Omega-3 fatty acid

Information about Omega-3 fatty acid

Omega-3 fatty acid uses

Omega-3 fatty acid is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.

How omega-3 fatty acid works

Omega-3 fatty acid maintains good health and nutrition (mainly heart, blood vessels, brain and eye).

Common side effects of omega-3 fatty acid

Nausea, Vomiting, Flatulence

Available Medicine for Omega-3 fatty acid

  • ₹200 to ₹573
    Allergan India Pvt Ltd
    3 variant(s)
  • ₹208
    Sunways India Pvt Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹168 to ₹211
    Alniche Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
    2 variant(s)
  • ₹225
    Prevento Pharma
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹180
    Indchemie Health Specialities Pvt Ltd
    1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Omega-3 fatty acid

  • Omega-3 fatty acid is used along with other medicines to lower the level of triglycerides (fat) in adults. It should be taken in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet.
  • It also reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.
  • Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach. Do not break, crush, dissolve, or chew the capsule.
  • Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your triglyceride, bad cholesterol and liver function levels while you take this medicine.
  • Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, problems with your pancreas, liver, thyroid or if you are allergic to fish.


Content on this page was last updated on 13 April, 2021, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)