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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.
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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.
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Adverse Reactions
GI disturbances (especially at high doses) e.g. nausea, eructation, vomiting, abdominal distension, diarrhoea and constipation.
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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.
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Action
Description:
Mechanism of Action: 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. |
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