Omega-3 Fatty Acid Capsules

• It is used to lower triglycerides.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine (omega-3 fatty acid capsules). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• If you are allergic to fish, fish oil, or shellfish, talk with your doctor.
• Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor.
• Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.
• Talk with your doctor before you drink alcohol.
• If you have a heart rhythm problem called atrial fibrillation (Afib) or flutter, talk with your doctor. People with these health problems have had them happen more often while taking omega-3 fatty acids, especially in the first few months.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

Use this medicine (omega-3 fatty acid capsules) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• Some drugs may need to be taken with food or on an empty stomach. For some drugs it does not matter. Check with your pharmacist about how to take this medicine.
• Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, open, or melt.
• If you have trouble swallowing, talk with your doctor.
• To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
• Keep taking this medicine (omega-3 fatty acid capsules) as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

• Store at room temperature. Do not freeze.
• Protect from light.
• Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs.

Do not use Marine Oils like Krill Oil if you are allergic to fish, shrimp or any other type of seafood. Be sure to check the label on the Krill Oil package to look for other active or inactive ingredients that may cause an allergy. If you are not sure, ask your pharmacist.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist about using this medicine if you have:

• Diabetes
• Liver disease
• A pancreas disorder
• Blood clotting disorder or risk of stroke
• Upcoming surgery or procedure that might increase your risk for bleeding
• Underactive thyroid
• If you drink more than two alcoholic beverages per day

It is not known whether Krill Oil will harm an unborn baby, although certain prescription omega-3 fatty acids (Lovaza) have a Pregnancy Rating C. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using Krill Oil. It is not known whether omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids pass into breast milk or if this could harm a nursing baby. Do not use Krill Oil without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give this medication to anyone under 18 years old.1
See also: Fish Oil and Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings (in more detail)

Use Krill Oil exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Swallow the Krill Oil capsule whole. Do not puncture or open the capsule. Krill Oils may work best if taken with with food, although

Marine Oils like Krill Oil are only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.

Store Krill Oil at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze.