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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Nov 23, 2024 | 4:50 PM IST
Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet is used to treat raised or increased levels of cholesterol or fat/oils. It contains Gemfibrozil, which increases the natural substance that breaks down fats in the bloodstream, thereby increasing its utilization and removal. As a result, it decreases harmful cholesterol like LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides (TG) and increases levels of HDL (good cholesterol). It may cause side effects such as vomiting, abdominal pain, nausea, flatulence, and diarrhoea. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Manufacturer/Marketer

East West Pharma India Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

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About Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet

Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 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 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 decreases harmful cholesterol like LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides (TG) and increases levels of HDL (good cholesterol).

Take Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 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 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 , please inform your doctor if you have any allergies, 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 . Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant and breastfeeding.

Uses of Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet

Treatment of High cholesterol levels.

Medicinal Benefits

Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 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. Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 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 decreases harmful cholesterol like LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides (TG) and increases levels of HDL (good cholesterol).

Directions for Use

Take Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. 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

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

Drug Warnings

Before taking Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet , 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 . Before starting Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet , 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 . Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant and breastfeeding. The use of alcohol with Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet increases liver damage, so its use should be avoided.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 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 .

Drug-Disease Interaction: Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 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

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No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 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 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 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. 

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Alcohol

Unsafe

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

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

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

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

It is unknown whether Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 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 .

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Driving

Caution

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

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Liver

Caution

Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 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 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 is not recommended for children.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

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

Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet is used to treat raised or increased levels of cholesterol or fat/oils.
Yes, you may use Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet with niacin if recommended by your doctor because Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet along with niacin can be used in patients with very high fat.
Follow the diet suggested by your doctor. Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 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 with fusidic acid as it may lead to muscle weakness, tenderness or pain. Please consult your doctor before taking Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet along with fusidic acid.
You should not take Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet 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 .
Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet is used with caution in patients taking warfarin, adjustments in warfarin may be required, consult your doctor before taking Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet along with warfarin.
Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet is a fibrate. It belongs to the group of medications called fibric acid derivatives. It is used in the treatment of high cholesterol levels.
Yes, Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet is generally considered safe when used as directed by your doctor. However, like all medications, it can cause side effects and interact with other drugs. Common side effects are usually mild and temporary, but rare cases of more serious side effects can occur. To ensure safe use, it's essential to follow your doctor's instructions and dosage, inform your doctor about all medications, supplements, and medical conditions, and monitor your liver function and blood counts regularly. By being mindful of these factors and reporting any side effects or concerns to your doctor, you can minimize risks and enjoy the benefits of Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet .
Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet and fenofibrate are two different medications for treating high cholesterol and triglycerides. They belong to the same class of drugs but have distinct differences. Fenofibrate is often used first to treat high triglycerides, while gemfibrozil is reserved for patients who can't take other medications. They are not interchangeable; your doctor will determine which is best for you.
Using Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet together with simvastatin is not recommended. Combining these medications can increase the risk of side effects such as liver damage and a rare but serious condition called rhabdomyolysis that involves the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue.
Fibrolip 300 mg Tablet is not usually linked to weight changes, hair loss, constipation, or erectile dysfunction. However, it can cause diarrhoea in some people. If you notice any unusual symptoms, you must talk with your doctor to determine the cause and make any necessary adjustments to your treatment.

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