Omacor 1000mg 28 Soft Capsules support heart and blood fat health for adults. They contain highly purified omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA from fish oil. Doctors use Omacor to help lower raised triglycerides when diet changes alone are not enough. The capsules can also support care after a heart attack as part of a wider plan.

Key Features

• Targeted triglyceride support: Helps lower high blood triglyceride levels when diet changes are not enough.
• Heart health focus: Provides EPA and DHA, which support heart function and lipid balance.
• Highly purified formula: Contains refined omega 3 ethyl esters for reliable therapeutic dosing.
• Doctor prescribed use: Used under supervision for high triglycerides and post–heart attack care plans.
• Convenient soft capsules: Easy to swallow soft gels
• Evidence based treatment: Clinical studies show significant triglyceride reduction at recommended doses.

What is Omacor 1000mg used for?

Omacor 1000mg is used to treat raised triglyceride levels in the blood. It is prescribed when diet and lifestyle changes have not lowered triglycerides enough. Doctors may also use Omacor as part of ongoing care after a heart attack. It belongs to a group of medicines that help reduce triglycerides in adults. Always follow your doctor’s plan on how this medicine fits into your care.

Can Omacor 1000mg be taken with other medicines?

Omacor can be used with some other lipid medicines such as statins when needed. It may affect bleeding risk if taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines. Your doctor may check clotting tests if you use blood thinners alongside Omacor. Always tell your doctor and pharmacist about all medicines and supplements you take. Never start, stop or change other medicines without professional advice while on Omacor.

How long does Omacor 1000mg take to work?

Triglyceride levels usually start to change after several weeks of regular Omacor use. Your doctor will arrange blood tests to review your response. Treatment is often long term as part of a wider plan for lipid health. Keep taking the capsules as prescribed even if you feel well. At review visits your doctor may adjust your dose or stop treatment if needed.

Patient Information Leaflet

Active ingredient:

• 1000 mg omega-3-acid ethyl esters, containing:
  • 460 mg eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) ethyl ester
  • 380 mg docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) ethyl ester

Other ingredients (capsule shell and excipients):

• Gelatin
• Glycerol
• Medium-chain triglycerides
• Lecithin (soya)
• Purified water
• 4 mg d-alpha-tocopherol (mixed with a vegetable oil, e.g. soya oil) as antioxidant
• Capsule contains pale yellow oil inside a transparent soft-gelatin shell

• Take this medicine exactly as advised by your doctor.
• Swallow the capsules with water.
• May be taken with food.
• Your doctor will tell you how many capsules to take each day.

• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use after the expiry date shown on the carton and label (the expiry date refers to the last day of that month).
• Do not store above 25°C.
• Do not freeze.
• Do not dispose of via wastewater or household waste; ask a pharmacist about proper disposal.

Common (1 in 10 to 1 in 100)

• Stomach problems: abdominal distension, pain, constipation, diarrhoea, indigestion (dyspepsia), gas, belching (eructation)
• Acid reflux
• Feeling sick (nausea)
• Being sick (vomiting)

Uncommon (1 in 100 to 1 in 1,000)

• High blood sugar levels
• Gout
• Dizziness
• Problems with taste
• Headache
• Low blood pressure
• Nosebleed
• Blood in stools
• Rash

Rare (1 in 1,000 to 1 in 10,000)

• Allergic reactions
• Itchy rash (hives or urticaria)
• Liver disorders, with possible changes in blood test results

Frequency unknown

• Itching

Important

If any side effects become serious, or if you notice any not listed, contact a doctor or pharmacist.
Side effects can also be reported through the national reporting system (Yellow Card Scheme in the UK).