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It is used as an adjuvant to treat various health conditions such as attention deficit disorder, inflammation, skin disorder, arthritis, depression, and anxiety. Omega-3-Fatty acids help increase HDL (good cholesterol), decrease triglycerides, lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and promote wound healing in burn victims. It is also used as a nutritional supplement.

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Take Eicosapentaenoic acid+Docsahexaenoic acid in a dose and duration prescribed by your physician. Avoid breaking or chewing the capsule. Instead, swallow it whole with a glass of water. Your doctor will decide the dose, route of administration, and frequency based on your disease condition and other factors.

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Warnings

Eicosapentaenoic acid+Docsahexaenoic acid is used with caution if you have liver disease and require dose adjustment. Avoid consuming alcohol while on treatment with  Eicosapentaenoic acid+Docsahexaenoic acid as it may increase the risk of side effects and worsen the condition.

Precautions

If you are breastfeeding, pregnant, or planning to get pregnant, ask for a doctor's advice before taking Eicosapentaenoic acid+Docsahexaenoic acid. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are recently taking, including supplements and herbal medicines.

Side Effects

The common side effects that are experienced while you are on the treatment with Docosahaxaaenoic acid + eicosapentaenoic acid dizziness, nausea or vomiting, abdominal distension, pain, constipation, diarrhoea, dyspepsia (indigestion), flatulence, eructation (gas release), heartburn. 

Word Of Advice

You should notify your doctor if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or fish oils to avoid life-threatening problems. Tell your doctor before the treatment commences, if you have bleeding disorders, diabetes, hypotension (low blood pressure), aspirin sensitivity, arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat), have undergone surgery, trauma recently, and liver or kidney diseases. Tell your physician if you are using any blood pressure drugs or blood thinners. Also let your doctor know if you're pregnant or breastfeeding a baby. During treatment, your doctor may periodically check the levels of liver enzymes like ALT and AST.

Frequently Asked Question

• What is Eicosapentaenoic acid+Docsahexaenoic acid prescribed for?
• Eicosapentaenoic acid+Docsahexaenoic acid is prescribed to treat nutritional deficiencies and is used as an adjuvant in the treatment of attention deficit disorder, inflammation, skin disorder, arthritis, depression, and anxiety.

• What are the side effects of Eicosapentaenoic acid+Docsahexaenoic acid?
• Nausea or vomiting, abdominal distension, pain, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia (indigestion), flatulence, eructation (gas release), and heartburn are the common side effects of Eicosapentaenoic acid+Docsahexaenoic acid. 

• Can diabetic patients take Eicosapentaenoic acid+Docosahexaenoic acid?
• Eicosapentaenoic acid+Docsahexaenoic acid may affect blood glucose levels. So, consult your doctor about the possible risks associated with the use of this medicine before taking it.

• Can you drink alcohol while taking  Eicosapentaenoic acid+Docosahexaenoic acid?
• Taking alcohol is unsafe with Eicosapentaenoic acid+Docsahexaenoic acid as it may increase the risk of side effects and worsen the condition.

• Can a pregnant woman take Eicosapentaenoic acid+Docosahexaenoic acid?
• Eicosapentaenoic acid+Docsahexaenoic acid is unsafe to use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects on the developing baby.

• Is Eicosapentaenoic acid Docosahexaenoic acid safe for hypertensive patients?
• Eicosapentaenoic acid+Docosahexaenoic acid may lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients and lead to a severe decrease in blood pressure (hypotension), dizziness and fainting. So, it may be used with caution in patients taking antihypertensive medications.