Lancashire and South Cumbria
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7 Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
07-01 Drugs used in obstetrics

Omega-3-acid ethyl esters
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Capsules 1000mg

unlicensed Preterm birth risk reduction.

Please note that not all omega-3-acid ethyl ester products are suitable for this indication. Care should be taken to select products with the approproate docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) content. The recommended daily dose is 500-1000mg of DHA+EPA, where at least 500mg is from DHA.

Examples of suitable products include Strides and Omacor. Omacor is significantly more expensive than generic options and should only be supplied when other suitable products are unavilable.

Link  MHRA: Omega-3-acid ethyl ester medicines (Omacor/Teromeg 1000mg capsules): dose-dependent increased risk of atrial fibrillation in patients with established cardiovascular diseases or cardiovascular risk factors
Link  NHSE: NORTH WEST GUIDELINE PRETERM BIRTH

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