Over-the-counter medication · Omega-3 Supplement
omega-3 fatty acids
Also sold as Fish Oil, Lovaza. This supplement provides omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for overall health.
- 1
- InteractionFew interactions
- $8.08
- Generic price (NADAC)
omega-3 fatty acids (Fish Oil) is an over-the-counter Omega-3 Supplement. This supplement provides omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for overall health.
This medicine is an omega-3 fatty acid supplement. It contains omega-3 acids, folic acid, and vitamins to help support your health.
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Drug Pricing (NADAC)
Generic Price
$8.08/unit
Generic Available
Yes (0 manufacturers)
Pricing data from NADAC (CMS), effective November 27, 2024. Compare all drug costs →
What it does
This supplement provides omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for overall health.
Common side effects
No common side effects listed.
Key warnings
No specific warnings noted. Always follow your prescriber's instructions.
The sections below are summarized in plain English from omega-3 fatty acids's FDA-approved prescribing information. They describe what the official label says, and are not personal medical advice.
How It Works
Omega-3 fatty acids are thought to work by reducing inflammation in the body. They may also help lower triglyceride levels. The added vitamins support various bodily functions.
How to Take It
Take one to four capsules daily, or as your doctor tells you. You can take the capsules with or without food. Swallow the capsules whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew them.
This is a plain-language summary of omega-3 fatty acids's FDA labeling, not individualized dosing advice. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber before changing how you take this medication.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this supplement. They can advise you on whether it is safe for you and your baby.
This is a plain-language summary of omega-3 fatty acids's FDA labeling, not individualized advice. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about pregnancy or breastfeeding on this medication.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule.
This is a plain-language summary of omega-3 fatty acids's FDA labeling, not individualized advice. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber what to do about your specific missed dose.
Storage
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from heat and moisture.
Known Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Increased Bleeding Risk with Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Agents: Some published studies with omega-3 fatty acids have demonstrated prolongation of bleeding time. (7) 7.1 Increased Bleeding Risk with Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Agents Some published studies with omega-3 fatty acids have demonstrated prolongation of bleeding time.
Mechanism: Both of these medications can slow down how quickly your blood clots, which may make you bleed more easily.
What to do: Tell your doctor if you notice any unusual bruising or bleeding while taking these together.
This is a plain-language summary of interactions documented in FDA labeling, not individualized advice. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber before combining medications.
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What the FDA Data Shows for omega-3 fatty acids
The FDA label for omega-3 fatty acids (sold under brand names such as Fish Oil, Lovaza) classifies it as an over-the-counter product in the Omega-3 Supplement class. This supplement provides omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for overall health. Labeling covers dosing, contraindications, and monitoring requirements derived from clinical trials.
Post-market surveillance from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) captures real-world experience. Voluntary reports accumulate over the lifetime of a drug and reflect wide-ranging clinical use. The database also lists 1 documented drug interaction derived from FDA labeling, with the top-flagged interaction rated moderate severity. NADAC pricing from CMS shows a generic unit cost of $8.08.
Report counts do not establish causation, a FAERS entry documents a temporal association, not proof that the drug produced the outcome. Widely prescribed medications naturally accumulate more reports than niche therapies, so raw totals must be interpreted alongside total exposure. Shortage status, recall history, and patent information further shape supply and switching decisions. This page summarizes public FDA data for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, always consult a licensed healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.
Data Sources
Drug labeling: FDA Drug Labels (SPL/DailyMed). Adverse events: FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Pricing: CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC).
FAERS reports are voluntary and do not establish causation. Drug interactions are derived from FDA labeling and clinical references. Always consult a healthcare professional before making medication decisions.
Last updated: February 13, 2025
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Data currency: FDA FAERS adverse-event reports through 2025, CMS NADAC acquisition-cost pricing effective December 2024, compiled and last refreshed May 2026. See our methodology for per-source dates and refresh cadence. Spot a figure that looks wrong? Report a correction.
All federal data sources used on this page
- FDA Orange Book - approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence. accessdata.fda.gov/cder/ob
- FDA DailyMed - NIH-hosted drug labeling for FDA-approved meds. dailymed.nlm.nih.gov
- FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) - post-marketing safety surveillance. fda.gov/drugs/faers
- NLM RxNorm - standardized clinical drug nomenclature. nlm.nih.gov/research/umls/rxnorm
- CMS Medicare Part B Drug Average Sales Price Files - federal drug pricing data. cms.gov/medicare/part-b-drugs/asp
- FDA Drug Shortages Database - current and resolved drug shortage tracking. accessdata.fda.gov/drugshortages