Omacor TM
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Active ingredients: omega-3-acid ethyl esters-90
Pack: Omacor 1 g capsule, 28, bottle
Brand name
(ARTG)
: OMACOR (omega-3-acid ethyl esters 90) 1000 mg soft capsule bottleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Hypertriglyceridaemia: Endogenous hypertriglyceridaemia as a supplement to diet when dietary measures alone are insufficient to produce an adequate response. Treatment is indicated for the following types of dyslipidaemia (Fredrickson classification) only: -Type IV & V as monotherapy and with close monitoring of LDL-C levels. - Type IIb as add-on therapy to statins, when control of triglycerides with statins has been shown to be insufficient. Patients with higher baseline levels of triglycerides are more likely to exhibit a better response to Omacor. Omacor is not indicated in exogenous hypertriglyceridaemia (Type 1 hyperchylomicronaemia). There are insufficient data to support the use in patients with secondary endogenous hypertriglyceridaemia including patients with diabetes mellitus.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Capsule, soft
- Oral
- Transparent, oblong (size 20) soft gelatin capsule, light yellow oil fill.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Do not Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 30 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 100 pack
- 28 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient omega-3-acid ethyl esters-90
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
