Mega-M Mini Soft Capsule 2g (Omega-3 Fatty Acid Ethyl Ester 90)

Adult dose

Prior to administration of this medication, an appropriate lipid-lowering diet must be implemented, and it should continue throughout the treatment period. To avoid gastrointestinal disturbances, it should be taken with meals. The usual initial dose for hypertriglyceridemia is 2g per day, and can be increased up to 4g per day if necessary. It is administered once or twice daily.

This medication should not be used by individuals allergic to its ingredients or by children under 18 years of age. Patients at risk of bleeding due to severe trauma or surgery, patients with poor liver function, and those with fish allergies should exercise special caution when using this medication. Various side effects such as indigestion, headache, dizziness, and skin rash may occur during the use of this medication, and if any abnormal symptoms arise, consulting a doctor immediately is essential. It is important to check blood triglyceride levels with a blood test before starting treatment and to maintain weight control and dietary therapy alongside this medication. Regular blood tests for monitoring liver function and cholesterol levels should continue during treatment with this medication. Bleeding risk may increase, so it is important to carefully monitor for bleeding symptoms when used with anticoagulants or aspirin. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before use, as the safety of this medication has not been established. Children and elderly patients over 65 years should be used cautiously due to limited safety data.

Serious side effects

Severe swelling (edema), difficulty breathing, skin peeling, jaundice, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, vision disturbances, paralysis, significantly decreased urine output, severe swelling of the body with increased blood pressure

Mild side effects

• Back pain
• cold symptoms
• infection
• pain
• angina
• indigestion
• belching
• rash
• taste disturbances
• abdominal bloating

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from exposure to air and moisture. Storage temperature should be maintained below 25 degrees Celsius, and care should be taken to prevent freezing.

Appearance

Transparent round soft capsules filled with a pale yellow oily substance in aluminum foil pouches

Package unit

30 pouches/box