Hypertriglyceridaemia: The daily dose is 4 grams per day taken as a single 4-gram dose (4 capsules) or as two 2-gram doses (2 capsules given twice daily).
The capsules should be taken with food to avoid gastrointestinal disturbances.
There is limited clinical data regarding the use of Omacor in elderly patients over 70 years of age and patients with renal impairment (see Precautions). There is no information regarding the use of Omacor in children and adolescents or in patients with hepatic impairment (see Precautions).