Research Article

The Pharmacokinetic Profile of a New Gastroresistant Capsule Preparation of Eicosapentaenoic Acid as the Free Fatty Acid

Table 4

Adverse event profile of eicosapentaenoic acid-free fatty acid (EPA-FFA).

(%)Frequency

HV
 Diarrhoea1 (6.7)4
 Nausea 2 (13.3)4
 Abdominal pain/distension 2 (13.3)4
 Epigastric discomfort 2 (13.3)3
 Headache1 (6.7)3
IBD patients
 Diarrhoea 3 (15) 5
 Nausea 2 (10) 4
 Abdominal pain/distension 3 (15) 5
 Epigastric discomfort 3 (15) 3
 Headache 2 (10)4

Frequency is the absolute number of times given adverse events occurred.
HV: healthy volunteers.
IBD: inflammatory bowel disease.