OMEGA-3 POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS
(oh MAY ga 3 POL ee un SAT yoo ray ted Thick ee AS ids) Brand: Animi-3, Animi-3 with Vitamin D, Cardio Omega Benefits, Divista, Dry Eye Omega Benefits, EPA Fish Oil, Fish Oil, Fish Oil Ultra, Flex Omega Benefits, Icar Prenatal Essential Omega-3, Lovaza, Marine Lipid Concentrate, MaxEPA, MaxiTears Dry Eye Formula, MaxiVision Omega-3 Formula, Mi-Omega NF, Mom's Omega Winning, Omega Essentials, Omega Essentials Basic, Sea-Omega, Sea-Omega 30, TheraTears Nutrition, TherOmega, Vascazen
What is the most significant information I must know about omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids?
• Take this medicine exactly as directed on the label, or as predesigned by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Swallow the omega-3 polyunsaturated capsule intact. Do not puncture or open the capsule.
• This medicine is only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet, exercice, and weight control. Follow your diet, medicine, and exercice routines very closely.
• There may be another drugs that can interact with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Speak your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.
• Stop using this medicine and get abnormal medical help if you think you have used too many medication, or if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Smaller serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all. Conversation to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or is especially bothersome.
What is omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids?
• Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are found in oil from determined types of fish, vegetables, and another plant sources. These fatty acids are not made by the body and should be consumed in the diet. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids work by lowering the body's manufacture of triglycerides. Tall levels of triglycerides can lead to coronary artery malady, heart malady, and stroke.
• Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are used together with diet and exercice to help lower triglyceride levels in the blood.
• Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
What must I discuss with my health care provider till taking omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids?
• Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to fish or soybeans.
• Ask a doctor or pharmacist about using this medication if you have:
· diabetes;
· liver disease;
· a pancreas disorder;
· underactive thyroid;
· if you drink more than 2 alcoholic beverages for day.
• FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids will harm an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
• It is not known whether omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids pass into breast milk or if this could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Do not give this medicine to anyone under 18 years old.
How must I take omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids?
• Use exactly as directed on the label, or as predesigned by your doctor. Do not use in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Swallow the omega-3 polyunsaturated capsule intact. Do not puncture or open the capsule.
• This medicine works excellent if you take it with food.
• To be certain this medicine is helping your condition, your blood may need to be tested often. Visit your doctor regularly.
• This medicine is only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet, exercice, and weight control. Follow your diet, medicine, and exercice routines very closely.
• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
What must I avoid while taking omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids?
• Avoid eating foods that are tall in thick or cholesterol. This medicine will not be as effective in lowering your triglycerides if you do not follow the diet plan recommended by your doctor.
• Avoid drinking alcohol. It can magnify triglycerides and may create your condition worse.
What are the possible side effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids?
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
· fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
· chest pain; or
· uneven heartbeats.
• Smaller serious side effects may include:
· back pain;
· unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth;
· upset stomach, belching; or
· mild skin rash.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What another drugs will affect omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids?
• Speak your doctor about all another medicines you use, especially:
· estrogens (birth control pills or hormone replacement);
· a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven);
· a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin, Tenoretic), carvedilol (Coreg), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), metoprolol (Dutoprol, Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran), sotalol (Betapace), and others; or
· a diuretic (water pill) such as chlorothiazide (Diuril), hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL, Microzide), chlorthalidone (Hygroton, Thalitone), indapamide (Lozol), metolazone (Mykrox, Zaroxolyn), and others.
• This list is not complete and another drugs may interact with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Speak your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist can provide more information about omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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