Fenacor 160 mg Tablet

Fenacor 160 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 160 mg of fenofibrate in each tablet. It belongs to the fibrate class of lipid-lowering medicines and is used to help reduce high triglycerides and other abnormal cholesterol levels. Fenacor 160 mg Tablet is not a pain medicine and it does not work as a quick fix; it is used as part of a long-term plan that may also include diet and exercise. This exact tablet strength is a higher-strength fenofibrate option for patients whose doctor has decided they need this dose.

How it works: Fenofibrate helps your body break down and clear certain fats from the blood, especially triglycerides. This tablet form provides a measured 160 mg dose that your doctor may use to help improve your lipid profile over time.

Fenacor 160 mg Tablet delivers 160 mg of fenofibrate in one tablet, which is a higher-strength option than lower-dose fenofibrate tablets. Because it is a stronger tablet, it is generally chosen for people whose triglycerides or lipid levels need this specific dose and who have already been assessed by a doctor. The effect is not usually felt right away; it works gradually on blood fat levels over time.

• High triglycerides
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• Low HDL cholesterol as part of lipid treatment
• To help reduce risk linked to very high blood fats, when prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Fenacor 160 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your prescriber tells you to.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at the same time each day if possible.
• Follow the label about food, since fenofibrate tablet absorption can vary by product and some formulations are taken with meals while others are not; use only the instructions for this exact tablet.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up a missed dose; ask your pharmacist or doctor what to do.
• Keep taking it even if you feel well, because cholesterol and triglycerides usually do not cause symptoms.
• Use this 160 mg strength only as directed, because it is not meant for casual dose changes or self-adjustment.

Each Fenacor 160 mg Tablet provides 160 mg of fenofibrate per tablet. How often it is taken depends on the prescriber’s plan and the patient’s condition; many fenofibrate tablet regimens are taken once daily, but the doctor must decide the correct schedule for this specific product. Do not exceed the prescribed daily amount, and do not change the dose on your own.

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
• Back pain
• Headache
• Mild liver enzyme changes on lab tests
• Muscle aches or weakness, which may be more important to report with a 160 mg strength

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, gallbladder disease, kidney disease, or a history of pancreatitis before using Fenacor 160 mg Tablet.
• This higher-strength tablet should be used only when a clinician has decided the 160 mg dose is appropriate for you.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, since alcohol can worsen triglycerides and increase liver risk.
• Report any unexplained muscle pain, weakness, or dark urine right away, especially if you also take a statin or other cholesterol medicine.
• If you have diabetes, thyroid problems, or a history of high cholesterol-related complications, your doctor may want closer monitoring.
• Do not use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless your clinician specifically instructs you to.
• This medicine does not replace diet, weight management, or exercise measures recommended for cholesterol control.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Statins such as atorvastatin or simvastatin, because muscle risk may increase
• Cyclosporine
• Other medicines that can affect the liver or muscles
• Bile acid sequestrants, which may affect absorption depending on timing

Store Fenacor 160 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.