Shinofen 160 mg Tablet

Shinofen 160 mg Tablet is a prescription fenofibrate medicine in tablet form, with each tablet containing 160 mg of fenofibrate. It belongs to the fibrate class of lipid-lowering medicines and is used to help treat high triglycerides and other abnormal cholesterol levels. Shinofen 160 mg Tablet is often part of a broader plan that includes diet, exercise, and management of other heart risk factors.

How it works: Fenofibrate works by helping your body break down fats in the blood more effectively, which can lower triglycerides and may improve HDL cholesterol. As a tablet, Shinofen 160 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and releases fenofibrate after swallowing so it can act through the bloodstream.

Shinofen 160 mg Tablet is a full-strength fenofibrate tablet that is typically used when a doctor decides a higher-strength option is appropriate for lipid control. Because there are no other strengths or forms of this brand listed here, this 160 mg tablet represents the specific dose available in this product line and may be chosen for adults who need standard once-daily fenofibrate therapy. A clinician will decide if it fits your condition, kidney function, and other medicines.

• High triglycerides
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• Lowering certain blood fats as part of heart risk reduction
• Adjunct to diet and exercise for lipid control

• Swallow the Shinofen 160 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not crush, split, or chew unless your prescriber tells you to.
• It is often taken once daily, with or without food, but follow the directions on your prescription label.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• Keep following the low-fat, heart-healthy diet recommended by your doctor while taking this tablet.
• If your doctor also prescribed a statin or other lipid medicine, use them only as directed.

Each Shinofen 160 mg Tablet provides 160 mg of fenofibrate. For adults, this strength is commonly taken once daily, but the exact schedule and whether it is the right dose depend on your lab results, kidney function, and overall health. Do not exceed the prescribed amount; your doctor decides the dose for you.

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

Common side effects of Fenofibrate may include:

• Headache
• Stomach upset
• Nausea
• Back pain
• Diarrhea
• Mild abdominal pain
• Muscle aches

• Shinofen 160 mg Tablet is a higher-strength fenofibrate tablet that should be used only when a clinician has assessed that this dose is appropriate.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, gallbladder disease, or a history of pancreatitis before starting it.
• Alcohol can raise triglycerides and may increase liver strain, so ask your doctor about drinking while using this medicine.
• Report unexplained muscle pain or weakness right away, especially if you also take a statin.
• This medicine may affect liver and kidney tests, so monitoring may be needed.
• Use caution if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, and ask your doctor first.
• If you feel dizzy or unwell after taking it, avoid driving until you know how it affects you.

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

Store Shinofen 160 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.