Fibrolip 200mg Capsule 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 200mg Capsule should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You can take it at any time of day with food but try to take it at the same time each day. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This may lead to your cholesterol levels rising up again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. It is important to have your cholesterol levels checked regularly.

This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to avoid foods that are high in fat.

Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting. Before taking this medicine it is better to let your doctor know about all the other medicines that are prescribed to you. This medicine should be taken with caution if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine without consulting the doctor.

Uses of Fibrolip Capsule

Side effects of Fibrolip Capsule

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
Nausea
Headache
Flatulence
Vomiting
Increased liver enzymes
Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level in blood
Back pain
Inflammation of the nose

How to use Fibrolip Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Fibrolip 200mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Fibrolip Capsule works

Fibrolip 200mg Capsule is a lipid lowering medication. It works by lowering the levels of triglycerides and "bad" cholesterol (LDL), while raising the levels of "good" cholesterol (HDL).

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fibrolip 200mg Capsule.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Fibrolip 200mg Capsule 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 200mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Fibrolip 200mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Fibrolip 200mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fibrolip 200mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fibrolip 200mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

UNSAFE

Fibrolip 200mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fibrolip 200mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Fibrolip Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Fibrolip 200mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

It should be taken with food.
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 200mg Capsule, particularly if it is accompanied by a fever.
Do not discontinue Fibrolip 200mg Capsule without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
Fibrolip 200mg Capsule is the medication of choice for lowering triglyceride levels in the blood. It can reduce triglycerides by up to 50%.
It decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
Take it along with regular exercise and low-fat diet to lower levels of fat in the blood.
It should be taken with food.
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.
Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication.
Do not discontinue Fibrolip 200mg Capsule without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
Inform your doctor if you experience muscle pain, tenderness, cramps, or weakness while taking Fibrolip 200mg Capsule, particularly if it is accompanied by a fever.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Fibric acid derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

PPAR Alpha Agonists (Fibrates)

Patient concerns

Fatty liver with poor LFT and backpain Also high triglycerides and high bad cholesterol

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

Capsule cytozen twice, aarogyavardhini vati tablet 2 tablet twice, lipistat capsule 2 capsule twice, punarnava kwath 20 ml twice before meal for 2-3 months

Sir I have high cholesterol 280 & triglycerides 350.plz suggest some.

Dr. Ankit Soni

Homeopathy

Please consult a Local doctor who will be able to prescribe medicine for this,,,You also need to do lifestyle changes. Limit your oil intake to 1litre a month Avoid milk and milk products Do some form or exercise like Brisk walking for 45 mins a day

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

User feedback

Patients taking Fibrolip 200mg Capsule

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FAQs

When should Fibrolip 200mg Capsule be taken?

Usually, Fibrolip 200mg Capsule is taken once daily with a meal. The initial dose of the medicine will depend on the type and age of the patient. Consult your doctor before you start taking the medication and follow the instructions as provided.

Does Fibrolip 200mg Capsule raise blood pressure?

There is no or negligible effect on blood pressure in patients with normal blood pressure levels. However, Fibrolip 200mg Capsule may lead to a decrease in blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure.

Can Fibrolip 200mg Capsule cause kidney problems?

Fibrolip 200mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disorders. Serum creatinine levels may increase with long-term usage of Fibrolip 200mg Capsule but is completely reversible. The evidence of kidney damage with this medicine is rare still the kidney function blood test should be done regularly if there is a possibility of kidney damage. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. Inform the doctor if you have had any disease and all the medicines that you are taking for a better diagnosis and treatment.

Can I take grapefruit juice with Fibrolip 200mg Capsule?

Yes, you can take Fibrolip 200mg Capsule with grapefruit juice. The possibility of interaction of the medicine with grapefruit is unlikely as they are broken down in our body by different enzymes. However, if in doubt then limit the intake of grapefruit juice while taking Fibrolip 200mg Capsule.

What drugs should not be taken with Fibrolip 200mg Capsule?

There are few drugs like Oral Anticoagulants or blood thinners, ciclosporin, cholesterol-lowering medications like statins and contraceptives are contraindicated while you take Fibrolip 200mg Capsule. Along with that, there are certain medicines which should not be taken with Fibrolip 200mg Capsule and therefore you must give a proper history to your doctor regarding your ongoing medication. This is done to analyze the condition and provide a proper therapy and prescription which will help minimizing the side effects of the medication.

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