Proper Use

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Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, or do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.

In addition to this medicine, your doctor may change your diet to one that is low in fat, sugar, and cholesterol. Carefully follow your doctor's order about any special diet. If you have excess body weight, your doctor may tell you to exercise to lose this weight before using this medicine. Also avoid drinking alcohol before and during treatment with fenofibrate.

This medicine is usually taken once a day. Take the medicine at the same time each day to maintain the medication's effect.

Fenoglide®, Lipofen®, Lofibra™, and Tricor® should be taken with a meal. Antara® and Triglide® can be taken with or without a meal.

Swallow Antara® capsules, Fenoglide® tablets, Tricor® tablets, or Triglide® tablets whole. Do not open, crush, break, chew, or dissolve them. Do not take chipped or broken Triglide® tablets.

If you are also using cholestyramine, colesevelam, or colestipol, you must take Triglide® or Fenoglide® at least 1 hour before or 4 to 6 hours after you take these medicines.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

  • For oral dosage form (capsules):
    • For high cholesterol:
      • Adults—
        • Antara®: At first, 130 milligrams (mg) once a day with a meal. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
        • Lipofen®: At first, 150 mg once a day with a meal. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
        • Lofibra™: 200 mg once a day with a meal.
      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    • For severe hypertriglyceridemia (high triglycerides or fats):
      • Adults—
        • Antara®: At first, 43 to 130 milligrams (mg) once a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 130 mg per day.
        • Lipofen®: At first, 50 to 150 mg once a day with a meal. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 150 mg per day.
        • Lofibra™: At first, 67 mg once a day with a meal. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed.
      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For oral dosage form (tablets):
    • For high cholesterol:
      • Adults—
        • Fenoglide®: At first, 120 milligrams (mg) per day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
        • Tricor®: At first, 160 mg once a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
        • Triglide®: 160 mg once a day.
      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    • For high triglycerides or fats:
      • Adults—
        • Fenoglide®: At first, 40 to 120 milligrams (mg) per day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 120 mg per day.
        • Tricor®: At first, 54 to 160 mg once a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
        • Triglide®: 160 mg once a day.
      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep Triglide® tablets in its original container. Protect from heat, light, and moisture.

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Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024

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