Ajuco Soft Capsules (Omega-3 Ethyl Esters 90)

Adult dose

This medication should be preceded by an appropriate lipid-lowering dietary regimen, which must continue throughout the treatment period. This medication should be taken with meals to avoid gastrointestinal disturbances. For hypertriglyceridemia, the usual initial dose is 2g (2 capsules) once daily, which may be increased to 4g daily if necessary. Administration can be once or twice a day.

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to its components or in children under 18 years of age. It should be used cautiously in patients at high risk of bleeding due to severe trauma or surgery, in patients with poor liver function, and in patients with fish allergies. Various adverse reactions may occur during the use of this medication; if symptoms develop, consult medical personnel immediately. It is important to confirm whether triglyceride levels exceed normal range through blood tests before administration, and combining dietary therapy and exercise will be beneficial for treatment. Regular blood tests should monitor efficacy and side effects during treatment, and discontinuation should occur if no effect is observed after 2 months. This medication may prolong bleeding time, so care should be taken to monitor bleeding risk when used with anticoagulants or aspirin. During pregnancy, it should only be used when absolutely necessary considering the risks to the fetus, and nursing women should also take care when using it. This medication is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. There are no specific restrictions for the elderly, but caution is advised based on physical condition. In cases of overdose, appropriate treatment and supportive care depending on symptoms are necessary. This medication must be stored out of reach of children and care should be taken not to transfer it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral mucosal pain, eye mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin, extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, markedly reduced urine output

Mild side effects

• Back pain
• cold symptoms
• infections
• pain
• angina
• dyspepsia
• belching
• rash
• altered taste
• abdominal bloating

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container that protects it from air and moisture, and the storage temperature should be maintained below 25 degrees Celsius. Additionally, care should be taken to prevent the medication from freezing.

Appearance

Transparent oblong soft capsules filled with pale yellow oily substance

Package unit

60 capsules/PTP (10 capsules/PTPX6), 60 capsules/bottle