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Severe haemorrhagic disorders.
Certain acute and life-threatening conditions eg, collapse and shock, recent cardiac infarction, stroke, embolism, undefined coma status.
Due to lack of experience, Omegaven should not be administered in patients with severe liver or renal insufficiency.
General Contraindications for Parenteral Nutrition: Hypokalaemia, hyperhydration, hypotonic dehydration, unstable metabolism, acidoses.
Omegaven should not be administered in patients known to be allergic to fish or egg protein.
Use in pregnancy & lactation: There is no evidence on the safety of Omegaven during pregnancy or breastfeeding. It should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Use in children: Omegaven should not be used in premature infants, newborns, infants and children due to limited experience.
