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.