Medicines containing active substance Docosahexaenoic acid
This site has the patient leaflet or the SPC of 3 medicines with the active substance docosahexaenoic acid.
- 3 in combination with another substance
- 1 without a prescription (P or GSL)
- 2 prescription only (POM)
Combinations with docosahexaenoic acid
| Medicine | Legal category |
|---|---|
| Docosahexaenoic acid + Eicosapentaenoic acid | |
| Omacor 1000 mg capsule soft SPC | Pharmacy medicine (P) |
| Omega 3-acid-ethyl Esters 1000 mg soft capsules SPC | Prescription only (POM) |
| Teromeg 1000 mg capsules SPC | Prescription only (POM) |
ATC groups
The ATC classification sorts medicines by the organ they act on and by their effect – the group pages list the other medicines of the group too.
Sources: the MHRA product information and the European Medicines Agency (patient leaflets and SPCs), the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices (dm+d), NHS Business Services Authority (substances, ATC codes and legal categories). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ask your doctor or pharmacist which medicine is right for you.