Newmaron Soft Capsule 0.5 grams (Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Ester 90)

Adult dose

Before administration, appropriate lipid-lowering dietary therapy must be implemented and continued throughout the treatment period. This medicine should be taken with meals to avoid gastrointestinal disturbances. For the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia, the initial dose is 2g (4 capsules) per day, which may be increased to 4g per day if necessary. It can be administered once or twice a day.

This medicine should not be used by individuals allergic to its components or by children under 18 years of age. Caution should be taken when administering this medicine to patients at high risk of bleeding due to severe injury or surgery, patients with liver dysfunction, and patients allergic to fish. During the use of this medication, various side effects such as dyspepsia, skin rash, altered taste, headache, dizziness, and shortness of breath may occur, and if symptoms are severe, consultation with a physician is necessary. Before starting treatment, blood tests should confirm persistently elevated triglyceride levels, and it is important to combine weight management, diet therapy, and exercise. This medication may increase the risk of bleeding when used with certain anticoagulants, so patients undergoing anticoagulation therapy should regularly check their blood coagulation levels. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should take this medicine with caution, as its safety has not been fully established, and consultation with a physician is advised. Safety and efficacy for pediatric use have not been established, so it is not recommended for children. Elderly patients require special caution, and liver function and blood lipid levels should be regularly monitored during treatment. In case of overdose, healthcare providers should be informed immediately to receive symptomatic treatment, and this medicine has been reported to have a low risk of carcinogenicity or mutagenicity. This medicine should be stored out of the reach of children and care should be taken not to transfer it to another container as it may adversely affect the quality.

Serious side effects

• Generalized edema
• atrial fibrillation
• shortness of breath
• asthma
• sudden death
• chest pain
• chest discomfort
• cough

Mild side effects

• Back pain
• cold symptoms
• infection
• pain
• angina
• dyspepsia
• belching
• rash
• altered taste
• abdominal bloating

This medicine should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air and moisture from entering. The storage temperature should be maintained below 25 degrees, and care should be taken not to freeze.

Appearance

Transparent elongated soft capsule filled with a yellowish oily substance

Package unit

60 capsules/PTP [10 capsules/PTPX6]