Comaco Soft Capsule (Omega-3 Ethyl Ester 90)

Adult dose

This medication must be used only after starting an appropriate lipid-lowering dietary regimen and must be continued throughout the treatment period. It is taken with meals to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort. The initial dose is 2 g per day (2 capsules), and if needed, it can be increased up to 4 g per day. It may be administered once or twice a day.

This medication should not be used by patients with allergies to its components or children under 18 years of age. It should be used cautiously in patients with a high risk of bleeding, such as those with severe trauma or surgery, those with liver function issues, and those with fish allergies. Various side effects may occur during the use of this medication, such as dyspepsia, belching, rash, taste disturbance, cold symptoms, and pain. Heart-related problems, increased blood pressure, headache, dizziness, and skin itching may also occur, so if any abnormal symptoms appear, one must immediately consult a healthcare professional. Blood tests must be conducted to confirm if triglyceride levels are outside the normal range prior to starting treatment, and regular monitoring should continue during treatment. Additionally, managing weight, limiting alcohol intake, and adhering to dietary and exercise regimens are important for enhancing treatment effectiveness. This medication may increase liver enzyme levels or LDL cholesterol levels in some patients, necessitating regular testing. Caution is required for patients with cardiovascular diseases as there is a risk of atrial fibrillation while taking this medication, and if atrial fibrillation occurs, medication should be discontinued immediately. When taken with anticoagulants or acetylsalicylic acid, the risk of bleeding may increase, and in such cases, frequent blood coagulation tests are important. Pregnant women or nursing mothers should only use this medication at the discretion of a physician when the benefits outweigh the risks since safety has not been established. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and symptomatic treatment and usual supportive care are necessary. Keep out of reach of children, and avoid transferring to other containers to prevent accidents and degradation of quality.

Serious side effects

Generalized edema, severe edema, asthma, dyspnea, atrial fibrillation, sudden death, chest pain, cardiac arrest, myocardial infarction, myocardial ischemia, obstruction, syncope, hematuria, rash, hemorrhagic complications, increased ALT and AST related to liver dysfunction, skin rash, asthma attack, dyspnea, hemorrhagic complications, severe rash with fever, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, central nervous system tumors, elevated blood pressure accompanying complications

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a well-closed container and kept at a temperature below 25 degrees Celsius. It should also be protected from freezing.

Appearance

Transparent oblong soft capsule filled with yellowish oily substance

Package unit

60 capsules/box [10 capsules/PTPX6], 60 capsules/bottle