What is Omega-3-acid ethyl esters used for?

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules are indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe (greater than or equal to 500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia. Usage Considerations: Patients should be placed on an appropriate lipid-lowering diet before receiving omega-3-acid ethyl esters and should continue this diet during treatment with omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules. Laboratory studies should be done to ascertain

How does Omega-3-acid ethyl esters work?

11 DESCRIPTION Omega-3-acid ethyl esters, USP, a lipid-regulating agent, is supplied as a liquid-filled gel capsule for oral administration.

What pharmaceutical form is Omega-3-acid ethyl esters available in?

Omega-3-acid ethyl esters: CAPSULE 1GM CONTAINS AT LEAST 900MG OF THE ETHYL ESTERS OF OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS (ORAL)

What are the side effects of Omega-3-acid ethyl esters?

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions (incidence >3% and greater than placebo) were eructation, dyspepsia, and taste perversion. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc., at 1-866-495-8330 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compare

Who should NOT take Omega-3-acid ethyl esters?

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reaction) to omega-3-acid ethyl esters or any of its components. Omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reaction) to omega-3-acid ethyl esters or any of its components.

Does Omega-3-acid ethyl esters interact with other medications?

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Omega-3-acids may prolong bleeding time. Patients taking omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules and an anticoagulant or other drug affecting coagulation (e.g., anti-platelet agents) should be monitored periodically. (7.1) 7.1 Anticoagulants or Other Drugs Affecting Coagulation Some trials with omega-3-acids demonstrated prolongation of bleeding time. The prolongation of bleeding time reported in these trials has not exceeded normal limits and did not produce cli

Can Omega-3-acid ethyl esters be used during pregnancy?

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary The available data from published case reports and the pharmacovigilance database on the use of omega-3-acid ethyl esters in pregnant women are insufficient to identify a drug-associated risk for major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. In animal studies, omega-3-acid ethyl esters given orally to female rats prior to mating through lactation did not have adverse effects on reproduction or d

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Omega-3-acid ethyl esters

1GM CONTAINS AT LEAST 900MG OF THE ETHYL ESTERS OF OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS, Capsule

INN: OMEGA-3-ACID ETHYL ESTERS

Data updated: 2026-05-02

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Form

CAPSULE

Dosage

1GM CONTAINS AT LEAST 900MG OF THE ETHYL ESTERS OF OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS

Route

ORAL

Storage

Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ Do not freeze. Protect from light. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP, with a child-resistant closure (as required).

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