Unimega Mini Soft Capsule (Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Ester 90)

Adult dose

Before use, appropriate lipid-lowering dietary therapy must be implemented and continued during the treatment period. To avoid gastrointestinal disturbances, take with meals. For the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia, the initial dose is 2g per day, which may be increased to 4g per day if needed. Dosing can be once or twice a day.

This medicine 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 use this medicine with caution. During the use of this medication, side effects such as indigestion, headache, dizziness, and skin rash may occur, so one should carefully monitor their health status. This medication should only be used when triglyceride levels are outside the normal range, and it is important to combine it with diet and exercise. Regular blood tests should be conducted to check lipid levels and liver function during treatment, and if the response is inadequate, the medication may be discontinued. This medication may prolong bleeding time, so patients taking blood thinners must carefully manage the risk of bleeding. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their physician before using this medication due to unknown effects on the fetus or infant, and decisions should be made cautiously. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and symptomatic treatment and stable supportive care are needed. This medication is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established, and elderly patients also require special caution. When storing, keep out of reach of children and do not transfer to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eyes mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Back pain
• cold symptoms
• infection
• pain
• angina
• indigestion
• burping
• rash
• taste disturbance
• abdominal bloating

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained at or below 25 degrees Celsius, and care should be taken to avoid freezing.

Appearance

Transparent round soft capsules filled with a yellowish oily substance contained in aluminum foil pouches.

Package unit

30 packets/box