CitraNatal Essence DHA Soft Gel Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Mission Pharmacal CitraNatal
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking CitraNatal Essence DHA Soft Gel 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
CitraNatal Essence DHA Soft Gel is a dietary supplement by Mission Pharmacal CitraNatal with 1 active ingredient.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 CitraNatal Essence DHA Soft Gel by Mission Pharmacal CitraNatal
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 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
- 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 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2020.
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 CitraNatal Essence DHA Soft Gel, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Mission Pharmacal CitraNatal |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 301780864302 |
| Net contents | 6 5-day Blister Pack(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 232435 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Pregnant Women, Adult Female (18 - 50 Years), Lactating |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for CitraNatal Essence DHA Soft Gel by Mission Pharmacal CitraNatal, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 300 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, high Oleic Sunflower Oil, Contains 2% or less
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General Statements
NDC 0178-0864-30 Rx Only
Please see side of carton for other important ingredients. In child-resistant packaging
Formulation
When good nutrition is essential
The prenatal vitamin is a white, coated, oval multi-vitamin/mineral tablet. The tablet is debossed "0864" on one side and is blank on the other. The essential fatty acid DHA soft gel is oblong, transparent, and caramel colored.
How Supplied: Six child-resistant blister packs of 5 tablets and 5 soft gels each
Formula
Quality ingredients, true comfort: 300 mg DHA
Description: CitraNatal Essence is a prescription prenatal/postnatal multi-vitamin/mineral tablet with Ferr-Ease, a dual-iron delivery comprising both a quick release and slow release iron, and a soft gel of DHA, an essential fatty acid.
Indications: CitraNatal Essence is a multi-vitamin/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 nonlactating mothers.
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.
Caution: Exercise caution to ensure the prescribed dosage of DHA does not exceed 1 gram (1000 mg) per day.
To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, call (800)298-1087
Please consult your health care provider with any dietary concerns.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Dosage and administration: One tablet and one soft gel daily or as directed by a physician.
Storage
Storage: Store at 20 degrees C to 25 degrees C (68 degrees F to 77 degrees F), excursions permitted between 15 degrees C and 30 degrees C (between 59 degrees F and 86 degrees F). Brief exposure to temperatures up to 40 degrees C (104 degrees F) may be tolerated provided the mean kinetic temperature does not exceed 25 degrees C (77 degrees F); however, such exposure should be minimized.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Ferr-Ease Dual iron delivery Trademark of Mission Pharmacal Company
Copyright 2020 Mission Pharmacal Company All rights reserved
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CitraNatal Essence DHA Soft Gel by Mission Pharmacal CitraNatal label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in CitraNatal Essence DHA Soft Gel by Mission Pharmacal CitraNatal
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Docosahexaenoic Acid
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Contains 2% or less. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
CitraNatal Essence DHA Soft Gel by Mission Pharmacal CitraNatal Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in CitraNatal Essence DHA Soft Gel. 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 CitraNatal Essence DHA Soft Gel, from the product label.
Mission Pharmacal CitraNatal
See all Mission Pharmacal CitraNatal products- Name
- Mission Pharmacal Company
- City
- San Antonio
- State
- TX
- ZipCode
- 78230 1355
- Web Address
- citranatal.com
CitraNatal Essence DHA Soft Gel by Mission Pharmacal CitraNatal: Common Questions
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Sources & How We Checked
CitraNatal Essence DHA Soft Gel'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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