Salmon Oil: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects, and Safety
Salmon oil is a nonprescription fish oil supplement that provides omega-3 fatty acids called EPA and DHA. It is commonly taken as support for normal heart health and general wellness, but it is not a substitute for prescribed cholesterol or triglyceride treatment.
Salmon oil can be a convenient way to add omega-3 fatty acids to your diet, but product strengths vary. Follow the package directions and ask a doctor or pharmacist before using it if you take blood thinners, have a fish allergy, are pregnant, or have an upcoming procedure.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 41967
- Generic
- Salmon Oil
- Class
- unclassified
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- capsule
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 31, 2026. · Read our editorial policy