Omega-3 fatty acid

Omega-3 fatty acid is a medicine used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies. It is an essential nutrient with good antioxidant property. It is beneficial for healthy heart, blood vessels, brain, and eye in addition to many other health benefits.

Omega-3 fatty acid is best taken with food. This will prevent you from gastrointestinal disturbances. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Take it regularly and at the same time each day to get maximum benefits from it. Do not take it more than or longer than prescribed by the doctor, as that may cause harmful effects.

Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, and flatulence. If any of these side effects do not resolve on their own or get worse, let your doctor know. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking. Use this medicine with caution if you are allergic to fish or fish products.

• Nutritional deficiencies

Nutritional deficiencies
Omega-3 fatty acid contains nutritional supplements that help the body perform various vital functions like maintaining healthy nerve tissue, heart health, improving blood circulation etc. It also contains antioxidants that prevent damage to the body due to chemicals known as free radicals. Taking Omega-3 fatty acid improves general health and enhances the quality of life.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Vomega

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Flatulence

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Omega-3 fatty acid is to be taken with food.

Omega-3 fatty acid maintains good health and nutrition (mainly heart, blood vessels, brain and eye).

• Omega-3 fatty acid is used along with other medicines to lower the level of triglycerides (fat) in adults. It should be taken in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.
• It also reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.
• Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach. Do not break, crush, dissolve, or chew the capsule.
• Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your triglyceride, bad cholesterol and liver function levels while you take this medicine.
• Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, problems with your pancreas, liver, thyroid or if you are allergic to fish.

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