Osmega Soft Capsule (Omega-3 Ethyl Ester 90)

Adult dosage

This medicine must be used in conjunction with an appropriate lipid-lowering dietary regimen before administration, and this regimen should continue during the treatment period. This medicine should be taken with meals to avoid gastrointestinal disturbances. For hypertriglyceridemia, the usual initial dose is 2g (2 capsules) per day, and it can be increased up to 4g per day if necessary. It is taken once or twice a day.

This medicine should not be used in individuals with allergic reactions to its ingredients or in children under 18 years of age. It should be administered with caution in patients with a high risk of bleeding due to severe trauma or surgery, those with poor liver function, and those with fish allergies. While taking this medicine, various side effects such as indigestion, headache, dizziness, and skin rash may occur, so if you experience any unusual symptoms, you should consult your doctor. It is important to confirm triglyceride levels with blood tests before starting treatment and to improve lifestyle habits, including weight control and limiting alcohol intake. This medicine is not used for exogenous hypertriglyceridemia, and caution should be exercised if there are other conditions such as diabetes or liver disease. During treatment, liver function and cholesterol levels should be regularly monitored to ensure there are no abnormalities. As it can affect blood coagulation, patients taking anticoagulants should be closely monitored for bleeding risks. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should only use this medicine under a doctor's guidance when absolutely necessary, as its safety has not been established. There is no specific antidote for overdose; therefore, appropriate treatment and supportive care are required based on the symptoms. Due to limited information regarding safety and efficacy, it is advisable for children and the elderly to consult with a specialist when using this medicine. This medicine should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress with cough + fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

This medicine should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, and the temperature should be kept below 25 degrees. Additionally, care should be taken not to freeze the medicine.

Appearance

Transparent oblong soft capsule filled with pale yellow oily substance

Package unit

60 capsules/box[([(10 capsules/PTP*3)/pack]*2/box)]