Omated Cutileth Soft Capsules (Omega-3 Fatty Acid Ethyl Ester 90)

Adult dosage

This medication should be preceded by an appropriate lipid-lowering dietary regimen and must continue throughout the treatment period. This medication should be taken with meals to avoid gastrointestinal disturbances. For hypertriglyceridemia, the usual initial dose is 2g per day, and if necessary, it can be increased to 4g per day. It can be taken once or twice a day.

This medicine should not be taken by individuals with allergic reactions to its ingredients or by children under 18 years of age. Patients at high risk of bleeding due to severe trauma or surgery, those with poor liver function, and individuals with fish allergies should use this medication cautiously. While taking this medicine, side effects such as indigestion, headache, dizziness, and skin rash may occur, and if any abnormal symptoms appear, it is important to consult a doctor. Before starting treatment, it is important to check triglyceride levels through blood tests, and for those who are overweight or consume alcohol heavily, dietary control and exercise should be emphasized. During treatment, regular blood tests to monitor liver function and cholesterol levels should be conducted, and if drug effects are not observed, discontinuation of use may be necessary. If taken with blood thinners or aspirin, the risk of bleeding may increase, therefore, attention to bleeding symptoms is advised, and consultation with a doctor is recommended. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a doctor before taking this medication and carefully consider the potential effects on the fetus or infant. Safety and efficacy in children have not been established and therefore its use is not recommended. Elderly patients also require special attention, and immediate consultation with healthcare providers is necessary if adverse reactions occur. In case of overdose, immediate medical attention should be sought. This medicine should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may compromise quality, so caution is advised.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, decreased urine output

Mild side effects

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

This medicine should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air ingress and kept in a cool place below 25 degrees Celsius. It is also important not to freeze it.

Appearance

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

Package unit

56 pouches