Vitamin- Mineral Omega-3 Supplement
FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Concept Dha
- Brand Names
- Concept Dha
- Drug Class
- Vitamin C [EPC], Vitamin B12 [EPC], Nicotinic Acid [EPC]
- Route
- ORAL
- Dosage Form
- CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
- Product Type
- HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Description
DESCRIPTION: Each capsule contains: Ferrous Fumarate (Elemental Iron) . . . . . . . . . . 17.5 mg PolysaccharideIronComplex(ElementalIron).. 17.5mg (Equivalent to about 35 mg of elemental iron) Vitamin C (from ProAscorb C‡) . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 mg FolicAcid.............................. 1mg ThiamineMononitrate(B1) ................ 2mg Riboflavin(B2) .......................... 3mg Niacin (B3, from ProAscorb C‡) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8 mg d-CalciumPantothenate(B5)................ 5mg PyridoxineHCI(B6) .................... 25mg Biotin (B7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 mcg Cyanocobalamin(B12) ................ 12.5mcg Copper(asCopperSulfate).................. 2mg Magnesium(asMagnesiumSulfate) . . . . . . . . Zinc(asZincSulfate).................... Omega-3 Fatty Acids . . . . . . . . . ........... (Derived from 310 mg Fish Oil) Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) . ........... Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) . ........... . 5mg 10mg 200 mg156 mg 39 mg Clinical Studies: Because Ferrous Fumarate is an organic complex, it contains no free ions, either ferric or ferrous. Polysaccharide Iron Complex is clinically non-toxic. Prior studies in rats demonstrated that Polysaccharide Iron Complex (PIC), administered as a single oral dose to Sprague Dawley rats did not produce evidence of toxicity at a dosage level of 5000 mg Iron/kg: (An Acute Oral Toxicity Study in Rats with Polysaccharide-Iron Complex. T.N.Merriman, M. Aikman and R.E. Rush, Springborn Laboratories, Inc. Spencerville, Ohio Study No. 3340.1 March - April 1994). Other clinical studies had demonstrated that Polysaccharide Iron gives a good hematopoietic response with an almost complete absence of the side effects usually associated with oral iron therapy. Picinni and Ricciotti suggested in 1982, that "the therapeutic effectiveness of Polysaccharide Iron Complex when compared with iron fumarate in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia, appears to be as active as the iron fumarate and as...
What Is Vitamin- Mineral Omega-3 Supplement Used For?
INDICATIONS: Concept DHATM is a prescription prenatal vitamin-mineral preparation containing omega-3 fatty acid supplements designed to supply nutritional supplementation for women throughout pregnancy and during the postnatal period to lactating and non-lactating mothers. Concept DHATM may also be used to improve the nutritional status of women before conception.
Dosage and Administration
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Adults (persons over 12 years of age), one (1) capsule daily, between meals, or as prescribed by a physician. Do not exceed recommended dosage. Do not administer to children under the age of 12.
How Supplied
HOW SUPPLIED: Concept DHA TM are red maroon opaque Vcaps ® capsules printed in white with "Concept DHA" on the cap "US" logo on the body. Packed in child-resistant cap and light resistant bottle of 30 capsules (52747-0621-30). The listed product number is not a National Drug Code. Instead, US Pharmaceutical Corporation has assigned this product code formatted according to standard industry practice to meet the formatting requirements of pharmacy and healthcare insurance computer systems. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Vcaps ® and the Vcaps ® Logo are trademarks used under license.
About This Information
This drug information is sourced from FDA-approved labeling via the openFDA database. It is intended for educational and reference purposes only. This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making decisions about medication. Drug information may be updated by the FDA; check with your pharmacist for the most current information.
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