Docosahexaenoic acid: Indication, Dosage, Side Effect, Precaution

This information is not country-specific. Please refer to the Myanmar prescribing information.

Generic Medicine Info

Indications and Dosage

Oral
Nutritional supplementation

Adult: Usual dose range: 125-250 mg 1-2 times daily. Dosing instruction may vary according to the product used.

Special Precautions

Caution when used in patients with haemorrhagic disorders or asthmatic patients sensitive to aspirin. Monitor hepatic function in patients with hepatic impairment, especially in those on high doses.

Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances (especially at high doses) e.g. nausea, eructation, vomiting, abdominal distension, diarrhoea and constipation.

Drug Interactions

Monitor prothrombin time when used with anticoagulant medications (including warfarin), aspirin or aspirin-containing products, NSAIDs, antiplatelet agents (e.g. ticlopidine, clopidogrel, dipyridamole). May increase hypotension when used with antihypertensive medications.

Action

Description: Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a long-chain unsaturated fatty acid that is a member of the omega-3 family of fatty acids. DHA plays an important role in brain and retinal development in infants. It is also the most abundant unsaturated fatty acid found in the brain.

MIMS Class

Enteral/Nutritional Products

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