Fenofibrate
Also sold as: Lipanthyl, Tricor
Prescription neededCholesterol medicines
Comes as:TabletCapsule
Also sold as: Lipanthyl, Tricor
Usual adult dose depends on the product: for example 145 mg, 160 mg or 200 mg once a day with food. Lower dose in kidney disease.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
Medicines that can react with this one.
Fenofibrate raises the effect of warfarin; the warfarin dose may need lowering and INR checks.
Together they raise the risk of muscle problems; report muscle pain.
Together they raise the risk of muscle problems; report muscle pain.
Together they raise the risk of muscle problems; report muscle pain.