Fenolip 200 mg Capsule

What is Fenolip 200

Fenolip 200 mg is a medicine used to regulate high Cholesterol and Triglyceride levels in the blood.

High Cholesterol levels trigger the occurrence of Cardiovascular diseases.

Fenolip contains Fenofibrate as its active ingredient.

Cipla Limited manufactures this product.

Uses of Fenolip 200 mg

Fenolip 200 is widely used to regulate high Cholesterol levels and fatty acids in the blood.

High Cholesterol level increases the risk of Cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack, Stroke, and Angina (chest pain).

Fenolip helps to overcome this work and prevent these illnesses.

How Fenolip 200 mg works

Fenofibrate is the primary component of this medicine.

It belongs to the class of drugs known as Antilipemic agents.

Fenolip 200mg works by accelerating the body's natural processes for bad Cholesterol removal.

It lowers the deposition of bad Cholesterol and Triglycerides (fatty acids) along the artery walls.

This action reduces the risk of Cardiovascular illness, Angina (chest discomfort), strokes, and heart attacks.

Dosage

Take Fenolip 200 as directed by your physician.

Your physician may occasionally adjust your dosage depending on the severity of your condition.

How to take Fenolip 200

Swallow the medicine whole at once.

Do not crush, chew, dissolve, or break the capsule.

Take this medicine with food to enhance the body's absorption.

Follow the directions on the label of your medication.

Missed dose

Take the missed dose of medication as soon as you remember.

However, skip the missed one if it is almost time for your next dosage.

Take only one dose simultaneously to compensate for the missed one.

Taking more than one dose may result in an overdose.

Overdose

Do not consume more than the recommended amounts to avoid overdosing on the medicine.

In case of an overdose, seek medical advice immediately.

Strengths and Substitutes of Fenolip 200

Fenolip is available in several dosage forms, including:

• Fenolip 145 mg tablet
• Fenolip 160 mg tablet
• Fenolip 250 mg capsule

Additionally, there are other Fenofibrate-containing substitutes for Fenolip, such as:

• Fenofibric 35 mg tablet
• Fenofibric 105 mg tablet
• Finate 160 mg
• Lipicard 160 mg
• Lipicard 200 mg
• Gruber capsule
• TGR tablet

Side effects of Fenolip 200

Fenolip 200 may result in common to rare adverse effects, such as:

• Runny nose
• Fever
• Headache
• Weakness
• Sore throat
• Constant sneezing
• Appetite loss
• Abdominal pain
• Stomach ache after eating
• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
• Chest pain

Most effects are temporary and shall disappear once your body gets used to the medicine.

In case the problem persists, consult your medical practitioner.

Interactions

This medication may not function well with some conditions, other medicines, or foods.

Before using Fenolip 200, discuss your medical history and the medications you are already taking with your doctor.

Drug Interaction

Fenolip 200 is known to interact with the following drugs:

• Cholestyramine
• Colesevelam
• Colestipol
• Colchicine
• Crestor
• Blood thinning medications (like Warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven, etc.)
• Medicines that weaken the immune system
• Other Cholesterol-lowering medicines

Disease Interactions

If you have any of the following medical conditions, you shouldn't take this medicine:

• Liver disease
• Gall bladder problems
• Kidney disease
• Biliary Cirrhosis
• HDL Cholesterol
• Rhabdomyolysis
• Hematological changes

Food Interactions

When taking Fenolip 200, avoid food items high in Cholesterol and fats.

Also, Fenofibrate in this capsule may increase Nicotine levels in the blood.

Therefore, reduce or avoid taking Nicotine with this medicine.

Precautions

Adhere to the following precautions before using Fenolip 200:

• Inform your physician if you are allergic to Fenofibrate or any of the substances in this medicine
• Disclose all prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or intend to use to your doctor
• Do not take this medicine if you have Renal, Liver, or Gall Bladder illnesses
• Inform your physician if you use or have consumed excessive amounts of alcohol and if you have or have had Diabetes or Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland)
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to conceive, or become pregnant while taking it
• Do not take Fenolip 200 if you are breastfeeding

Storage

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container.

Keep it at room temperature and out of the reach of excessive heat and moisture.

Do not keep the capsules in moist places like the bathroom.

Keeping this medication out of children's sight and reach is essential.