Lipanthyl 200 mg Capsule

What Fenofibrate is used for:

• Fenofibarte is used along with a diet to reduce levels of “bad” cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood.
• It can also help raise the levels of “good” cholesterol in your body.
• Do not take Fenofibrate
• If you’re allergic to the active substances or any other component of this medicine.
• If you have severe kidney problems.
• If you have liver or gallbladder problems.
• If you are breast-feeding.

Warnings and precautions:

• Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including:
• If you have kidney, liver or gallbladder problems.
• If you have a history of muscle problems.
• If you have diabetes type II.
• If you have hypothyroidism.
• This medicine may cause muscle damage especially if you’re taking a medication that belongs to the “statins” family, if you’re older than 65 years, have diabetes, kidney problems or hypothyroidism.
• This medicine may lead to liver and kidney problems.
• Your doctor might order regular blood tests to monitor their function.

Possible side effects:

• Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash; hives; blisters; itching; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Serious side effects:

• Muscle problems
• Liver problems
• Kidney problem

Very Common side effects:

• Elevated liver enzymes

Other medicines and Fenofibrate:

• Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking.

• Fenofibrate interacts with the following medicines: statins, blood thinners such as Warfarin and Coumadin, immunosupressants such as Ciclosporine and Tacrolimus, and medications like Cholestyramine or Cholsevelam.

How to take Fenofibrate :

• This medicine is intended for adults over the age of 18 years.
• Your doctor should start you on a low-fat diet before taking this medicine.
• Swallow whole.
• Do not chew, break, or crush.
• Some brands of this drug should be taken with food.
• Some brands may be taken with or without food.
• Ask your pharmacist if you need to take your brand with food.
• The usual recommended dose is one capsule or tablet once daily.

How to store Fenofibrate :

• Store at room temperature 68 to 77°F (20 to 25°C).
• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package.
• The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.