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Product Information of Fenofibrate 67mg Micro Capsules

What you need to know before you take Fenofibrate capsules
Do not take Fenofibrate capsules if:
• you are allergic to fenofibrate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)
• while taking other medicines, you have had an allergic reaction or skin damage from sunlight or UV light (these medicines include other fibrates and an anti-inflammatory medicine called ‘ketoprofen’)
• you have severe liver, kidney or gallbladder problems
• you have pancreatitis (an inflamed pancreas which causes abdominal pain), which is not caused by high levels of fat in the blood.
Do not take Fenofibrate capsules if any of the above apply to you.
If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Fenofibrate capsules.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Fenofibrate capsules if you:
• have any liver or kidney problems
• may have an inflamed liver (hepatitis) – signs include yellowing of the
skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice) and an increase in liver enzymes (shown in blood tests)
• have an under-active thyroid gland (hypo-thyroidism)

• have diabetes, especially Type 2 diabetes, that is not well controlled
• have problems with certain proteins in your blood
• have an alcohol problem
• are taking othermedicines
• or your family have had muscle problems
• are over 70 years of age.
(Some of the above conditions can lead to high levels of lipids in your blood and need to be corrected before you start therapy with fenofibrate).
If any of the above apply to you (or you are not sure), talk to your
doctor or pharmacist before taking Fenofibrate capsules.
Your doctor might want to test your blood or urine to check if Fenofibrate capsules are working properly and also if your kidneys, muscles and liver are working properly.
Effects on muscles
Stop taking Fenofibrate capsules and see a doctor straight away if you
get unexplained cramps or painful, tender or weak muscles while taking
this medicine.
• This is because this medicine may cause muscle problems, which may be serious
• These problems are rare but include muscle inflammation and
breakdown. This can cause kidney damage or even death.
Your doctor may do a blood test to check your muscles before and after starting treatment.
The risk of muscle breakdown is higher in some patients. Tell your doctor if you:
• are over 70 years old
• have kidney problems
• have thyroid problems
• or a close family member has a muscle problem which runs in the family
• drink large amounts of alcohol
• are taking medicines called statins to lower cholesterol – such as simvastatin, atorvastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin or fluvastatin
• have ever had muscle problems during treatment with statins or fibrates – such as fenofibrate, bezafibrate or gemfibrozil.
If any of the above apply to you (or you are not sure), talk to your doctor before taking Fenofibrate capsules.
Other medicines and Fenofibrate capsules
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
In particular tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of
the following medicines:
• Anti-coagulants to thin your blood (such as warfarin)
• Other medicines to control fat levels in the blood (such as statins or fibrates). Taking a statin at the same time as Fenofibrate capsules may increase the risk of muscle problems
• A particular class of medicines to treat diabetes (such as rosiglitazone or pioglitazone)
• Ciclosporin – used to suppress your immune system.
If any of the above apply to you (or you are not sure), talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Fenofibrate capsules.
Fenofibrate capsules with food, drink and alcohol
It is important to take the capsule with food – it will not work as well if
your stomach is empty Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility
• Do not take Fenofibrate capsules and tell your doctor if you are pregnant,
think you might be pregnant or are planning to have a baby
• Do not take Fenofibrate capsules if you are breast-feeding or planning to
breast-feed your baby.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Driving and using machines
This medicine will not affect you being able to drive or use tools or
machines.
Fenofibrate capsules contain lactose
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some
sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
Fenofibrate capsules contain sunset yellow (E110)
May cause allergic reactions.
Information on sodium content
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per capsule, that is to
say essentially ‘sodium-free’.

How to store Fenofibrate 67mg capsules
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not store above 25°C.
Store in the original package.
Do not take this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on
the label/carton/bottle. The expiry date refers to the last day of
that month.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or
household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away
medicines you no longer use. These measures will help
protect the environment