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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet is used to treat raised or increased cholesterol levels or fat/oils. It contains Fenofibrate, which works by increasing 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 the levels of HDL (good cholesterol). Some people may experience nausea, chest pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, drowsiness, muscle pain, redness/swelling in the legs and increased liver enzymes. 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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Synonym :

FENOFIBRIC ACID

Composition :

FENOFIBRATE-160MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Merck Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet

Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet is used to treat raised or increased cholesterol levels or fat/oils. Hyperlipidemia 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 level of bad cholesterol leads to a high risk of heart attack and stroke in future, especially for heart disease patients.

Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet contains 'fenofibrate', which works by increasing the natural substance that breaks down fats in the bloodstream, thereby increasing its utilization and removal. As a result, Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet decreases harmful cholesterol like LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides (TG) and increases levels of HDL (good cholesterol).

Always take the Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Some people may experience nausea, chest pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, drowsiness, muscle pain, redness/swelling in the legs and increased liver enzymes. Most of these side effects of Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

To treat your condition effectually, continue using Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not use Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet without a doctor's advice if you have a skin reaction or irritation to any medicine. Consult your doctor before using Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet is not recommended for children under the age of 18, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Avoiding alcohol is recommended to rule out any possibility of side effects.

Uses of Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet

Treatment of Hyperlipidemia or High cholesterol.

Directions for Use

Swallow Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet contains 'fenofibrate', which is used along with a proper diet to help lower 'bad cholesterol' (LDL, TG -triglycerides) and raise 'good cholesterol' (HDL) in the blood. Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet is also used with statins to lower raised cholesterol. Besides this, Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet also helps in the treatment of raised cholesterol in diabetes and high blood pressure patients as well.

How Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet Works

Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet contains 'fenofibrate', which works by increasing the natural substance that breaks down fats in the bloodstream, thereby increasing its utilization and removal. As a result, Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet decreases harmful cholesterol like LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides (TG) and increases levels of HDL (good cholesterol).

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet

  • Muscle pain

  • Stuffy/runny nose

  • Headache

  • Joint pain

  • Increased liver enzymes

What if I have taken an overdose of Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Before taking the Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet, let your doctor know about all your allergic or hypersensitivity reactions to medicines or food. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from bladder problems, gallstones, liver disease, kidney disease, or muscle problems (like muscle pain, myopathy, or rhabdomyolysis). If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please tell your doctor so that your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you are taking before taking Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet to rule out any side effects. Avoiding alcohol is recommended to rule out any possibility of side effects like dizziness. Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet is not recommended in children below 18 years of age.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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FenofibrateCerivastatin
Severe
FenofibratePitavastatin
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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FenofibrateCerivastatin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet:
When Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet is used with cerivastatin, the risk of adverse effects such as liver damage and rhabdomyolysis, an uncommon but serious illness involving the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, increases. Rhabdomyolysis can cause kidney damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet and Cerivastatin together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. If you experience unexplained muscular pain, soreness, or weakness while taking these drugs, inform a doctor immediately, especially if these symptoms are accompanied by fever or dark-colored urine. Furthermore, if you develop a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark-colored urine, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
FenofibratePitavastatin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet:
Taking Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet with Pitavastatin can increase the risk of muscle problems like liver damage and rhabdomyolysis (the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Pitavastatin and Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience unexpected bruising or bleeding, skin rash, itching, exhaustion, nausea, vomiting, yellowing of the skin or eyes, unexplained muscular pain, tenderness, or weakness, fever, dark urine, chills, joint pain, or swelling, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
FenofibrateTeriflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet:
Co- administration of Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet with teriflunomide can cause liver issues and taking it with other medications that might harm the liver, such as Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet, can enhance the risk.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Teriflunomide and Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you have a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-colored urine, light-colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
FenofibratePravastatin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet:
When Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet is used with pravastatin, it increases the chance of adverse effects such as liver damage and rhabdomyolysis, an uncommon but deadly illness characterised by the destruction of skeletal muscle tissue. Rhabdomyolysis can cause kidney damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet with Pravastatin can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Inform a doctor immediately, if you have unexplained muscular pain, soreness, or weakness while taking these medications, especially if these symptoms are accompanied by fever or dark-colored urine. Furthermore, if you develop a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark-colored urine, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult the doctor immediately.
FenofibrateLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Lomitapide with Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet may cause liver damage and using it with other drugs that might adversely impact the liver, such as Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet, may enhance the risk.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet and Lomitapide, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you have a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark-colored urine, light-colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
FenofibrateLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet:
Co- administration of Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet with Leflunomide can cause liver issues and taking it with other medications that might harm the liver, such as Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet, can enhance the risk.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Leflunomide and Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you have a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-colored urine, light-colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
FenofibrateWarfarin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet:
Taking Warfarin together with Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet and Warfarin together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience unusual bleeding, bruising, vomiting, blood in your urine or stools, headache, dizziness, or weakness consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
FenofibrateRosuvastatin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Rosuvastatin and Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet can increase the blood levels of rosuvastatin and can increase the risk of liver damage and rhabdomyolysis(breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Rosuvastatin and Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, dark-colored urine, fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
FenofibrateMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet:
Mipomersen may cause liver problems and using it with Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet may increase that risk.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet and Mipomersen, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact a doctor right away: liver damage, fever, chills, joint pain, swelling, bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, or bleeding. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
FenofibrateNicotine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet:
The combined use of Nicotine and Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet can increase the blood levels and effects of nicotine. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Nicotine and Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. If you experience any symptoms like irritation and burning sensation in the mouth and throat, increased salivation, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting the doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet) and other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight and stopping smoking.

  • It is best to limit or avoid alcoholic drinks while you are taking this medicine.

  • Using this medicine with alcohol can lead to additive side effects such as increased drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery if you are drinking alcohol-containing beverages.

  • Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you notice slurred speech, confusion, severe weakness or difficulty breathing.

 

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTILIPEMICS

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid drinking alcohol as it can raise liver enzymes and liver functions test (LFT), thereby damaging your liver.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet is a Category C risk medicine; talk with your doctor if you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet should be used only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet should not be used in nursing mothers unless clearly necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are a nursing mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet does not impact your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Caution is advised. If you have/had liver problems, your doctor may need to monitor your liver function.

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Kidney

Caution

Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet should not be used in severe kidney problems, including in patients on dialysis. However, mild to moderate kidney patients can use Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet if prescribed by the doctor.

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Children

Caution

Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet is not recommended for children under the age of 18.

FAQs

Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet is used to treat raised or increased cholesterol levels or fat/oils.
Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet contains 'fenofibrate', which works by increasing the natural substance that breaks down fats in the bloodstream, thereby increasing its utilization and removal. As a result, Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet decreases harmful cholesterol like LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides (TG) and increases levels of HDL (good cholesterol).
You should not take Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet if you are allergic to fibric acid derivative or Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet, have a severe renal impairment (including dialysis patient), have active liver disease, gallbladder disease (gallstone) or are a nursing mother.
Increased liver enzymes (like liver function tests - LFTs), rhinitis, stuffy/runny nose, nausea, indigestion, headache and back pain are some common side effects that may occur in some cases.
No, Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet does not reduce the risk of having heart problems in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Long-term complications of Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet are muscle problems (like unexplained muscle pain) and liver problems (with increased liver enzymes). So, if you experience these symptoms, please consult a doctor.
Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet raises the risk of muscle pain and a serious muscle problem called rhabdomyolysis. The risk is higher if you take the drug along with statins.
It is completely fine to use oral contraceptives with Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet as no such interactions have been found. Consult your doctor for further advice.
If you forget to take a dose of Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet, as it may cause an overdose. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.
While specific dosing instructions will vary depending on your individual needs and medical history. Always follow your doctor's prescribed dosage and timing for taking these medications.
Avoid drinking alcohol as Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet can raise liver enzymes, thereby damaging your liver.
Periodic monitoring of red and white blood cell counts is recommended during the first 12 months of Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet administration.
Lipigo F 5Mg Tablet may cause liver damage and inflammation after years of use.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

L-2, J.R. Complex, Gate No. 4, Village Mandoli, Delhi-110 093, India
Other Info - LIP0238

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