omega-3 fatty acids-oral (cont.)
PRECAUTIONS: If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor before using this product: diabetes, certain hereditary conditions (e.g., familial adenomatous polyposis), blood/bleeding problems, any allergies (especially to aspirin). Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this product. It is not known if this product passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: aspirin, vitamin supplements (especially containing vitamins A and/or D), "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin), anti-platelet drugs (e.g., clopidogrel, ticlopidine), diabetes medicine (e.g., glyburide, insulin), cyclosporine, etretinate, other natural/herbal products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
NOTES: Do not share this product with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
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