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Comparing Fish Oil vs Vitamin C

Fish Oil

omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

Vitamin C

ascorbic acid

Prescribed for Dietary Supplementation, Hypertriglyceridemia. Fish Oil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Urinary Acidification, Scurvy, Dietary Supplementation. Vitamin C may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription and OTC

Prescription and OTC

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
6.3
4 Reviews

For ADHD It helped with the ADHD and helped my son to focus better.

8
mitcore

For ADHD My 8 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD at age 4. We did not start medication until 1st grade, but are glad we finally did. He is currently taking Vyvanse. I read some materials on Fish Oil and brain functioning and specifically ADHD. When my son comes home from school the medication effects are diminishing and he tends to get emotional and irritable. When that happens, we give him 2 fish oil capsules and within about 1/2 hour he usually calms down and returns to focus better. We use Nordic Naturals Omega 3-6-9 Junior with 135 mg EPA and 90 mg DHA. The capsules are lemon flavored, small and easy for a child to swallow.

8
Anonymous
7.0
1 Reviews

For Dietary Supplementation Great immune booster.

10
Eris1031

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full Fish Oil side effects document.

See the full Vitamin C side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 60 capsule
Dosage 1000 mg
Per Unit* $0.12 - $0.15
Cost* $7.47 - $9.19
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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral capsule
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Brand Names
Other omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids brands include: Animi-3, Animi-3 with Vitamin D, Cardio Omega Benefits, Dialyvite Omega-3 Concentrate, Divista, Dry... more Other ascorbic acid brands include: Acerola, Ascocid, Ascor, Ascor L 500, Ascor L NC, Ascorbic Acid Quick Melts, Ascot, Betac, C-Time,... more

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

N/A

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
N
Category N Not classified

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

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Drug Interactions

A total of 87 drugs are known to interact with Fish Oil:

  • 0 major drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)
  • 87 moderate drug interactions (352 brand and generic names)
  • 0 minor drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)

A total of 138 drugs are known to interact with Vitamin C:

  • 0 major drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)
  • 8 moderate drug interactions (28 brand and generic names)
  • 130 minor drug interactions (1501 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Disease Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

First Approval Date

N/A

N/A

WADA Class

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Consumer Resources

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Professional Resources

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Related Treatment Guide

** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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