Type name: DietarySupplement
Extends MedicalTherapy
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| activeIngredient | Text | An active ingredient, typically chemical compounds and/or biologic substances. |
| background | Text | Descriptive information establishing a historical perspective on the supplement. May include the rationale for the name, the population where the supplement first came to prominence, etc. |
| dosageForm | Text | A dosage form in which this drug/supplement is available, e.g. 'tablet', 'suspension', 'injection'. |
| isProprietary | Boolean | True if this item's name is a proprietary/brand name (vs. generic name). |
| legalStatus | DrugLegalStatus | The drug or supplement's legal status, including any controlled substance schedules that apply. |
| manufacturer | Organization | The manufacturer of the product. |
| maximumIntake | MaximumDoseSchedule | Recommended intake of this supplement for a given population as defined by a specific recommending authority. |
| mechanismOfAction | Text | The specific biochemical interaction through which this drug or supplement produces its pharmacological effect. |
| nonProprietaryName | Text | The generic name of this drug or supplement. |
| recommendedIntake | RecommendedDoseSchedule | Recommended intake of this supplement for a given population as defined by a specific recommending authority. |
| safetyConsideration | Text | Any potential safety concern associated with the supplement. May include interactions with other drugs and foods, pregnancy, breastfeeding, known adverse reactions, and documented efficacy of the supplement. |
| targetPopulation | Text | Characteristics of the population for which this is intended, or which typically uses it, e.g. 'adults'. |