Name: Omacor Capsules 1000mg 28 Capsules
Brand: Omacor
SKU: 14563-H
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SECTION_START: Overview <h3>What are Omacor Capsules</h3>Omacor Capsules contains the active ingredients of eicosapentaenoic acid EPA and docosahexaenoic acid DHA ethyl esters. These substances are called omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Omacor has been shown to have a protective effect on the heart following a heart attack and lowers the levels of triglycerides a fat-like substance in the blood. <h3>Who can take Omacor Capsules</h3>Suitable for Adults over the age of 16SECTION_END: Overview SECTION_START: Ingredients Active ingredients: eicosapentaenoic acid EPA and docosahexaenoic acid DHA ethyl esters.Other ingredients: gelatin, glycerol, medium-chain triglycerides, lecithin soya and purified waterSECTION_END: Ingredients SECTION_START: Usage <h3>How to take Omacor Capsules</h3><ul><li>Treatment after a heart attack the usual dose is one capsule daily.</li><li>Hypertriglyceridaemia high blood triglyceride levels The usual dose is 2 to 4 capsules a day as recommended by a doctor.</li><li>Take the capsules with water.</li><li>You may take the capsules at meal times to help reduce gastrointestinal side effects.</li><li>The duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor.</li></ul>SECTION_END: Usage SECTION_START: Warnings <h3>Warnings</h3>Before taking Omacor Capsules 1000mg - If you are allergic to Omacor or to any of the ingredients in the capsules you should not take Omacor. You should ask your doctor before taking Omacor if:<ul><li>You are taking anticoagulant medication drugs to thin the blood such as</li><li>warfarin</li><li>If you have liver disease or</li><li>You have had surgery or suffered a trauma recently or</li><li>You are over 70 years of age or</li><li>You suffer from a renal disease or</li><li>You are diabetic and your condition is not controlled.</li></ul>If you are in any doubt, ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice. If you are taking anticoagulant medication drugs to thin the blood such as warfarin you may need additional blood tests and adjustment of your usual anticoagulant dose. If you have problems with your liver your doctor will monitor any effects Omacor may have on your liver with blood tests. Omacor should not be used during pregnancy and breast-feeding unless absolutely necessary.<h3>Possible side effects</h3> Omacor Capsule 1000mg is usually well tolerated but it may cause some side effects. In the list of possible side effects given below, we give an indication of how likely it is that you will get these side effects: common means less than one in ten patients may experience this side effect uncommon means less than one in a hundred rarely means less than one in a thousand and very rarely means less than one in ten thousand patients.Common indigestion and nausea.Uncommon abdominal and stomach pain, allergic reactions, dizziness, taste impairment, diarrhoea and vomiting.Rare headache, acne, itchy rash, raised blood sugar, liver complaints.Very rare blood in your faeces, low blood pressure, dry nose, hives, blood changes. The soft gelatin capsules contain a small quantity of glycerol, which can be harmful in high doses. Glycerol can cause headache and stomach upsets and diarrhoea.Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are concerned, or if you have any other side effects which are not mentioned.SECTION_END: Warnings

What are Omacor Capsules Omacor Capsules contains the active ingredients of eicosapentaenoic acid EPA and docosahexaenoic acid DHA ethyl esters. These substances are called omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Omacor has been shown to have a protective effect on the heart following a heart attack and lowers the levels of triglycerides a fat-like substance in the blood. Who can take Omacor Capsules Suitable for Adults over the age of 16

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