About fenofibrate
Fibrate lipid-lowering medicine
Used for
- Lowers high triglycerides
- Treats mixed cholesterol and triglyceride disorders
Usual adult dose
Usually 134 mg by mouth once daily with food; dose depends on formulation and kidney function.
Common side effects
- Stomach discomfort, nausea, or diarrhea
- Raised liver enzymes
- Muscle pain or weakness
- Gallstones
Important warnings
- May cause liver or muscle problems; monitoring may be needed.
- Avoid with severe kidney disease, severe liver disease, or gallbladder disease.
- Muscle injury risk increases with statins, especially in kidney impairment.
- Dose may need adjustment for reduced kidney function.
Pregnancy
Use only if clearly needed; safety is not established, and triglycerides usually do not require treatment during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Not recommended; avoid breastfeeding during treatment and for five days after the last dose.
Interactions
- Statins: increased risk of muscle injury
- Warfarin: increased bleeding risk; closer monitoring may be needed
- Cyclosporine: increased kidney injury risk
- Bile acid-binding resins: take fenofibrate at least one hour before or four to six hours after
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.