About Omega 3 (as icosapentate ethyl)
Class: | Omega-3 fatty acids, Antihyperlipidemic agent
Use: | Management of hypertriglyceridemia in adults, adjunct to diet
Adult dose: | 2000 mg (1 sachet) orally once daily
Pediatric dose: | Safety and efficacy not established in pediatric patients
Side effects: | Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, increased risk of bleeding
Contraindications: | Hypersensitivity to icosapent ethyl or any component of the formulation; active bleeding disorders
Storage: | Store at room temp
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