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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:39 PM IST
Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's is used to treat skin problems such as acne, eczema, rosacea (redness in cheeks, nose, and forehead), and psoriasis (red plaques covered with silvery scales). It also treats cyclical mastalgia (breast pain) and premenstrual syndrome symptoms like irritability. It contains Vitamin E (Tocopherol) and Evening Primrose oil, which helps nourish and protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. Also, it reduces skin inflammation and the number of skin cells that cause lesions. It may also help the skin retain moisture, elasticity, firmness, and fatigue resistance. It may cause side effects such as nausea, stomach upset, tiredness, and diarrhoea. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Synonym

PRIMEROSE OIL+TOCOPHEROL (VITE)

Manufacturer/Marketer

Epirus Life Sciences

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

About Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's

Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's belongs to the class of medications called 'Nutritional supplements' used to treat skin problems such as acne, eczema, rosacea (redness in cheeks, nose, and forehead), and psoriasis (red plaques covered with silvery scales). It also treats cyclical mastalgia (breast pain) and premenstrual syndrome symptoms like irritability. Skin problems may occur due to a lack of essential fatty acids, which causes hormonal imbalance and may lead to skin problems like acne, eczema, rosacea, and allergies. On the other hand, mastalgia is breast pain related to the hormonal fluctuations associated with the cyclical, related to menstrual cycle, or non-cyclical.

Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's contains Vitamin E (Tocopherol) and Evening Primrose oil. Vitamin E (Tocopherol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. It helps nourish and protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. Evening Primrose oil plays an important role in regulating hormones and promoting skin elasticity. Evening Primrose oil works by reducing skin inflammation and the number of skin cells that cause lesions. It may also help the skin retain moisture, elasticity, firmness, and fatigue resistance. Together, Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's treats skin problems like acne, eczema, rosacea, cyclical mastalgia (breast pain), and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms such as irritability and bloating.

Take Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's as recommended by your doctor. Some people may experience nausea, stomach upset, tiredness, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor if you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's. If you have a history of blood disorders, seizures (fits), liver disease, kidney disease, or heart problems, please inform your doctor before using Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's. If you are taking any medicines or supplements, talk to your doctor before using Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's. Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's is not recommended to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. You should inform your doctor that you are taking Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's before surgery.

Uses of Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's

Treatment of Acne (pimples), Eczema, Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms, Cyclical Mastalgia.

Medicinal Benefits

Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's contains Vitamin E (Tocopherol) and Evening Primrose oil. Vitamin E (Tocopherol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. It helps nourish and protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. Evening Primrose oil contains gamma-linoleic acid (GLA), linoleic acid (LA), and omega-6 fatty acids, which are important in regulating hormones and promoting skin elasticity. Evening Primrose oil reduces skin inflammation and the number of skin cells that cause lesions. It may also help the skin retain moisture, elasticity, firmness, and fatigue resistance and improve its epidermis. It is highly effective in treating premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms such as irritability and bloating. Also, it reduces inflammation and helps inhibit prostaglandins that cause cyclical breast pain. Together, Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's is used to treat skin problems like acne, eczema, and cyclical mastalgia (breast pain).

Directions for Use

Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's can be taken with or without food, as suggested by the doctor. It should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's

  • Upset stomach
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Diarrhoea
  • Tiredness

Drug Warnings

Do not use Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's if you are allergic to Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's or its contents. It is essential to inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding before using Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's. Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's is not recommended to children unless advised by the doctor.  Let your doctor know if you have a history of blood disorder, seizures (fits), liver disease, kidney disease, or diabetes before using Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's. Please inform your doctor if you are using any other medications, including vitamins, and herbal supplements. Evening Primrose oil in Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's can affect blood clotting and may increase your risk of bleeding. If you need surgery, dental work, or a medical procedure, stop taking Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's at least 2 weeks before surgery.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's may interact with other drugs painkillers (aspirin, naproxen, diclofenac, ibuprofen, indomethacin), anti-cancer drugs (cisplatin, bortezomib, capecitabine, fluorouracil, altretamine, methotrexate), a drug used to treat obesity (orlistat), bile acid sequestrant (colestyramine, colesevelam, colestipol), blood thinner (anisindione, warfarin, dicumarol), used to treat hyperphosphatemia (sevelamer), anti-depressant (citalopram, amitriptyline, imipramine clomipramine, duloxetine), anti-anxiety (diazepam, lorazepam, clonazepam).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid using Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's with other herbal/health supplements like angelica, capsicum, clove, danshen, garlic, red clover, and willow that can affect blood clotting.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Before using Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's, let your doctor know if have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder, seizures (fits), liver or kidney, and heart diseases.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ASPIRIN
  • CISPLATIN
  • BORTEZOMIB
  • CAPECITABINE
  • FLUOROURACIL
  • ALTRETAMINE
  • METHOTREXATE
  • ORLISTAT
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • COLESEVELAM
  • COLESTIPOL
  • ANISINDIONE
  • WARFARIN
  • DICUMAROL
  • SEVELAMER
  • CITALOPRAM
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • IMIPRAMINE
  • CLOMIPRAMINE
  • DULOXETINE
  • DIAZEPAM
  • LORAZEPAM
  • CLONAZEPAM
  • IBUPROFEN
  • DICLOFENAC
  • INDOMETHACIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Consume an adequate amount of protein. Dietary protein provides essential amino acids that your body can not make on its own and must be consumed daily to maintain muscle, bone, and skin health.
  • Exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Physical activity can strongly influence hormonal health.
  • Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.
  • Avoid harsh products on your skin.
  • Do not scratch or pick your skin to avoid infecting the affected area.
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

Special Advise

  • Regular check-ups with your doctor, such as Evening Primrose oil in Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's, may increase the chance of seizures in patients with a history of seizures. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hormonal Imbalance: Hormones are chemicals that are produced by glands (endocrine system) in the body. An imbalance occurs when there is too much or too little hormone in the body. It can be caused by stress or hormone medications. However, hormonal imbalances can also be caused by any medical condition that impacts or involves the endocrine system or glands. Symptoms of hormonal imbalance include unexplained weight gain or weight loss, changes in sensitivity to cold and heat, dehydrated skin or skin rashes, brittle or weak bones, changes in blood sugar concentration, breast tenderness, etc.

Mastalgia (breast pain): is breast pain that is related to the hormonal variations associated with the cyclical and related to the menstrual cycle, or non-cyclical. Normal fibrocystic changes can cause breast pain, swelling, or thick areas. Symptoms include breast tenderness, sharp, burning pain, and tightness in the breast tissue.

Acne vulgaris (acne): Acne is a skin condition caused by hair follicles plugging with oil and dead skin cells. Whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, cysts, and nodules are all types of acne. It commonly occurs in teenagers though all age groups are affected.

Eczema: It is a condition in which skin patches become inflamed, itchy, cracked, and rough.

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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of alcohol with Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's is unknown. Please consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while using Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before using Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before using Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

No studies have investigated the effect of Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's on driving performance or the ability to operate machinery. Drive only if you are physically stable and mentally focused, If you experience drowsiness after taking these medications, you should not drive or operate any machinery or vehicles.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you have any history of liver diseases before using Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you have any history of kidney diseases before using Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's.

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Children

Caution

It is not known whether Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's can be used in children. Hence, please consult your doctor if you concerns.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

SHOP NO. 3, SHREE KRISHNA APPARMENT, SARKHEJ BAVLA ROAD, OPP. EKTA HOTEL, SARKHEJ, AHMEDABAD 382210, GUJARAT
Other Info - MEG0717

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FAQs

Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's is used to treat skin problems such as acne, eczema, rosacea (redness in cheeks, nose, and forehead), and psoriasis (red plaques covered with silvery scales). It also treats cyclical mastalgia (breast pain) and premenstrual syndrome symptoms like irritability.
Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's contains Vitamin E (Tocopherol) and Evening Primrose oil, primarily used to treat skin problems like acne, eczema, cyclical mastalgia (breast pain), and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms like irritability bloating. Tocopherol is an antioxidant that helps nourish and protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. Evening primrose oil plays an important role in regulating hormones and promoting skin elasticity. Evening Primrose oil works by reducing inflammation and helps inhibit prostaglandins that cause cyclical breast pain.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before advising it to you. Primrose oil in Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's is unsafe to use during pregnancy. Do not use Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's without medical advice if you are pregnant.
In some patients, blood thinner when taken along with Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's may increase the time required for the formation of blood clots. Hence, before starting Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's, inform your doctor if you are taking any blood thinner.
Your doctor may probably tell you to stop taking Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's. Evening Primrose oil in Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's causes blood thinning when combined with general anaesthesia before surgery. So, please inform your doctor before surgery if you are taking Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's.
Unless suggested by the doctor, to take Mega Epo-500 Softgel Capsule 10's in morning or night, one should fix a time slot, and they should take it regularly at the same time.

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