Lipicard 200Mg Capsule

Lipicard 200Mg Capsule is a very beneficial medicine that can help to reduce ‘bad’ cholesterol and fats such as LDL and triglycerides. An accumulation of such fats can cause the thickening of arteries known as atherosclerosis. It helps to increase the number of enzymes in the body that helps to break down excess fats that have been deposited over time.

You shouldn’t take this medicine if you suffer from liver, gall bladder or kidney disease. If you’re allergic to it or are breastfeeding, it must not be prescribed. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes or a thyroid disorder.

It is important to take this medication exactly as it has been prescribed by your doctor. The time at which you have to take it varies from brand to brand. Some should be taken with your food and some without food.

It is to be taken in combination with a regulated diet, exercise and lifestyle. If you take cholestyramine, colesevelam, or colestipol, take it either 4-5 hours before you take this medication or 1 hour after this medicine.

• Increased Cholesterol Levels In Blood

• Increased Triglycerides Levels In Blood

• Allergy

• Hypersensitivity

• Headache

• Abdominal Pain

• Nausea

• Respiratory Disorders

• Constipation

• Back Pain

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Taking alcohol with Rosuvastatin increases the chances of liver dysfunction.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It may cause dizziness. Exercise caution if you have to drive or operate a machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Avoid use in patients with mild or moderate renal impairment. Contraindicated in severe renal impairment. No dose adjustment is needed for patients with the mild to moderate kidney disease.Not advisable in patients with the severe kidney disease.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Not advisable in patients with liver disease.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Lipicard 200Mg Capsule , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Fibrate 200Mg Tablet

  Avinash Health Products Pvt Ltd

• Fenobate 200Mg Capsule

  East West Pharma

• Fibral 200Mg Capsule

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Fenocor 200Mg Capsule

  Ordain Health Care Global Pvt Ltd

• Lotgl 200Mg Tablet

  Strides shasun Ltd

• Trifeno 200Mg Capsule

  Mitoch Pharma Pvt Ltd

• Trichek 200Mg Capsule

  Zydus Cadila

• Fibrolip 200Mg Capsule

  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Fenolip 200Mg Capsule

  Cipla Ltd

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of an overdose, doctor should be consulted immediately.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose of this medicine should be taken as soon as you remember it. The missed dose, however, should be skipped if it is near the time of the next dose.

This medication is class of drug known as fibrate. It is mainly used for treating cholesterol levels for people at risk of developing cardiovascular disease. It works by stimulating lipoprotein lipase and decreasing the formation of apoprotein C-III which in turn leads to a reduction in low-density cholesterol and very low-density cholesterol, triglyceride levels and an increase in high-density lipoprotein.

• Ques : What is Lipicard 200Mg Capsule?

  Ans : This medication has Fenofibrate as an active ingredient. It is mainly used for treating cholesterol levels for people at risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Lipicard 200Mg Capsule before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication should be consumed, until the complete eradication of the disease. Thus it is advised to use, till the time directed by your doctor. Also taking this medication longer than it was prescribed, can cause an inadequate effect on the patient's condition.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Lipicard 200Mg Capsule?

  Ans : The duration of effect for this medicine is dependent on the severity of the patient’s condition. Therefore the frequency of usage of this medication will vary from person to person. It is advised to follow the proper prescription of the doctor, directed according to the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use Lipicard 200Mg Capsule empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is advised to be consumed orally. The salts involved in this medication react properly if it is taken after having food. If you take it on an empty stomach, it might upset the stomach. Please consult the doctor before using it.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Lipicard 200Mg Capsule?

  Ans : This medication contains salts which are suitable to store only at room temperature, as keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light. Keep this medication away from the reach of children.

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