Pronunciation: FEN oh FYE brate
Brand: Antara, Fenoglide, Lipofen, TriCor, Triglide
48 mg, oval, yellow, imprinted with F1, a
67 mg, capsule, yellow, imprinted with G0511
134 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with G 0522
micronized 200 mg, capsule, orange, imprinted with G 0533
54 mg, oval, yellow, imprinted with G, 351
160 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with G352
43 mg, capsule, orange/pink, imprinted with MYLAN 6088
130 mg, capsule, orange, imprinted with MYLAN 6089
54 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with KLX, 170
160 mg, round, white, imprinted with KLX, 171
67 mg, capsule, orange/white, imprinted with MYLAN FE 67
134 mg, capsule, orange/white, imprinted with MYLAN FE 134
micronized 200 mg, capsule, orange/white, imprinted with MYLAN FE 200
43 mg, capsule, green/white, imprinted with 43, ANTARA LUPIN
130 mg, capsule, green/white, imprinted with 130, ANTARA LUPIN
145 mg, oval, white, imprinted with a, FO
48 mg, oval, white, imprinted with F, 48
130 mg, capsule, green/white, imprinted with LU, C22
160 mg, round, white, imprinted with FH 160
130 mg, capsule, green/white, imprinted with F130, APO
54 mg, oval, white, imprinted with RX900
160 mg, oval, white, imprinted with RX901
50 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with G 246, 50
150 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with G 248, 150
120 mg, oval, white, imprinted with FHI
48 mg, oval, yellow, imprinted with LU, B21
145 mg, oval, white, imprinted with LU, B22
48 mg, oval, yellow, imprinted with a, FI
145 mg, oval, white, imprinted with a, FO
134 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with IG, 471
134 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with G, 581
134 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with IG, 471
134 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with G 0522
160 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with G352
micronized 200 mg, capsule, orange, imprinted with IG, 472
micronized 200 mg, capsule, orange, imprinted with IG, 472
micronized 200 mg, capsule, orange, imprinted with G 0533
43 mg, capsule, green/white, imprinted with LU, C21
67 mg, capsule, pink, imprinted with IG, 470
67 mg, capsule, pink, imprinted with G, 580
67 mg, capsule, pink, imprinted with IG, 470
145 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with a, FO, LOGO
160 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with a, TC
micronized 200 mg, capsule, orange, imprinted with a, SR
48 mg, oblong, yellow, imprinted with a, FI
54 mg, oblong, yellow, imprinted with a, TA
134 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with 1439, 134
160 mg, oval, white, imprinted with LU, J42
micronized 200 mg, capsule, orange, imprinted with 1438, 200
67 mg, capsule, pink, imprinted with 1440, 67
You should not take this medicine if you have liver disease, gallbladder disease, severe kidney disease, or if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Fenofibrate can cause the breakdown of muscle tissue, which can lead to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, unusual tiredness, or dark urine.
Fenofibrate helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides (fatty acids) in the blood. High levels of these types of fat in the blood are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis (clogged arteries).
Fenofibrate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not take fenofibrate if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
Do not breast-feed while using this medicine, and for at least 5 days after your last dose.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Fenofibrate can cause the breakdown of muscle tissue, which can lead to kidney failure. This happens more often in women, in older adults, or people who have kidney disease, diabetes, or poorly controlled hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Fenofibrate is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Some brands of fenofibrate should be taken with meals to help your body better absorb the medicine. Other brands may be taken with or without food. Follow the directions on your medicine label.
Swallow the tablet or capsule whole and do not crush, chew, dissolve, or open it.
You may need frequent medical tests. Even if you have no symptoms, tests can help your doctor determine if this medicine is effective.
Fenofibrate is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include diet, exercise, weight control, and other medications. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning in your eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling).
In rare cases, fenofibrate can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, unusual tiredness, or dark colored urine.
Also call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Some medicines can make fenofibrate much less effective when taken at the same time. If you take any of the following medicines, take your fenofibrate dose 1 hour before or 4 to 6 hours after you take the other medicine.
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect fenofibrate, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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