Fenocard 40 mg Tablet

Fenocard 40 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 40 mg of fenofibrate in each tablet. It belongs to the fibrate class of lipid-lowering medicines and is used to help treat high triglycerides and certain other abnormal cholesterol levels. Fenocard 40 mg Tablet is not a painkiller or blood pressure medicine; it is taken as part of a treatment plan to improve blood fat levels and reduce cardiovascular risk in appropriate patients.

How it works: Fenofibrate in Fenocard 40 mg Tablet helps your body break down triglycerides and lowers the amount of fat made and carried in the blood. As a tablet, it is swallowed whole so the medicine is absorbed and works throughout the body rather than acting only in one area.

Fenocard 40 mg Tablet is a lower-strength fenofibrate tablet that may be chosen for people who need a smaller starting or adjustment dose, especially if a doctor wants a gentler step into treatment. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this 40 mg tablet represents the product’s available dosing option and should still be used only when a clinician has determined fenofibrate is appropriate.

• High triglycerides
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• Lipid management when prescribed by a doctor
• Adjunct to diet and exercise for abnormal cholesterol

• Swallow Fenocard 40 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not increase the dose or take extra tablets to make it work faster.
• Take it with food if your doctor or pharmacist tells you to, since fenofibrate absorption can depend on the formulation and food may reduce stomach upset.
• Try to take the tablet at the same time each day to help you remember.
• Keep following a low-fat, heart-healthy diet, exercise plan, and any other cholesterol advice from your doctor while taking Fenocard 40 mg Tablet.

Each Fenocard 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of fenofibrate. How often you take it depends on your lab results, kidney function, and overall health; your doctor may prescribe it once daily or adjust the schedule based on your response. The maximum daily amount is determined by the prescriber for this exact product and should not be guessed or changed 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
• Abdominal pain
• Back pain
• Headache
• Mild rise in liver tests

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, gallbladder disease, kidney disease, or a history of pancreatitis before using Fenocard 40 mg Tablet.
• This medicine can increase the risk of muscle injury, especially if you also take a statin or other interacting lipid medicine.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, which can worsen triglycerides and increase liver strain.
• Your doctor may order blood tests to check liver function, kidney function, and lipid levels while you take Fenocard 40 mg Tablet.
• Use caution if you are older or have reduced kidney function, because dosing and safety may need closer monitoring.
• Do not use this medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless a doctor specifically tells you to.
• If you feel dizzy or unwell, use caution when driving or doing tasks that require alertness.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Statins such as atorvastatin or simvastatin
• Cyclosporine or other medicines that can affect the kidneys
• Bile acid sequestrants such as cholestyramine, which can reduce absorption if not spaced apart

Store Fenocard 40 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.