UniMega Soft Capsule (Omega-3 Ethyl Ester 90)

Adult dose

This medication must be preceded by appropriate lipid-lowering dietary therapy, which should continue throughout the treatment period. This medication should be taken with meals to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort. The usual initial dose is 2g (2 capsules) per day, which may be increased to a maximum of 4g per day if necessary. It can be administered once or twice daily.

This medication should not be used by individuals with allergies to its components or by children under 18 years of age. Patients at high risk for bleeding due to severe trauma or surgery, patients with poor liver function, and patients with fish allergies should use this medicine cautiously. Side effects such as dyspepsia, belching, skin rash, dizziness, and headache may occur; consult a doctor if any unusual symptoms appear. Before starting treatment, it is essential to check triglyceride levels with a blood test, and it is important to combine weight control, exercise, and dietary measures. Regular blood tests should also be conducted during treatment to monitor triglyceride and liver function levels. This medication may affect blood coagulation, so patients taking anticoagulants should follow their doctor's instructions to minimize bleeding risk. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should use this medication only if necessary under a doctor's guidance, as its safety has not been established. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so appropriate treatment based on symptoms is necessary. Caution is advised for children and the elderly, as safety and efficacy have not been fully confirmed for these populations. Keep this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mouth/eye mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, abnormal breathing accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes, systemic lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output

Mild side effects

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

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

Appearance

Transparent rectangular soft capsule filled with a pale yellow oily substance

Package unit

100 capsules/box[[(10 capsules/PTP×2)/pack]×5/box]