OMGI Mini Soft Capsule 2 grams (Omega-3 Fatty Acid Ethyl Ester 90)

Adult dose

Before starting this medication, an appropriate lipid-lowering dietary regimen must be followed and continued throughout the treatment period. This medication should be taken with meals to avoid gastrointestinal disturbances. For hypertriglyceridemia, the usual initial dose is 2 grams per day, which may be increased to up to 4 grams per day if necessary. It can be administered once or twice daily.

This medication should not be used in individuals with allergy to any components of the drug or in children under 18 years old. It should be used with caution in patients at high risk of bleeding due to severe trauma or surgery, those with liver function problems, and patients allergic to fish. Various side effects such as dyspepsia, dizziness, headache, and skin rash may occur while taking this medication; consult a healthcare professional if any unusual symptoms arise. It is important to check blood triglyceride levels before treatment and to maintain weight control, exercise, and dietary therapy. During medication use, regular blood tests should be conducted to monitor triglyceride levels, liver function, and cholesterol levels. Patients with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors should be cautious as the use of this medication may increase the risk of cardiac issues like atrial fibrillation. There may be increased bleeding risks when taken with anticoagulants or acetylsalicylic acid, so blood coagulation status should be monitored regularly. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should use this medication cautiously, as its safety has not been fully established. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment should be symptomatic, and if necessary, medical management should be sought. Store out of reach of children, and do not transfer the medication to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attack, cough accompanied by fever indicating respiratory issues, jaundice of skin or eyes, profound fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output

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 and moisture. Keep the temperature below 25 degrees Celsius and ensure it does not freeze.

Appearance

Transparent round soft capsules filled with pale yellow oily substance, packed in aluminum foil pouches.

Package unit

30 packets/box