Alifeb Tablet 10/160 mg (Ezetimibe, Fenofibrate)

Adult dose

This medication is taken as 1 tablet once a day immediately after meals. The component fenofibrate is less absorbed on an empty stomach, so it must be taken immediately after meals.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, individuals who are allergic to this medication or any of its ingredients should not take it. Patients with severely impaired liver function or those with elevated liver enzyme levels of unclear origin should not use this medication in combination with certain other lipid-lowering agents. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not take this medication. This medication is also not recommended for patients with known liver disease or moderate to severe renal impairment. Patients with gallbladder disease, cholangitis, or pancreatitis should avoid this medication. Additionally, this medication should not be used in children or in patients with certain genetic lactose intolerance. Patients with mild renal impairment or a history of liver dysfunction should use this medication cautiously and may require dose adjustments. Patients with a history of gallstones, those taking anticoagulants, and the elderly should also take caution when using this medication. Possible side effects of this medication include headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, muscle pain, and dizziness. Rarely, muscle abnormalities may occur, so if symptoms of muscle pain or weakness arise, consult a physician immediately. Liver function abnormalities can also develop, necessitating regular monitoring of liver function tests. This medication may interact with other drugs, especially anticoagulants or specific lipid-lowering agents, necessitating consultation with a physician or pharmacist when used together. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication and should consult healthcare professionals if they need to. This medication is not for use in children. For the elderly, caution is necessary due to potential decreased liver and kidney function, and regular testing and observation are important. In case of overdose, no specific antidote is available, so immediate medical attention is required. When storing, keep this medication in a secure place out of reach of children and avoid transferring it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), pervasive fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination difficulties

Mild side effects

• Fatigue
• abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• viral infections
• pharyngitis
• sinusitis
• arthralgia
• low back pain
• cough
• chest pain

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture and should be stored in a tightly closed container. The recommended storage temperature is at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the medication's efficacy and prevents degradation.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP [(10 tablets/PTP × 3)], 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle