Adilip 135 Tab

Composition

Fenofibrate 135 mg (as fenofibrate) tablet

Uses of Adilip 135 Tab

Treatment of dyslipidaemia such as high triglycerides (hypertriglyceridaemia) and mixed dyslipidaemia; used to reduce risk of pancreatitis associated with very high triglycerides; adjunct to diet and lifestyle changes.

• •Lowers high triglycerides
• •Reduces VLDL and total cholesterol
• •May increase HDL (good cholesterol)
• •Helps manage mixed dyslipidaemia along with diet and exercise

How it works

Fenofibrate activates PPAR-α, which increases lipolysis and clearance of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins by inducing lipoprotein lipase and reducing apolipoprotein C-III. This lowers triglycerides and VLDL and can raise HDL cholesterol.

Directions for use

Oral tablet. Take as prescribed by the doctor, usually once daily; best taken with or after food to improve absorption. Swallow whole with water; continue diet, exercise and weight control alongside therapy.

Side effects

Common side effects of Adilip 135 Tab may include:

• •Abdominal pain
• •nausea
• •diarrhoea
• •indigestion
• •headache
• •raised liver enzymes