TGR Tablet

TGR Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains fenofibrate, a lipid-lowering medicine in the fibrate class. Each TGR Tablet contains fenofibrate as labeled by the manufacturer, Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd., and it is used to help treat high triglycerides and certain other abnormal cholesterol levels. It may also be prescribed to lower the risk of pancreatitis in people with very high triglycerides when diet alone is not enough. TGR Tablet is not a quick-fix medicine; it works best when taken regularly along with diet and other lifestyle changes.

How it works: Fenofibrate in TGR Tablet activates a receptor in the body that helps break down fats in the blood and reduces the liver’s production of triglycerides. As a tablet, it is swallowed and absorbed to work throughout the body over time, rather than giving immediate symptom relief.

Because there are no other TGR strengths or forms listed here, this TGR Tablet is the only available version of this brand and should be used exactly as prescribed. The tablet is suited for patients whose doctor has decided fenofibrate is appropriate for their lipid levels and who can swallow tablets. A clinician may choose TGR Tablet when a fibrate medicine is needed to target triglycerides more directly than many cholesterol medicines do.

• High triglycerides
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• Adjunct to diet for lipid control
• Reduction of pancreatitis risk in severe hypertriglyceridemia
• Abnormal cholesterol management when prescribed

• Swallow TGR Tablet whole with a full glass of water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop it on your own.
• It is often taken with food for better absorption and fewer stomach side effects, unless your prescriber says otherwise.
• Try to take TGR Tablet at the same time each day to help you remember.
• Keep following a low-fat, cholesterol-conscious diet and exercise plan while taking this medicine.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each TGR Tablet provides fenofibrate as labeled, and the exact dose is determined by your doctor based on your triglycerides, kidney function, and overall response. It is typically taken once daily, but the prescribed schedule can vary by patient and product labeling. Do not exceed the maximum daily amount your prescriber recommends, because higher fenofibrate doses can increase the risk of muscle, liver, and kidney problems.

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
• Headache
• Back pain
• Mild muscle aches, especially if the dose is not well tolerated

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, gallbladder disease, or a history of pancreatitis before using TGR Tablet.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, since alcohol can worsen triglycerides and increase the chance of liver problems.
• Report unexplained muscle pain or weakness right away, especially if you also take a statin.
• This medicine is not for treating chest pain or a heart attack, and it does not work like blood-pressure medicine.
• Use caution if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding; your prescriber should decide if the benefit outweighs the risk.
• Do not use TGR Tablet to replace diet changes; it works best with weight control and reduced saturated fat intake.
• Older adults and people with kidney problems may need closer monitoring because fenofibrate can raise the risk of side effects.

• Statins such as atorvastatin or simvastatin, which can raise muscle-injury risk
• Blood thinners such as warfarin, which may require closer monitoring
• Cyclosporine, which can increase kidney-related risk
• Other lipid medicines, including bile acid sequestrants, which may affect absorption or response
• Diabetes medicines may need review because lipid changes and overall health status can shift during treatment

Store TGR Tablet in the original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.