Fenolip 160 mg Tablet

Fenolip 160 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 160 mg of fenofibrate in each tablet. It belongs to the fibrate class, which is used to help lower high triglycerides and sometimes raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol in adults. Doctors may prescribe Fenolip 160 mg Tablet as part of a plan to reduce the risk linked to abnormal blood fats, along with diet and other lifestyle changes. This Fenolip 160 mg Tablet is made by Cipla, India, and comes in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Fenofibrate in Fenolip 160 mg Tablet works by activating a receptor in the body that helps break down triglycerides and improves how fats are handled in the blood. As a tablet, it is taken by mouth and works gradually to improve lipid levels rather than giving an immediate effect.

Fenolip 160 mg Tablet is a higher-strength fenofibrate tablet, so it is not the same as a low-dose starter product. A doctor may choose this 160 mg tablet when a patient needs a fuller fenofibrate dose and can tolerate the medicine, rather than the 145 mg tablet. Because the strength is higher, it is meant for people whose prescriber has already decided this specific dose is appropriate.

• High triglycerides
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• Low HDL cholesterol as part of lipid treatment
• Supportive treatment with diet for abnormal blood fats
• Reducing risk related to severe triglyceride elevation

• Swallow Fenolip 160 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it exactly as your doctor prescribes; do not change the dose on your own.
• This tablet is usually taken with food if your prescriber or label directs it, because food can improve absorption for some fenofibrate tablets.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist says it is safe to do so.
• Keep following the low-fat diet and exercise plan recommended with fenofibrate treatment.

Each Fenolip 160 mg Tablet provides 160 mg of fenofibrate. It is often taken once daily, but your doctor decides the right schedule and whether this strength is appropriate for you. Do not take more than the prescribed amount in a day, and do not use this higher-strength tablet as a substitute for another fenofibrate product unless your prescriber tells you to.

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

Common side effects of Fenofibrate may include:

• Stomach pain or upset stomach
• Nausea
• Back pain
• Headache
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Mild diarrhea
• Muscle aches, which may be more concerning at a higher strength if they become severe

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, gallbladder disease, kidney disease, or a history of muscle problems.
• Fenolip 160 mg Tablet may not be suitable if you have severe kidney disease or active liver problems.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, since it can worsen triglycerides and increase liver risk.
• Report unexplained muscle pain or weakness right away, especially if you also take a statin.
• Use caution if you are older or have other medical conditions that can make side effects more likely.
• Let your prescriber know about pregnancy, plans to become pregnant, or breastfeeding before using this medicine.
• This higher-strength tablet should only be used under medical supervision, not for self-adjusting cholesterol treatment.

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

Store Fenolip 160 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light, and keep it in the original strip/box until use.