OrthoMega
by Ortho Molecular Products · softgel capsule · 120 sofgel capsules
- Off the market since December 2017 (NIH)
- UPC 6 15033 02440 6
- DSLD label 72169
- Serving 1 soft capsule
- 120 servings
OrthoMega by Ortho Molecular Products lists 4 ingredients, 4 with an amount per serving of 1 soft capsule, such as 950 mg of total omega-3 fatty acids, 430 mg of eicosapentaenoic acid, 390 mg of docosahexaenoic acid and 130 mg of other omega-3 fatty acids, beside 2 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on April 25, 2017.
What is in OrthoMega?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 soft capsule. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 Calories | ||
| Calories from Fat | 15 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | 44% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) give more (median 1.5 g). |
| Cholesterol | less than 5 mg | 2% | |
| Total Omega-3 Fatty AcidsTotal Omega-3 (Form: as Triglycerides) | 950 mg | Higher than 80% of 2,714 products listing omega-3 (median 500 mg). | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | 430 mg | Higher than 67% of 3,134 products listing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (median 300 mg). | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 390 mg | Higher than 72% of 3,627 products listing DHA (median 232 mg). | |
| Other Omega-3 Fatty AcidsOmega-3s Note: additional | 130 mg |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 72169 (entered April 25, 2017), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient.
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
6 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- Omega-3 "950"Solgar same ingredients
- Triple Strength Omega 3 950 mgSolgar same ingredients
- Omega-3 1000 mg Natural Lemon FlavorSpring Valley same ingredients
- Omega-3 1000 mgQunol same ingredients
- OmegAvail UltraDesigns for Health same ingredients
- Pur OmegaOceanblue same ingredients
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Suggested Use: 1 softgel per day or as recommended by your health care professional.
- Warnings
- If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your physician before taking this product.
- As with all dietary supplements, some individuals may not tolerate or may be allergic to the ingredients used.
- Please read the ingredient panel carefully prior to ingestion. Cease taking this product and consult your physician if you have negative reactions upon ingestion.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- This product was sealed for your protection. Do not use if outer logoed neck seal or inner-seal is missing or damaged.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Formulated to be free of allergens derived from: Gluten, corn, yeast, artificial colors and flavors.
- Storage
- Keep container tightly closed. Store at room temperature.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 72169.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: highly refined and concentrated Omega-3 Fish Oil, Capsule Shell, Natural Lemon/Lime flavor, Proprietary Antioxidant Blend.
How many labels does OrthoMega have?
One label is on file, entered on April 25, 2017.
- Label 72169 (current) Entered April 25, 2017 · off the market December 13, 2017 · 120 sofgel capsules · UPC 6 15033 02440 6
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Ortho Molecular Products, Inc. (manufacturer), Woodstock, IL. All Ortho Molecular Products products.