Omega-3 Fatty Acids
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/api/v1/drug/omega-3-fatty-acidsMechanism of action
Sourced from openFDAMechanism-of-action classes: Oxidation Activity; Unknown Cellular or Molecular Interaction.
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDAAdults: One to four capsules as directed by a physician. SUPPLEMENT FACTS Each Capsule Contains Folic Acid 1 mg Vitamin B 6 12.5 mg Vitamin B 12 500 mcg Omega-3 Acids 500 mg -DHA 350 mg -EPA 35 mg Phytosterols 200 mg How Supplied: BP Vit 3 Capsules are supplied as red, opaque, oblong, imprinted capsules. Each capsule is imprinted with “BP 301” on one side. BP Vit 3 capsules are available in bottles of 60 (42192-301-60). The listed product number is not a National Drug Code, but has merely been formatted to comply with industry practice standard for pharmacy and insurance computer systems. OTHER INGREDIENTS: bovine gelatin, glycerin, white beeswax, purified water, soy lecithin, titanium dioxide, FD&C Red #40, ascorbic acid, ascorbyl palmitate and mixed tocopherols.
Warnings & precautions
Sourced from openFDAFolic Acid in doses above 0.1 mg daily may obscure pernicious anemia in that hematological remission can occur while neurological manifestations remain progressive. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
FAERS reports
Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
1 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
- 1Dyspnoea1100%
Literature
Recent PubMed references pinned to Omega-3 Fatty Acids as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- Exploring a tolerable and effective dosage of omega-3 fatty acids as a supplement in enterally fed patients with severe pneumonia: A pilot study.Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition · 2026 · You Q, Chen Y, Yu H, et al.PMID 42242854DOI 10.6133/apjcn.202606_35(3).0010
- Relationship Between Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Glaucoma Risk in Patients With Dry Eye Disease: A Multinational Retrospective Cohort Study.Translational vision science & technology · 2026 · Pan SY, Sheen YJ, Weng CH, et al.PMID 42223316DOI 10.1167/tvst.15.6.2
- 12‑weeks fisetin supplementation and interval resistance with aerobic training: changes in Maresin‑1 and inflammatory markers in men with obesity: a randomized controlled trial.Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2026 · Alipour M, Saeidi A, Hejazi K, et al.PMID 42218768DOI 10.1080/15502783.2026.2679718
- Microencapsulated docosahexaenoic acid increases the Omega-3 Index and attenuates the physiological impact of eccentric exercise in physically trained adults: a 12-week double-blind placebo-controlled trial.European journal of nutrition · 2026 · Anthony R, Macartney MJ, McLennan PL, et al.PMID 42213158DOI 10.1007/s00394-026-03998-6
- [The pathogenetic rationale and effectiveness of including ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the complex therapy of atopic dermatitis in adults].Voprosy pitaniia · 2026 · Revyakina VA, Tarmaeva NAPMID 42198816DOI 10.33029/0042-8833-2026-95-1-74-81
- Ultrasound-Ethanol Pretreatment-Assisted Enzymatic Method: A Potential Method to Improve the Quality and Yield of Perilla Seed Oil.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026 · Shao J, Zhu Y, Chang M, et al.PMID 42197162DOI 10.3390/molecules31101608
- Effects of a nutritional supplement containing fish protein, vitamin D, and ω3 fatty acids, taken during high-intensity functional training, on physical performance in recreationally trained individuals: a randomized controlled trial.European journal of nutrition · 2026 · Kosmidis I, Karpouzi C, Petridou A, et al.PMID 42189275DOI 10.1007/s00394-026-03983-z
- Long-Chain n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Attenuate the Severity of Obesity-Associated White Adipose Tissue and Skeletal Muscle Dysfunction.Marine drugs · 2026 · Alzubi A, Lucchesi A, Burns JL, et al.PMID 42188301DOI 10.3390/md24050166
Clinical trials
The 10 most recently updated of 1,536 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Omega-3 Fatty Acids as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.
- FAST for DM - Fatty Acid Supplementation Trial (FAST) for Dermatomyositis (DM)Recruiting · Phase 2 · Interventional · 300 enrolled · National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)NCT07111065updated 2026-06-12
- Effects of Dietary Supplementation With omega3-fatty Acids (Fish Oil) and Progressive Resistance Training on Skeletal Muscle Status in Gynaecological, Gastrointestinal and Urological Cancer PatientsRecruiting · Interventional · 288 enrolled · University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical SchoolNCT07643558updated 2026-06-11
- Cancer Lipidome Adaptation and Resculping Through Omega-3 PUFAs in Breast TumorsNot yet recruiting · Phase 2 · Interventional · 35 enrolled · Medical College of WisconsinNCT07643428updated 2026-06-11
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined With Anti-inflammatory Diet in Crohn's DiseaseRecruiting · Interventional · 50 enrolled · Cairo UniversityNCT07531342updated 2026-06-10
- Dietary Intervention to Mitigate Post-Acute COVID-19 SyndromeRecruiting · Interventional · 56 enrolled · University of Maryland, BaltimoreNCT05977179updated 2026-06-10
- Hearts on Fire: Targeting Inflammation in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection FractionRecruiting · Early phase 1 · Interventional · 70 enrolled · University of FloridaNCT07634640updated 2026-06-09
- The Impact of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on the Composition of Erythrocyte MembranesEnrolling by invitation · Interventional · 200 enrolled · The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in KatowiceNCT07634133updated 2026-06-08
- Ultramicronized Palmitoylethanolamide for Smell, Taste in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder.Completed · Interventional · 80 enrolled · University of Campania Luigi VanvitelliNCT07631455updated 2026-06-08
- Fish Oil Supplementation During Pregnancy for Prevention of Asthma, Eczema and Allergies in ChildhoodActive not recruiting · Phase 1 · Interventional · 800 enrolled · Copenhagen Studies on Asthma in ChildhoodNCT00798226updated 2026-06-05
- Therapeutic Efficacy of Nutritional Supplementation in Cachexia Associated With Chronic Pulmonary DiseaseCompleted · Interventional · 45 enrolled · Safeer KhanNCT07288619updated 2026-06-04
Frequently asked questions
- How does Omega-3 Fatty Acids work?
- Mechanism-of-action classes: Oxidation Activity; Unknown Cellular or Molecular Interaction.
- What class of drug is Omega-3 Fatty Acids?
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids is classified as Omega-3 Fatty Acid, Oxidation Activity, Unknown Cellular or Molecular Interaction, Cell Membrane Alteration, Cellular Communication Alteration, Decreased Lipogenesis, Increased Lipolysis.
Note. Data for
omega-3-fatty-acids is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.