Fibrolip 300mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. This medicine helps by lowering triglycerides and "bad" cholesterol (LDL), while at the same time raising the levels of "good" cholesterol (HDL). Lowering cholesterol levels reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Fibrolip 300mg Tablet is a medicine used to reduce triglyceride and high cholesterol levels. It increases HDL (high density lipoprotein) levels, which helps to reduce the risk of having any heart diseases. Lifestyle changes such as intake of low-fat diets, exercise and weight loss, cessation of alcohol, etc. help in better results. It may cause increased liver enzymes, nausea, flatulence, abdominal pain, and diarrhea as side effects.

Uses of Fibrolip Tablet

High cholesterol

Benefits of Fibrolip Tablet

In High cholesterol

Fibrolip 300mg Tablet effectively reduces the high cholesterol levels in your body. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.

Side effects of Fibrolip Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Fibrolip

Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Rash
Dyspepsia

How to use Fibrolip Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fibrolip 300mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Fibrolip 300mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Fibrolip 300mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Fibrolip 300mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Fibrolip 300mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Fibrolip 300mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fibrolip 300mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fibrolip 300mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

UNSAFE

Fibrolip 300mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Fibrolip 300mg Tablet

₹17.1/Tablet

Oxipace 300mg Tablet

Kanvas Biotech Ltd

₹15.9/tablet

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Losterol 300mg Tablet

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₹5.4/tablet

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Quick tips

It should be taken on an empty stomach or half an hour before a meal.
Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication.
Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Notify your doctor if you are more tired than usual, do not feel hungry, or if you have yellow eyes, skin or dark urine.
Inform your doctor if you experience muscle pain, tenderness, cramps, or weakness while taking Fibrolip 300mg Tablet, particularly if it is accompanied by a fever.
Do not discontinue Fibrolip 300mg Tablet without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
It should be taken on an empty stomach or half an hour before a meal.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

PPAR alpha

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

PPAR alpha agonists (Fibrate)

Patient concerns

High diabetes High cholesterol

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Send reports Need to take medicineAnd what medicine are you taking alreadyA person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND LOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you souls not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

I HAVE HIGH cholesterol. Cholesterol have in blood.

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

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High triglyceride, high cholesterol, low vitamin D

Shikha Mishra

Dietetics/Nutrition

eat 6-7 meals per day, which consist fruits, nuts, buttermilk,sprouts,idly,curd eggs,sprouts homecooked food. Drink 3-4 litters of water limit your sugar consumption to 2 spoon per day. Be active whole day for personalized diet chart write to me on [email protected] do minimum 45 min exercise everyday like yoga, cardioAvoid biscuits namkeen bakery fruit juices

FAQs

Is Fibrolip 300mg Tablet a fibrate/ statin/blood thinner/ narcotic/fenofibrate/ beta blocker?

Fibrolip 300mg Tablet is a fibrate and not a statin/ blood thinner/ narcotic/ fenofibrate/ beta blocker. Patients should follow the advice of doctor regarding its use

Is Fibrolip 300mg Tablet safe?

Fibrolip 300mg Tablet is safe at the prescribed dose and duration as advised by the doctor

Is gemfibrozil the same as fenofibrate?

Gemfibrozil and fenofibrate belong to the same category of medicines called fibrates and are used for lowering the level of triglycerides (type of fat) in the blood

Can you take gemfibrozil with simvastatin/Lipitor/niacin?

Patients are advised not to take gemfibrozil with simvastatin/Lipitor (atorvastatin). Gemfibrozil along with niacin can be used in patients with very high fat

Does Fibrolip 300mg Tablet cause weight loss/ weight gain/raise blood sugar/ constipation/ hair loss/ diarrhea/ gallstones/ erectile dysfunction?

Fibrolip 300mg Tablet causing diarrhea, constipation is common. Other side effects such as weight loss/ weight gain/ raise blood sugar/ hair loss/gallstones/ erectile dysfunction are very rare or uncommon. However, consult your doctor if you experience such side effects.

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