Lipicard 200 mg Capsule

Lipicard 200 mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that contains fenofibrate 200 mg in each capsule. It belongs to the fibrate class of lipid-lowering medicines and is used to help lower high triglycerides and certain other abnormal blood fats. Lipicard 200 mg Capsule is also used in some patients with mixed dyslipidemia when diet and exercise alone are not enough. It is taken by mouth as a capsule and should be used as part of a broader plan that includes diet changes and regular follow-up.

How it works: Fenofibrate helps the body clear triglycerides from the blood and can also raise HDL, the "good" cholesterol, in some people. In capsule form, Lipicard 200 mg is swallowed whole so the medicine is released and absorbed to work on blood fats over time.

Lipicard 200 mg Capsule is a full-strength fenofibrate capsule, so it is not the same as lower-strength starting options that may be used for some patients. This 200 mg capsule may be chosen when a doctor wants a once-daily fenofibrate dose that matches the patient's lipid results, kidney function, and overall treatment plan.

• High triglycerides
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• Low HDL cholesterol in selected patients
• Adjunct to diet and exercise for lipid control

• Swallow the Lipicard 200 mg Capsule whole with water; do not crush, chew, or open it unless your prescriber or pharmacist specifically says otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• This capsule is usually taken with food, because fenofibrate is absorbed better when taken with a meal.
• Follow the exact schedule your doctor gives you; do not take extra capsules to "catch up."
• Continue diet changes, weight control, and exercise even while taking Lipicard 200 mg Capsule.

Each Lipicard 200 mg Capsule provides fenofibrate 200 mg. The medicine is often taken once daily, but the exact dose and schedule depend on the reason for treatment, kidney function, and your response to therapy. Do not take more than the amount your doctor prescribes, because the maximum daily dose must be individualized for this strength and formulation.

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
• Muscle aches, which may be more concerning with this full-strength capsule

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, gallbladder disease, or a history of pancreatitis before using Lipicard 200 mg Capsule.
• This is a higher-strength fenofibrate capsule and should be used only when a clinician has assessed that this dose is appropriate.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, because alcohol can raise triglycerides and increase liver risk.
• Report new muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness right away, especially if you also take a statin.
• Use caution if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding; your prescriber should decide if the benefits outweigh the risks.
• Keep all blood tests and follow-up visits, because liver enzymes, kidney function, and lipid levels may need monitoring.
• Do not use this medicine to treat chest pain or a heart attack; it is not an emergency medicine.

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

Store Lipicard 200 mg Capsule at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.