Omega-3 Fatty Acids comment watch save
Pediatric

  • SCIENTIFIC NAMES: docosahexaenoic acid (DHA); eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA); Lovaza (GSK); Omega-3 fatty acids; Omtryg
  • INDICATIONS: Albuminuria, anorexia nervosa, hypertension, lupus erythematosus, macular degeneration, osteoarthritis, otitis media, psoriasis
  • SYNONYM: N/A
  • CLASS: Anti-inflammatory, Lipid regulator
  • HALF-LIFE: N/A

More than 25 mL or 3 g per day can increase the risk of bleeding. Fish oils contain a significant amount of vitamins A and D and high doses may be toxic.

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Page last updated 07/31/2023

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Incidence

<1% 1‑5% 5‑10% 10‑15% 15‑20% 20‑30% >30%

Seriousness

Hospitalization possible
Life threatening
Fatal

Warnings in other populations

BreastfeedingBreast feeding

GeriatricGeriatric

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