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Indications & Uses
Fenocol is used to treat high cholesterol and triglyceride levels (types IIa, IIb, III, IV and V) in patients who haven't responded well enough to diet and other appropriate measures alone.
Dosage Reference
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Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
For the treatment of adult patients with high cholesterol or mixed hyperlipidemia, the usual starting dose of Fenofibrate is 200 mg per day. For adult patients with high triglycerides, the starting dose ranges from 67 to 200 mg per day. The dose should be tailored to how the individual patient responds to treatment. Fenofibrate should be taken with a meal, as this helps the body absorb the medication more effectively. Or, take it as directed by your registered physician.
Side Effects
Gastrointestinal upset (nausea, loss of appetite, stomach pain), itching, hives, and impotence may occur, along with headache, dizziness, vertigo, tiredness, and hair loss. It can also affect the muscles.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Renal impairment calls for extra caution: rising serum creatinine or non-adherence to the recommended dose can bring on muscle toxicity, so treatment should be stopped if myotoxicity is suspected or creatine kinase levels rise significantly. Liver function tests are advised every 3 months during the first year.
Contraindications
Fenofibrate should not be used by anyone who is hypersensitive to it, has severe kidney or liver impairment, has existing gallbladder disease, is breastfeeding, or has a history of photosensitivity reactions to ketoprofen.