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Indications & Uses
Gelicon is a hypolipidemic medicine used alongside diet control. It is prescribed for type IIa, type IIb, type III, type IV and type V hyperlipoproteinemia.
Dosage Reference
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Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
The usual dose taken by mouth is 1.2 gm daily, split into 2 doses, taken 30 minutes before the morning and evening meals. Depending on response, the physician may adjust the dose anywhere between 0.9 and 1.5 gm daily.
Side Effects
Gemfibrozil most often affects the digestive system, causing abdominal discomfort or an upset stomach, often felt as pain in the upper abdomen. Less commonly, it may cause itching, skin rash, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, and pain in the arms or legs; muscle aches occur rarely.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Risk versus benefit should be weighed for breastfeeding mothers before this medicine is used. Before starting long-term treatment, it is advisable to check lipid profile, blood counts, kidney function, and liver function tests, along with an annual eye examination.
Contraindications
Gemfibrozil should not be used by people with a history of alcoholism, liver problems, gallstones, or known hypersensitivity to the drug. It is also contraindicated during pregnancy.