Omega-3-acid ethyl esters (By mouth)

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to omega-3-acid ethyl esters.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed. Take this medicine at the same time each day.
It is best to take this medicine with food or milk.
Swallow the capsule whole. Do not break, crush, chew, dissolve, or open the capsule. Do not let this medicine come into contact with foam plastic cups (Styrofoam).
Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Some medicines can affect how omega-3-acid ethyl esters work. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:
- Clopidogrel
- An NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (such as aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)
- A blood thinner (such as warfarin)

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have liver disease, an underactive thyroid, a heart rhythm problem, or an allergy to fish or shellfish.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Fast or uneven heartbeat, dizziness, fainting
Unusual bleeding or bruising

Last Updated: 1/27/2017