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Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's

Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Abbott India Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's

Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medications called 'fibric acid derivatives' or 'fibrates' primarily used to treat raised or increased levels of cholesterol or fat/oils. Hyperlipidaemia or hypertriglyceridemia is a condition in which there is a high level of low-density lipoproteins (LDL) or bad cholesterol and a decreased level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or good cholesterol. Increased bad cholesterol level leads to a high risk of heart attack and stroke in the future, especially for heart disease patients.

Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's contains 'Gemfibrozil' which works by increasing the natural substance that breaks down fats in the bloodstream, thereby increasing its utilization and removal. As a result, Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's decreases harmful cholesterol like LDL (bad cholesterol), triglycerides (TG), and increases levels of HDL (good cholesterol).

Take Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience vomiting, abdominal pain, nausea, flatulence, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

It is important to have your cholesterol and triglyceride levels (lipid profile) checked regularly. Before starting Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy, severe kidney disease, severe liver disease, or gallbladder disease. Inform your doctor if you have ever had gallstones, cataracts (clouding in the eye lens that causes decreased vision) and heart disease. Inform your doctor if you have taken other cholesterol medicines with this Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant and breastfeeding.

Uses of Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's

High cholesterol levels.

Medicinal Benefits

Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medication called 'fibric acid derivatives' or 'fibrates' primarily used to treat raised or increased levels of cholesterol or fat/oils. Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's works by increasing the natural substance that breaks down fats in the bloodstream, thereby increasing its utilization and removal. As a result, Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's decreases harmful cholesterol like LDL (bad cholesterol), triglycerides (TG), and increases levels of HDL (good cholesterol).

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's

  • Vomiting
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Flatulence
  • Diarrhoea.

Drug Warnings

Before taking Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any fibrate products. Inform your doctor if you ever had rhabdomyolysis (high risk of muscle breakdown), thyroid disease, history of muscle pain and weakness. If you are above 70 years, then contact your doctor before taking this Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's. Before starting Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy, severe kidney disease, severe liver disease, and gallbladder disease before starting $ name. Inform your doctor if you have ever had gallstones, cataracts (clouding in the eye's lens that causes decreased vision), diabetes, and heart disease. Inform your doctor if you have taken other cholesterol medicines with this Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant and breastfeeding. The use of alcohol with Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's increases liver damage, so its use should be avoided.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's interacts with blood sugar lowering pills (rosiglitazone, pioglitazone, repaglinide), a drug used to treat hepatitis C infection (dasabuvir), other medicines used to lower cholesterol levels (atorvastatin, lovastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin), medicines for cancer (dabrafenib), medicines for diarrhoea (loperamide), medicines for asthma (montelukast), blood thinner (warfarin, acenocoumarol, and phenprocoumon), antigout (colchicine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid food containing excess fat. Avoid grapefruit juice while taking Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's should not be given in the condition of liver diseases like biliary cirrhosis (fatty liver disease), Rhabdomyolysis (the breakdown of muscles) and gall stones (cholelithiasis).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ROSIGLITAZONE
  • PIOGLITAZONE
  • REPAGLINIDE
  • ATORVASTATIN
  • PRAVASTATIN
  • ROSUVASTATIN
  • LOPERAMIDE
  • MONTELUKAST
  • WARFARIN
  • ACENOCOUMAROL
  • PHENPROCOUMON
  • COLCHICINE
  • DASABVIR
  • LOVASTATIN
  • DABRAFENIB

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's is generally given in addition to regular exercise and a low-fat diet to lower fat levels in the blood.
  • A low cholesterol diet and a regular exercise regime are found to complement treatment with Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's effectively.
  • As a precautionary measure, you are recommended not to consume alcohol, junk food items from outside, stick to freshly prepared home-cooked meals and take proper rest, for a speedy recovery.
  • Try to replace most of your saturated fats with unsaturated fats can reduce total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in a short span of time.
  • Foods like avocados, olive oil, fatty fish, and nuts contain many heart-healthy unsaturated fats, so it is beneficial to eat them regularly.
  • Regular exercise can make your heart strong and decrease your risk of a heart attack.

Special Advise

  • You should have your lipid profile test including total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), LDL, HDL, VLDL every 6 months to ensure whether Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's is working or not.
  • Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. 
  • Gemfibrozil may cause you to develop gallstones. If you develop gallstones, you should consult your doctor.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hyperlipidemia occurs when there are too many lipids (or fats), like cholesterol and triglycerides (TG). Hypercholesterolemia is a type of Hyperlipidemia in which there is excessive low-density lipoprotein - LDL (bad cholesterol) and low level of high-density lipoprotein - HDL (good cholesterol) in your blood. This condition increases the deposition of fats on the lining of heart arteries, increasing the risk of heart blockage and other blood clot problems. 

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

16th Floor, Godrej BKC, Plot – C, “G” Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051, India
Other Info - FIB0022

FAQs

Yes, you may use Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's with niacin if recommended by your doctor because Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's along with niacin can be used in patients with very high fat.
Follow the diet suggested by your doctor. Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's will not help lower your cholesterol if you do not follow a cholesterol-lowering diet plan. Avoid drinking alcohol. It may disturb your treatment.
Usually, it is not safe to take Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's with fusidic acid as it may lead to muscle weakness, tenderness or pain. Please consult your doctor before taking Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's along with fusidic acid.
You should not take Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's if you have gallbladder disease, severe liver or kidney disease. If you are also taking repaglinide or simvastatin, then you should not take Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's.
Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's is used with caution in patients taking warfarin, adjustments in warfarin may be required, consult your doctor before taking Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's along with warfarin.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Alcohol may interact with Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's. Therefore, avoid the use of alcohol while taking this Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

It is not known whether Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's will harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

It is unknown whether Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. It would be best if you did not breast-feed while taking Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's.

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Driving

Caution

Although unlikely, you may feel dizzy or experience visual disturbances whilst taking this Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's.

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Liver

Caution

Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease or is currently on the dialysis stage. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children.

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