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What are Burgerstein EPA Capsules 500 mg and when are they used? 

Burgerstein EPA capsules 500 mg contain a concentrate of fish oils with various polyunsaturated, essential fatty acids (omega-3 fatty acids), which are largely absent from our food. The body needs these fatty acids to build up hormone-like substances (prostaglandins, thromboxanes, leukotrienes). A lack of omega-3 fatty acids can influence the development of certain lipid metabolism disorders.

Burgerstein EPA capsules 500 mg are used as a dietary supplement to food with elevated blood lipid levels and to ensure the need for unsaturated fatty acids.

When should Burgerstein EPA Capsules 500 mg not be used?

Burgerstein EPA capsules 500 mg should not be used in the case of disorders of fat digestion caused by diseases of the gallbladder or pancreas or in the case of hypersensitivity to one of the ingredients.

When is caution required when taking Burgerstein EPA capsules 500 mg?

Burgerstein EPA capsules 500 mg contain 28 mg sorbitol per capsule, corresponding to 0.4 mg per kg at a body weight of 70 kg.

Caution is required when taking medication to thin the blood (anticoagulation) at the same time, as their effect can be enhanced by Burgerstein EPA Capsules 500 mg.

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or are taking other medicines (even those you bought yourself!).

Can Burgerstein EPA capsules 500 mg be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Burgerstein EPA Capsules 500 mg should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

How do you use Burgerstein EPA Capsules 500 mg?

Adults and young people from the age of 14

As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule 3 times a day with meals. The capsules are swallowed whole with a glass of water.

Burgerstein EPA capsules 500 mg are not intended for use in adolescents and children under the age of 14.

Stick to the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Burgerstein EPA Capsules 500 mg have?

Rarely, intolerance reactions in the gastrointestinal area, such as diarrhea or abdominal pain, can occur.

The best way to eliminate fish oil burping and occasional nausea is to take fish oils immediately before main meals.

If you notice any side effects, contact your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What else needs to be considered?

Burgerstein EPA capsules 500 mg tightly sealed at room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry place and out of the reach of children.

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «Exp» on the container. designated date.

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. Thispeople have access to the detailed specialist information.

What does Burgerstein EPA Capsules 500 mg contain?

Active ingredients:

Each capsule contains 500 mg fish oil with 150 mg omega-3 fatty acids equivalent to 90 mg eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and 60 mg docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

Excipients:

Vitamin E (E 307); Capsule shell gelatine, glycerol (E 422) and sorbitol solution (E 420).

Registration number

49417 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Burgerstein EPA capsules 500 mg? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Packs of 60 and 180 capsules.

Authorization holder

Antistress AG, Society for Health Protection, 8640 Rapperswil-Jona.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in May 2020.