Megaloreban Soft Capsules 5/1000 mg

Adult dose

This medication is given only to adults, and to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort, it is administered once daily with meals at a dose of 2-4 capsules (1,000 mg of Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Ester/5 mg of Rosuvastatin per capsule).

This drug should not be used in certain patients. Patients with an allergy to any of this drug's components, unexplained liver dysfunction, muscle disorders, those taking specific immunosuppressants, patients with severe renal impairment, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 18 years of age should not receive this medication. Particular caution is required for patients at high risk for muscle disorders, who may have multiple risk factors such as decreased kidney function, hypothyroidism, family history of muscle disorders, alcohol dependence, or concomitant use of certain medications. Before and during the use of this medication, regular liver function tests should be conducted, and if symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, or fever occur, immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is advised. If these symptoms are severe or muscle enzyme levels rise significantly, discontinuation of the medication may be necessary. This drug should also be used with caution in patients with liver disease, following severe trauma or surgery, or at high risk of bleeding, and care is needed if there is an allergy to fish. As this medication may interact with other drugs, it is crucial to inform healthcare providers of any other medications being taken, particularly with blood thinners, immunosuppressants, and fibric acid derivatives. Women of childbearing potential should employ appropriate birth control methods, and it is safest not to use this medication during pregnancy or breastfeeding. For elderly patients and children, extra caution is necessary as safety and efficacy have not been sufficiently confirmed. In the case of overdose, as there is no specific antidote, immediate consultation with healthcare professionals and symptomatic treatment is required. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children and it is best not to transfer it to different containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, allergic reactions including angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• gastritis
• itching
• rash
• muscle pain
• joint pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

Oval soft capsules filled with a pale yellow oily substance, coated in white film.

Package unit

100 capsules/box [(10 capsules/PTP x 10)]