Sico Soft Capsules (Omega-3 Ethyl Ester 90)

Adult dose

Before administration of this medication, appropriate lipid-lowering dietary therapy must be conducted and continued throughout the treatment period. This medication should be taken with meals to avoid gastrointestinal disturbances. The usual starting dose is 2g per day (2 capsules), and it may be increased to 4g per day if necessary. It can be administered once or twice a day.

This medication should not be used by individuals with allergic reactions to its components or by children under 18 years of age. Patients with a high risk of bleeding due to severe trauma or surgery, patients with poor liver function, and those with a fish allergy should use this medication with caution. Various side effects such as dyspepsia, skin rash, taste disturbances, joint pain, and dizziness may occur when taking this medication, so any unusual symptoms should be immediately reported to a physician. It is important to ensure that triglyceride levels remain consistently high before starting the treatment and to accompany this medication with weight control, appropriate dietary measures, and exercise. This medication can affect blood coagulation, increasing the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulants or aspirin, so caution is advised. Pregnant women should use this medication cautiously and consult their physician as its effects on the fetus are not clearly established, and nursing mothers should also take care. Elderly patients over 65 can use this medication, but periodic checks are necessary due to the possibility of side effects depending on physical conditions. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so appropriate treatment should be provided depending on the symptoms, and it should be kept out of reach of children. This medication is known not to cause carcinogenicity or mutagenicity, but regular checks on liver function and blood lipid levels are recommended during use. Cardiac side effects such as atrial fibrillation have been reported, so patients with heart disease should be particularly cautious, and they should discontinue the drug immediately if any unusual symptoms occur.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eyes mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination changes,

Mild side effects

• Back pain
• cold symptoms
• infections
• pain
• angina
• dyspepsia
• belching
• rash
• taste alteration
• abdominal distension

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It should be kept in a cool place below 25 degrees Celsius, and care should be taken to avoid freezing.

Appearance

Transparent elongated soft capsule filled with a pale yellow oily substance

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/PTP