Omega-3 Capsules Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids: they are essential for human health but the body cannot make them. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in fish, such as salmon, tuna, and halibut, other seafood including algae and krill, some plants, and nut oils. Also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), omega-3 fatty acids play an important role in brain function, as well as normal growth and development.
It may reduce the risk of heart disease.
Medical uses of Omacor Capsules based on the benefits of Omega 3
- Helps with depression and anxiety
- Improve eye health
- Promoting brain health during pregnancy
- Improve risk factors for heart disease
- Reduce symptoms of metabolic syndrome
- Helps in cases of inflammation
- Helps in cases of autoimmune diseases
- Improving psychological disorders
- Helps with age-related mental decline and Alzheimer's disease
- May help prevent cancer
- Reducing fat in the liver
- May improve bone and joint health
- Relieves menstrual pain
- Omega-3 fatty acids may improve sleep
- Omega-3 fats are good for your skin
How to use Omacor capsules
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist tells you.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Doses may be changed in special circumstances, so always follow your doctor or pharmacist's instructions.
- If you take more medicine than you should, talk to your doctor or go to hospital straight away.
- If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose
- Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for a missed dose.
Side effects of Omacor capsules
Although the following side effects are not common to everyone, some patients may complain of: unpleasant taste, bad breath, foul-smelling sweat, headache, and gastrointestinal symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, and diarrhea.
Use of Omacor capsules during pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Your doctor will discuss the potential risks and benefits of using this medication during pregnancy and breast-feeding
Warnings and precautions while using Omacor Capsules
- Follow all instructions on the package.
- Use the product exactly as directed on the package.
- Before taking this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this product.
- Omega-3 supplements may interact with medications that affect blood clotting.
- It is not certain whether people with seafood allergies can safely take fish oil supplements.
How to store Omacor capsules?
- Store at a temperature below 25 degrees Celsius
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Must be stored in the original packaging to protect it from moisture.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton/strip/label. The expiration date refers to the last day of the month.