DietarySupplement

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'.