Omatige Soft Capsule (Omega-3 Ethyl Ester 90)

Adult dosage

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

This medication should not be used in individuals who are hypersensitive to its components or in children under 18 years. Special caution should be exercised in patients at high risk of bleeding, such as those with severe trauma or surgery, patients with impaired liver function, and those with fish allergies. During the use of this medication, various side effects such as dyspepsia, headache, dizziness, and skin rash may occur, and if any abnormal symptoms arise, immediate consultation with a doctor is required. Prior to starting treatment, a blood test should confirm whether triglyceride levels are out of the normal range, and it is important to continue dietary therapy and exercise. While on treatment, regular blood tests should be conducted to monitor triglyceride levels, and if no effects are observed after 2 months, medication should be discontinued. This medication may prolong bleeding time; hence, patients on blood thinners should closely monitor for bleeding risks. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should use this medication cautiously, considering its safety has not been established for the fetus or baby. Elderly patients can use it, but special attention should be given to the possibility of age-related side effects. In the case of overdose, symptomatic treatment should be provided and, if necessary, general supportive therapy should be offered. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children, and it is safe not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, mucosal pain in the mouth and eyes, severe skin reactions, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound malaise, liver dysfunction (jaundice), sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, loss of consciousness

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. The storage temperature must be maintained below 25 degrees Celsius, and care should be taken to avoid freezing.

Appearance

Transparent oblong soft capsule filled with a yellowish oily substance

Package unit

60 capsules (10 capsules/PTP X 6), 60 capsules/bottle