Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 19, 2023.
Applies to the following strengths: ethyl esters 1000 mg; 1200 mg; 1000 mg; 500 mg; 50 mg; 1000 mg/5 mL; 200 mg; with Vitamin B Complex; with Vitamin B Complex and Vitamin D; 1050 mg; 350 mg; with Vitamin D; with Vitamin B Complex and chromium; 1100 mg; with Vitamin D and E; 290 mg-200 intl units; 1300 mg; 425 mg; 150 mg; 1600 mg/5 mL; 1220 mg/5 mL; 800 mg; 667 mg; 1400 mg/5 mL
Usual Adult Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Hypertriglyceridemia
1 gram prescription only products:
4 grams orally daily; may be given as a single dose or 2 divided doses.
Comments:
- Assess triglyceride levels carefully before starting therapy and identify other possible causes (e.g. diabetes, hypothyroidism, medications) and manage appropriately.
- Patients should be on a lipid lowering diet prior to using this medication, and continue the diet during use of this medication.
- Capsules should be swallowed whole; do not break, crush, chew or dissolve capsules.
- In clinical trials, the medication was administered with meals.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
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Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
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