Fenocor 35 mg Tablet

Fenocor 35 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains fenofibrate 35 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the fibrate class of lipid-lowering medicines and is used to help treat high triglycerides and certain cholesterol problems. Fenocor 35 mg Tablet is part of a heart and blood pressure care category because lowering abnormal fats in the blood can help reduce cardiovascular risk as directed by a clinician.

How it works: Fenofibrate in Fenocor 35 mg Tablet helps the body break down and remove certain fats from the blood, especially triglycerides. It also can raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol and lower some forms of LDL and triglyceride-rich particles over time.

Fenocor 35 mg Tablet is the lower-strength tablet in this brand line, and a doctor may choose it when a smaller fenofibrate dose is appropriate or when dose adjustment is needed for a particular patient. Compared with the Fenocor 105 mg Tablet, this 35 mg strength gives less fenofibrate per tablet, so it is not interchangeable on a milligram-for-milligram basis without medical guidance.

• High triglycerides
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• Adjunct to diet for abnormal blood lipids
• Lowering triglyceride-related pancreatitis risk in selected patients

• Take Fenocor 35 mg Tablet by mouth exactly as prescribed.
• Swallow the tablet whole with water unless your prescriber or pharmacist gives different instructions.
• Take it with food if your prescription directions say so, because some fenofibrate products are taken with meals for better absorption.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless the tablet is scored and your pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• Keep following a low-fat, cholesterol-conscious diet and exercise plan while taking this medicine.

Each Fenocor 35 mg Tablet provides 35 mg of fenofibrate. The usual number of tablets taken per day and whether it is taken once daily or in divided doses depends on the specific prescription, kidney function, and the reason it was prescribed; your doctor decides the exact regimen. Do not take more than the prescribed daily amount, and do not change from Fenocor 35 mg Tablet to Fenocor 105 mg Tablet unless your prescriber tells you to do so.

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

Common side effects of Fenofibrate may include:

• Upset stomach
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Headache
• Back pain
• Mild increase in liver tests or muscle aches may occur

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, gallbladder disease, kidney disease, or a history of pancreatitis before using Fenocor 35 mg Tablet.
• This medicine is not for everyone with high cholesterol; it is mainly used for triglyceride-related lipid disorders and should be paired with diet changes.
• Using alcohol heavily can raise triglycerides and may reduce the benefit of treatment.
• Report unexplained muscle pain or weakness promptly, especially if you also take a statin or other cholesterol medicine.
• Use caution if you are older or have reduced kidney function, because dose selection may need adjustment.
• Tell your clinician about diabetes, hypothyroidism, or seizure medicines, as these can affect muscle risk or lipid control.
• Do not drive or do tasks that require alertness if you feel dizzy or unwell after taking the tablet.

• Warfarin or other blood thinners
• Statins such as simvastatin or atorvastatin
• Cyclosporine
• Colchicine
• Bile acid sequestrants such as cholestyramine or colestipol

Store Fenocor 35 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.