Monograph Details
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Nutrition
> Vitamins/minerals/supplements
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DUET DHA |
| Manufacturer |
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Xanodyne Pharmacal, Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Generic Name |
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Tablets: Vit. A 3000 IU (as beta carotene), thiamine 1.8mg, riboflavin 4mg, niacinamide 20mg, pyridoxine 25mg, Vit. B12 12mcg, folic acid 1mg, Vit. C 120mg, Vit. D 400 IU, Vit. E 30mg, calcium (as carbonate) 200mg, iron (as ferrous bisglycinate and IronAid) 29mg, copper (as oxide) 2mg, magnesium (as oxide) 25mg, zinc (as oxide) 25mg. Softgel capsules: omega-3 fatty acids 430mg, docosahexaenoic acid ≥295mg; contains eicosapentaenoic acid. |
| Also |
• DUET
• DUET CHEWABLE
• DUET DHA EC
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| Indications |
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Nutritional supplement in pregnancy, prenatal, and postnatal periods. |
| Children |
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Not applicable. |
| Adults |
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1 tab + 1 softgel cap daily. |
| Contraindications |
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Treatment of pernicious or other megaloblastic anemias. Wilson's disease. Hemochromatosis. |
| Precautions |
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Hypoparathyroidism. DHA: bleeding diatheses. |
| Interactions |
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Iron, calcium block tetracycline absorption. Antagonizes levodopa. DHA: avoid anticoagulants. |
| How Supplied |
Tabs—100
Chewable tabs—90
DHA: tabs + softgel caps (6X5 blister card)—30 day supply
DHA EC: tabs + ec-softgel caps (6X5 blister card)—30 day supply |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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