Lipicard 200 mg Capsule (Tricor)

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 drugs and is used to help manage high triglycerides and certain other abnormal cholesterol levels. Doctors may prescribe Lipicard 200 mg Capsule alongside diet and lifestyle changes when blood fat levels need treatment. It is not a cure, but it can help lower the risk linked to very high triglycerides.

How it works: Fenofibrate in Lipicard 200 mg Capsule helps your body break down and clear triglycerides from the blood, which can lower elevated fat levels over time. The capsule is swallowed and absorbed in the digestive tract, where the medicine starts working gradually rather than giving an immediate effect.

Lipicard 200 mg Capsule is a higher-strength fenofibrate capsule, so it is generally chosen for people whose doctor has decided they need this full 200 mg dose. Because this is a stronger fenofibrate capsule than lower-strength options, it may be used when a clinician wants a specific once-daily treatment plan for triglyceride control. The exact strength and schedule should always be based on the patient’s lab results, kidney function, and treatment goals.

• High triglycerides
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• Adjunct to diet for lipid control
• Very high triglycerides when prescribed by a doctor
• Lowering blood fat levels in selected patients

• Swallow the Lipicard 200 mg Capsule whole with water; do not crush, open, or chew it.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, because Lipicard 200 mg Capsule is a full-strength 200 mg fenofibrate capsule.
• Take it with food if your prescriber or label instructions say so, since fenofibrate absorption may be better with a meal.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• Do not take extra capsules to make up for a missed dose; follow your prescriber’s directions.
• Keep taking the capsule even if you feel well, because cholesterol and triglyceride problems often have no symptoms.

Each Lipicard 200 mg Capsule provides 200 mg of fenofibrate per capsule. It is usually taken once daily, but the exact schedule and maximum daily dose should be set by the doctor based on the patient’s condition and response. Do not take more than prescribed, because higher fenofibrate exposure can raise the risk of side effects, especially with a 200 mg capsule.

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

Common side effects of Fenofibrate may include:

• Stomach pain or indigestion
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Back pain
• Runny nose or upper respiratory symptoms
• Muscle aches, which may be more concerning if persistent or severe

• Lipicard 200 mg Capsule is a higher-strength fenofibrate product and should be used only when a doctor has decided this dose is appropriate.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, gallbladder disease, or a history of pancreatitis before starting it.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, because alcohol can worsen triglycerides and strain the liver.
• Report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness right away, especially if you also take a statin medicine.
• Your doctor may order blood tests to check liver function, kidney function, and lipid levels during treatment.
• Tell your prescriber about pregnancy or breastfeeding, since fenofibrate use requires individualized medical advice.
• Use caution if you have diabetes or thyroid problems, because these can affect lipid control and side effect risk.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Statins such as atorvastatin or simvastatin
• Bile acid sequestrants such as cholestyramine or colesevelam
• Cyclosporine
• Other medicines that can affect the kidneys or muscles

Store Lipicard 200 mg Capsule in a dry place at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and light, and keep it out of reach of children.