Fenowel Tablets 145 mg (Fenofibrate)

Adult dose

As Fenofibrate, take 145 mg orally once daily without regard to meals, but dietary management must be followed. This medication may have reduced absorption on an empty stomach, so it should be taken immediately after meals (except for the 145 mg formulation).

This medication should not be used in patients with impaired liver function. It should also not be administered to patients with severe renal impairment, and should be used cautiously in patients with mild renal impairment by reducing the dose or increasing the dosing interval. It is safe for pregnant women or women of childbearing potential, and women who are breastfeeding to avoid taking this medication. Those with allergies to this medication or its ingredients should avoid it, and caution is needed for patients with gallbladder disease or gallstones. This medication is not used in children. As this medication can affect liver function, regular liver function tests should be performed before and during treatment, and it should be discontinued if liver enzyme levels increase significantly. Skin rash or itching, and sensitivity to sunlight may occur, and in rare cases, hair loss may occur, so caution should be taken during sun exposure. Muscle pain or weakness, and increased muscle enzymes may be observed, so immediate consultation with a physician is needed if these symptoms occur. Blood tests may show decreased hemoglobin or white blood cell counts, so regular blood tests are necessary during the early stages of treatment. This medication may interact with other drugs, especially anticoagulants, cholesterol-lowering agents, or blood glucose-lowering agents, so consulting with a physician is necessary when on these medications. Elderly patients may be at higher risk of decreased renal function and should use this medication with increased caution and undergo regular renal function testing. There are no specific antidotes for overdose, so it is important to adhere to the prescribed dosage. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, oral or ocular mucosal pain, severe skin abnormal reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress with cough and fever, respiratory problems, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden onset.

Mild side effects

Increased serum aminotransferase levels, liver enlargement, cholestatic hepatitis, gallstones, rash, itching, photosensitivity reactions, hair loss, weakness, high temperature, dizziness, headache, peripheral neuropathy, thrombosis, muscle pain, muscle cramps, joint pain, gastrointestinal disturbances (abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal bloating), seizures, hemoglobin reduction, white blood cell reduction, eosinophilia, increased serum creatinine and urea, eosinophilic pneumonia, ventricular tachycardia.

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle