Description
Uses:
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Helps reduce high cholesterol and triglyceride levels
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Lowers LDL (bad cholesterol) and increases HDL (good cholesterol)
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Fenofibrate helps reduce very high triglycerides, preventing pancreatitis
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Used in patients with mixed dyslipidemia (both high cholesterol and high triglycerides)
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Reduces risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart disease
Dosage:
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Usually taken once daily or as prescribed by the doctor
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Dose depends on lipid profile and patient response
How to Use:
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Take the tablet with food, preferably a meal
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Swallow whole with water
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Take at the same time every day
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Continue lifestyle changes like low-fat diet and exercise for better results
Precautions:
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Avoid if you have severe liver or kidney disease
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Not recommended in gallbladder disease
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Inform doctor if you consume alcohol regularly
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Not to be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding
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Inform doctor about all medicines, especially statins, anticoagulants, or diabetes medicines
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Periodic liver function tests and lipid tests may be required
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Report unexplained muscle pain or dark urine immediately
Side Effects:
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Muscle pain or weakness
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Stomach discomfort or indigestion
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Nausea
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Headache
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Elevated liver enzymes
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Rare: severe muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis) or gallstones—seek medical help if severe pain or jaundice occurs
Storage:
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Store below 30°C and protect from moisture.







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