Fish oil

FDA Drug Profile — Omegaven

Drug Details

Generic Name
Fish oil
Brand Names
Omegaven
Application Number
NDA210589
Sponsor
Croda Europe Ltd
NDC Codes
2
Dosage Forms
LIQUID, INJECTION, EMULSION
Routes
INTRAVENOUS
Active Ingredients
OMEGA-3-ACID ETHYL ESTERS, FISH OIL

Indications and Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Omegaven is indicated as a source of calories and fatty acids in pediatric patients with parenteral nutrition-associated cholestasis (PNAC). Limitations of Use: • Omegaven is not indicated for the prevention of PNAC. It has not been demonstrated that Omegaven prevents PNAC in parenteral nutrition (PN)-dependent patients [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )]. • It has not been demonstrated that the clinical outcomes observed in patients treated with Omegaven are a result of the omega-6: omega-3 fatty acid ratio of the product [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )]. Omegaven is indicated as a source of calories and fatty acids in pediatric patients with parenteral nutrition-associated cholestasis (PNAC). ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: • Omegaven is not indicated for the prevention of PNAC. It has not been demonstrated that Omegaven prevents PNAC in parenteral nutrition (PN)-dependent patients. ( 1 ) • It has not been demonstrated that the clinical outcomes observed in patients treated with Omegaven are a result of the omega-6:omega-3 fatty acid ratio of the product. ( 1 )