Hypercholesterolaemia &/or hypertriglyceridaemia in adults when the response to an appropriate & correctly observed diet is inadequate.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult 200 mg daily.
Administration
Should be taken with food: Swallow whole, do not chew/crush.
Contraindications
Severe chronic kidney disease; photoallergy or phototoxic reaction w/ fibrates or ketoprofen; gallbladder disease. Hepatic insufficiency. Childn <18 yr.
Special Precautions
Treat secondary causes of hypercholesterolemia prior to fenofibrate therapy. Raised lipid values w/ estrogen in hyperlipidemic patients. Monitor liver & renal functions. Not to be used in patients w/ galactose intolerance. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn. Elderly >70 yr.
Adverse Reactions
GI signs & symptoms; cutaneous hypersensitivity; increased transaminases; muscle disorders.
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