Vascepa Soft Capsules 998 mg (Eicosapentaenoic Acid Ethyl Ester)

Adult dose

The recommended adult dose is 2 capsules (998mg per capsule) twice daily (4 capsules total per day), taken orally with or after meals. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, do not take a double dose at one time to make up for the missed dose. Do not chew, dissolve, or crush this medicine.

This medication should not be used by individuals who are allergic to peanuts or legumes or who have a hypersensitivity to any of the components of this medication. Additionally, patients with hereditary fructose intolerance should avoid this medication due to the sorbitol and maltitol it contains. Individuals with fish allergies should use this medication with caution. Patients with impaired liver function should have regular liver function tests before and during treatment. Patients with a history of atrial fibrillation or flutter should carefully monitor their heart condition while taking this medication. Patients taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs may have an increased risk of bleeding, thus regular blood tests are necessary. Taking this medication may cause side effects such as bleeding, peripheral edema, atrial fibrillation, constipation, muscle pain, gout, and skin rashes. In particular, caution is needed as bleeding can manifest as gastrointestinal bleeding, bruising, or hematuria. Symptoms of atrial fibrillation or flutter may worsen, and if related symptoms appear, one should immediately consult a healthcare professional. During pregnancy, the use of this medication should be carefully considered, weighing the potential risks to the fetus, and in cases of breastfeeding, consultation with a doctor is necessary since the components may be transmitted through breast milk. Use is not recommended for children under 18 years old as the safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established. For elderly patients, no special dosage adjustments are necessary. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment should be provided based on symptoms. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and expired medications should never be used.

• Hemorrhage
• peripheral edema
• atrial fibrillation
• constipation
• musculoskeletal pain
• gout
• rash
• pharyngitis
• taste disorder
• belching

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing in this manner will help ensure the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Bright yellow to yellow oblong soft capsules containing a colorless to pale yellow liquid

Package unit

120 capsules/bottle