentrated, purified source of omega-3 fatty acids to support healthy brain function. Each softgel provides a total of 10 mg EPA and 50 mg DHA. This naturally fruit flavored formula is tested for purity and quality and stabilized with antioxidants to maintain freshness.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Swallow or chew two softgels once daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Not recommended for use by children under the age of 3.
Formulation
This product is non-GMO and gluten-free.
Support for healthy brain function
Precautions
Warning: This product contains calamari, a mollusk shellfish. If you are allergic to mollusks, do not use this product. If you have allergies to crustacean shellfish you may react to this product as a subset of individuals with crustacean allergies also react to mollusks.
Caution: Keep out of the reach of children.
Not recommended for use by children under the age of 3.
Storage
Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not be evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
General Statements
Practitioner exclusive
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MetaKids DHA by Metagenics 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 MetaKids DHA by Metagenics
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container60 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.
Calamari Oil concentrate
- › Eicosapentaenoic Acid
- › Docosahexaenoic Acid
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Purified Water, Xylitol, Natural flavor, Mixed Tocopherols. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
MetaKids DHA by Metagenics Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in MetaKids DHA. 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 MetaKids DHA, from the product label.
Metagenics
See all Metagenics products- Name
- Metagenics
- City
- Gig Harbor
- State
- WA
- ZipCode
- 98332
- Phone Number
- 800 692 9400
- Web Address
- metagenics.com
MetaKids DHA by Metagenics: Common Questions
Does MetaKids DHA by Metagenics interact with any medications?
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Where does this information come from?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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Sources & How We Checked
MetaKids DHA'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.
Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.
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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