Humega Soft Capsule (Omega-3 Fatty Acid Ethyl Ester 90)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken with meals to avoid gastrointestinal disturbances. The usual initial dosage for hypertriglyceridemia treatment is 2g per day (2 capsules), which may be increased to 4g per day if necessary. It can be administered once or twice daily.

This medication should not be used by individuals with allergic reactions to any components of this medication or by children under 18 years old. Patients at high risk of bleeding due to severe injury or surgery, those with liver function issues, and patients with fish allergies should use this medication with caution. Various side effects such as indigestion, dizziness, headache, and skin rash may occur during treatment; in rare cases, cardiac problems or blood abnormalities may also arise. Before starting treatment, it is important to check blood triglyceride levels, and to maintain weight control, exercise, and adhere to a dietary plan. Routine blood tests should be conducted to monitor liver function and blood lipid levels during the use of this medication, and it should be discontinued if no effects are observed. The risk of bleeding may increase if taken with blood thinners or aspirin, so physician guidance should be followed. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their physician regarding the safety of this medication as its safety has not been established. Children and elderly individuals should exercise caution, as the safety and efficacy of this medication have not been sufficiently studied in these populations. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment should be administered based on symptoms. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may adversely affect quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain of oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, preferably in a cool place below 25 degrees Celsius. Additionally, care should be taken to avoid freezing.

Appearance

Transparent rectangular soft capsule filled with pale yellow oily substance

Package unit

60 capsules/box [(10 capsules/PTP x 6)]