Fibrofen 160 mg Tablet

Fibrofen 160 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains 160 mg of fenofibrate in each dose. Fenofibrate belongs to the fibrate class of lipid-lowering medicines, and it is used to help improve abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Doctors may prescribe Fibrofen 160 mg Tablet to lower very high triglycerides and to help reduce the risk of complications from certain lipid disorders. It is not an antibiotic, even though it may have been listed that way by mistake.

How it works: Fenofibrate helps activate a natural process in the body that breaks down triglycerides and changes how the liver handles fats. In tablet form, Fibrofen 160 mg Tablet delivers this medicine orally so it can work throughout the body to improve blood lipid levels over time.

Fibrofen 160 mg Tablet is a higher-strength fenofibrate tablet, so it is typically chosen for adults who have been assessed by a doctor and need a full-strength fenofibrate dose. Because there are no other strengths or forms of this brand listed here, this 160 mg tablet represents the specific tablet strength available for treatment, and it may be used when the prescriber wants a standard adult fenofibrate dose rather than a lower-dose start.

• High triglycerides
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• Supportive treatment for abnormal cholesterol levels
• Severe hypertriglyceridemia in selected patients

• Swallow Fibrofen 160 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it exactly as your doctor tells you, usually once daily.
• Take it with or without food, but follow the same routine each day if possible.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless your prescriber or pharmacist says it is okay.
• Keep taking it even if you feel well, because lipid problems usually do not cause symptoms.
• Use it together with diet changes, exercise, and other lifestyle measures your doctor recommends.

Each Fibrofen 160 mg Tablet provides 160 mg of fenofibrate. The usual frequency is often once daily, but your doctor decides the exact dose and schedule based on your lipid levels, kidney function, and overall health. Do not take more than prescribed; the maximum daily amount depends on the specific medical situation and the prescriber’s instructions.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Fenofibrate may include:

• Stomach upset
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Headache
• Back pain
• Mild increase in liver tests or muscle aches in some patients

• This is a higher-strength fenofibrate tablet, so it should be used only under a doctor’s supervision.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, gallbladder disease, or a history of pancreatitis.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, since alcohol can worsen triglycerides and increase liver risk.
• Report any unexplained muscle pain or weakness right away, especially if you also take a statin.
• Your doctor may order blood tests to check liver enzymes, kidney function, and lipid response.
• Use caution with driving or activities if you feel dizzy or unwell after taking it.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding require medical advice before using fenofibrate.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Statins such as atorvastatin or simvastatin
• Cyclosporine
• Other cholesterol medicines or fibrates
• Medicines that can affect the kidneys

Store Fibrofen 160 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and light.