Fenolip 250 mg Capsule

Fenolip 250 mg Capsule is an oral fenofibrate medicine used to help lower unhealthy blood fats. Each capsule contains 250 mg of fenofibrate, a fibrate lipid-lowering drug, and it is prescribed for conditions such as high triglycerides and mixed dyslipidemia. Fenolip 250 mg Capsule is not an emergency treatment for a sudden cholesterol problem, but a longer-term medicine used as part of a heart-healthy treatment plan. Your doctor may use it along with diet and other lifestyle changes when blood lipid levels need treatment.

How it works: Fenofibrate in Fenolip 250 mg Capsule helps the body break down triglycerides and other fats more effectively. It also may help raise HDL, the “good” cholesterol, while lowering levels of harmful lipids in the blood.

Fenolip 250 mg Capsule is a higher-strength fenofibrate capsule than the 200 mg capsule we also sell. Because it delivers 250 mg in each capsule, it may be chosen for patients whose prescriber wants this specific strength and formulation after checking their lab results, other medicines, and medical history. It is not a starter strength for everyone, and the dose should be matched to the person rather than adjusted on your own.

• High triglycerides
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• Adjunct to diet for lipid control
• Reducing certain blood fat levels in selected patients
• Doctor-directed treatment of abnormal cholesterol patterns

• Swallow the Fenolip 250 mg Capsule whole with water; do not crush, chew, or open the capsule.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, because the 250 mg strength is a specific doctor-selected dose.
• Take with food if your prescriber or the product instructions advise it, since fenofibrate is often better absorbed with meals.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to help you remember it.
• Do not take extra capsules to make up for a missed dose unless your doctor tells you to.
• If you are also using a cholesterol-lowering diet, continue it while taking Fenolip 250 mg Capsule.

Each Fenolip 250 mg Capsule provides 250 mg of fenofibrate. Depending on your condition and kidney function, a doctor may prescribe it once daily or in another doctor-directed schedule; do not change how often you take it on your own. The maximum daily amount is determined by your prescriber and should not be exceeded.

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

Common side effects of Fenofibrate may include:

• Stomach pain or abdominal discomfort
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Back pain
• Headache
• Mild increase in liver tests
• Muscle aches, which may be more concerning with the 250 mg strength if you are sensitive or take interacting medicines

• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or gallbladder disease.
• Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol, because alcohol can worsen triglycerides and may affect treatment goals.
• Fenolip 250 mg Capsule is a higher strength, so dose selection should be individualized by a clinician rather than assumed from lower strengths.
• Your doctor may monitor liver enzymes, kidney function, and lipid levels during treatment.
• Report any new muscle pain or weakness right away, especially if you also take a statin.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using fenofibrate.
• This medicine does not replace a heart-healthy diet, weight management, or exercise plan.

• Statins such as simvastatin or atorvastatin, which can raise muscle-risk when combined
• Blood thinners such as warfarin, which may need closer monitoring
• Cyclosporine, which can increase kidney risk
• Bile acid sequestrants such as cholestyramine, which can reduce absorption if taken too close together
• Diabetes medicines, because blood sugar changes may need monitoring

Store Fenolip 250 mg Capsule in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.