Dong-gu Omega-3 Softgel Capsules (Omega-3 Ethyl Ester 90)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used by individuals who are allergic to its components or by children under the age of 18. Patients with a high risk of bleeding due to severe trauma or surgery, patients with liver function issues, and patients with fish allergies should use this medication with caution. During use, various adverse reactions such as dyspepsia, headache, dizziness, skin rash may occur; if any unusual symptoms arise, consult a physician immediately. Before starting treatment, a blood test should confirm that triglyceride levels are within the normal range, and it is important to combine this with dietary modifications and exercise. Caution is required when used in conjunction with other lipid regulators, and liver function tests and serum cholesterol levels should be monitored periodically. When taken with anticoagulants or aspirin, the risk of bleeding may increase, so frequently check blood coagulation status. During pregnancy, the impact on the fetus is not clearly defined, so it should be used only when essential, and nursing mothers should take precautions when using this medication. In case of overdose, appropriate treatment should be administered according to symptoms, and caution should be exercised due to insufficient safety and efficacy confirmation in children and the elderly. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and changing containers is important for maintaining quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue throughout the body, sudden and extremely severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, changes in 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 sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering and kept in a cool place below 25 degrees Celsius. Additionally, care should be taken to avoid freezing.

Appearance

A transparent oval softgel filled with a pale yellow oily substance

Package unit

60 capsules (10 capsules/PTPX6)