Gesticare DHA
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Commercial Corp.
Gesticare® DHA Prenatal Multi-vitamin/Mineral Tablets with DHA and Choline
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- GESTICARE DHA DESCRIPTION
- GESTICARE DHA INDICATIONS AND USAGE
- GESTICARE DHA CONTRAINDICATIONS
- WARNINGS
- PRECAUTIONS
- GESTICARE DHA ADVERSE REACTIONS
- GESTICARE DHA DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
- HOW SUPPLIED
- KEEP THIS AND ALL DRUGS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Carton label for blister cards
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Carton label for physician’s sample
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
GESTICARE DHA DESCRIPTION
Gesticare® DHA includes a light pink coated oblong-shaped tablet with “P-114” debossed on one side of the tablet and a natural DHA softgel capsule containing a pale orange oil.
Each tablet contains:
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin Mononitrate) | 3 mg |
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 3 mg |
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl) | 50 mg |
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) | 8 µg |
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) | 120 mg |
Niacin (Niacinamide) | 20 mg |
Folic acid | 1 mg |
Iron (Ferrous Fumarate) | 27 mg |
Calcium (Calcium Carbonate) | 200 mg |
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) | 410 IU |
Vitamin E (DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) | 30 IU |
Iodine (Potassium Iodide) | 150 µg |
Zinc (Zinc Oxide) | 15 mg |
Choline (Choline Bitartrate) | 55 mg |
Inactive Ingredients:
Microcrystalline Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Croscarmellose Sodium, Starch, Citric Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Calcium Sulfate, Bovine Gelatin Hydrolyzed, Sucrose, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide, Polyethylene Glycol, Talc, FD&C Red #40/Allura Red AC Aluminum Lake, FD&C Yellow #6/Sunset Yellow FCF Aluminum Lake, FD&C Blue #1/Brilliant Blue FCF Aluminum Lake.
Each DHA gelatin capsule contains:
DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid. The DHA in Gesticare® DHA is derived from Algal Oil (C.cohnii). 625 mg of Algal Oil is equivalent to250 mg of DHA. Other ingredients in the DHA gelatin capsule: High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherols, Gelatin (Bovine), Glycerin,Polysorbate 80. |
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Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) from Algal Oil | 250 mg |
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | Not more than 0.625mg |
GESTICARE DHA INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Gesticare® DHA is indicated to provide vitamin/mineral and DHA omega-3 fatty acid supplement to women throughout pregnancy, during the postnatal period for both lactating and non-lactating mothers, and throughout the childbearing years. Gesticare® DHA may be beneficial in improving the nutritional status of women prior to conception.
GESTICARE DHA CONTRAINDICATIONS
This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6 years of age. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately
WARNINGS
Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including increased bleeding time and INR. Administration of omega-3 fatty acids should be avoided in patients on anticoagulants and in those known to have an inherited or acquired bleeding diathesis.
PRECAUTIONS
Folic acid in doses above 0.1mg daily may obscure pernicious anemia in that hematologic remission can occur while neurological manifestations remain progressive.
GESTICARE DHA ADVERSE REACTIONS
Allergic sensitization has been reported following both oral and parenteral administration of folic acid.
GESTICARE DHA DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
One Gesticare® tablet and one DHA capsule daily or as directed by a physician.
HOW SUPPLIED
Gesticare® DHA 30 count is supplied as six child-resistant blister cards containing 5 Gesticare® tablets and 5 DHA capsules each (NDC 18860-253-30).
Store at controlled room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F); excursions permitted to 15°- 30ºC (59°-86°F).
Do not use if blister seal is broken.
KEEP THIS AND ALL DRUGS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
RX only
Distributed by:
Azur Pharma, Inc.
1818 Market Street, Suite 2350
Philadelphia, PA 19103
To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, contact (800) 890 3098.
Gesticare® is a registered trademark of Azur Pharma International II Limited.
life’s DHA is a trademark of Martek Biosciences Corporation.
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Carton label for blister cards
Gesticare
® DHA Prenatal Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Tablets
with DHA and Choline
NDC 18860-253-30 (30 Count)
6 Blister Cards; each containing
5 tablets and 5 capsules
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Carton label for physician’s sample
Gesticare
® DHA Prenatal Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Tablets
with DHA and Choline
Gesticare® DHA is indicated for use in improving the nutritional status
of women throughout pregnancy and in the postnatal period for
both lactating and nonlactating mothers.
Gesticare® DHA may be beneficial in improving the nutritional status of
women prior to conception.
PHYSICIAN'S SAMPLES (NDC 18860-253-00)
Contains 6 Patient Starter packages, each containing 2 tablets and 2 capsules
One tablet and one capsule daily or as directed by physician
Gesticare DHAthiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, cyanocobalamin, ascorbic acid, niacin, folic acid, ferrous fumarate, calcium carbonate, cholecalciferol, vitamin e acetate, potassium iodide, zinc oxide, choline bitartrate, doconexent, and icosapent KIT
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