Welmako Soft Capsule (Omega-3 Ethyl Ester 90)

Adult dose

Before use, appropriate lipid-lowering dietary therapy must be carried out and continued during treatment. Take this medication with meals to avoid gastrointestinal disorders. For hypertriglyceridemia, the initial dosage is 2g per day (2 capsules), which may be increased up to 4g per day if necessary. Administer once or twice daily.

This medication should not be used in patients with allergic reactions to any of its components or in children under 18 years of age. Caution is advised for patients at high risk of bleeding due to severe trauma or surgery, those with liver function issues, and those with fish allergies. Various adverse reactions such as indigestion, belching, rash, taste disturbances, cold symptoms, and pain may occur during treatment, so consult a doctor if symptoms are severe or persistent. Before starting this medication, it is essential to verify that triglyceride levels are outside the normal range, and lifestyle modifications such as weight control and alcohol intake reduction are important to implement simultaneously. During administration, periodic blood tests should be conducted to monitor triglyceride levels and liver function, and the use should be discontinued if there is no effect after 2 months. This medication can affect blood coagulation; therefore, caution is needed when taken with anticoagulants or acetylsalicylic acid, as the risk of bleeding may increase. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should only take this medication after discussion with their doctor, as its safety has not been established. Elderly patients may use this medication but should be monitored closely. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so appropriate treatment and supportive therapy should be provided based on symptoms. This medication is not recommended for children, and care should be taken to store it out of reach of children and not transfer it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Systemic edema, severe allergic reactions (hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, shortness of breath, cold sweat, pallor), severe skin adverse reactions (severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucous membrane pain accompanied by fever), respiratory issues (shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough accompanied by fever), jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes, general lethargy), severe neurological symptoms (sudden and persistent)

Mild side effects

• Back pain
• cold symptoms
• infection
• pain
• angina
• indigestion
• belching
• rash
• taste disturbance
• abdominal distention

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. Keep the storage temperature below 25 degrees Celsius and avoid freezing.

Appearance

Transparent rectangular soft capsule filled with light yellow oily substance

Package unit

60 capsules (10 capsules/PTPX6)