Omega-3-acid ethyl esters and Pacnex

• Generic Name: omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Divista, Fish Oil, Lovaza, MegaKrill, Nature's Bounty Red Krill Oil, Prenatal DHA, TheraTears Nutrition, Vascazen, Vayarin, Wellbaby DHA, Sea-Omega, Marine Lipid Concentrate, Super-EPA, MaxEPA, Proepa, Omega-500, EPA Fish Oil, Omega-3, Icar Prenatal Essential Omega-3, Omacor, Sea-Omega 30, Sea-Omega 70, Mi-Omega, Mi-Omega NF, Animi-3, MaxiVision Omega-3 Formula, MaxiTears Dry Eye Formula, Fish Oil Ultra, TherOmega, Animi-3 with Vitamin D, Flex Omega Benefits, Dry Eye Omega Benefits, Cardio Omega Benefits, Mom's Omega Advantage, Omega Essentials, Omega Essentials Basic, TherOmega Sport, Triple Strength Red Krill Oil, Salmon Oil, Dual Spectrum Omega-3, Disney Omega-3 Gummies, Epanova, Ovega-3 Vegetarian, Omega-3 D-3 Wellness Pack, Vayacog, Vayarin Plus, Triklo

Omega-3-acid ethyl esters are used together with a proper diet to lower very high triglyceride (fat-like substance) levels in the blood. Omega-3-acid ethyl esters may help prevent medical problems caused by clogged blood vessels such as heart attacks and strokes.

Omega-3-acid ethyl esters is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: benzoyl peroxide topical
• Dosage Forms: cloth
• Other Brand Names: Acne-Clear, Benzac AC, BenzePro, Benziq, Brevoxyl Acne Wash Kit, Clearskin, Fostex Wash 10%, NeoBenz Micro, Neutrogena Acne Mask, Oscion, Oxy Daily Wash, Oxy-10, Pacnex, PanOxyl, Persa-Gel, Riax, SoluCLENZ Rx, Triaz, BP Foaming Wash, BPO-10 Wash, BPO-5 Wash, Effaclor Duo, Neutrogena Clear Pore, PanOxyl Wash, PanOxyl-4 Creamy Wash, PanOxyl-8 Creamy Wash, BenzEFoam, Brevoxyl, Inova

Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect, which allows excess oils and dirt to be easily washed away from the skin.

Pacnex (for the skin) is used to treat acne.

There are many brands and forms of benzoyl peroxide available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

Pacnex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.