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Drug Details

MAXEPA

• Drug Class Description
  Omega-3 marine triglycerides.
• Generic Name
  Eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid
• Presentation
  Maxepa Capsules: 1g (approximately 1.1mL) containing eicosapentaenoic acid 18%, docosahexaenoic acid 12%. Maxepa Liquid: Eicosapentaenoic acid 18%, docosahexaenoic acid 12%.
• Description
  Maxepa: clear soft gelatin capsules.
• Indications
  Hypertriglyceridaemia in patients at risk from ischaemic heart disease or pancreatitis.
• Adult Dosage
  5 capsules or 5 mL liquid twice daily with food.
• Child Dosage
  Not recommended.
• Special Precautions
  Bleeding disorders, non-insulin dependent diabetes, anti- inflammatory induced asthma.
• Interactions
  Anticoagulants.
• Adverse Drug Reactions
  Nausea, eructation.