What is Vascepa? Uses, warnings & side effects

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush, break, chew, dissolve, or open it.

Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.

Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush, break, chew, dissolve, or open it.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Oral routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to icosapent ethyl (an omega-3 fatty acid also known as EPA).

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Increase risk of heart rhythm problemsIncrease risk of bleeding

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, diabetes, heart rhythm problems, pancreas problems, or an underactive thyroid. Tell your doctor if are allergic to fish or shellfish, or if you drink alcohol.

Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

Some medicines can affect how icosapent ethyl works. Tell your doctor if you are also using aspirin, clopidogrel, or a blood thinner (including warfarin).

Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.