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Fenofibrate

Fenofibrate is a fibrate used mainly for selected high-triglyceride or mixed-lipid disorders. Listed uses include Hypertriglyceridaemia and Mixed Dyslipidaemia.

Tricor

Hypertriglyceridaemia, Dyslipidaemia

160 · 200mg

Fenofibrate 160mg and 200mg tablets, used in the management of hypertriglyceridaemia and mixed dyslipidaemia. A PPAR-alpha agonist.

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Key points

  • It is not interchangeable with a statin.
  • Kidney, liver, gallbladder and muscle risks require review.
  • Severe muscle pain with dark urine needs urgent care.

Select a listed product and pack to order online. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it suits you and what monitoring it needs.

Important safety checks

Kidney, liver, gallbladder and thyroid disease and statin or anticoagulant use require review.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for severe muscle weakness with dark urine, jaundice, severe abdominal pain or breathing difficulty.

Further reading

What is fenofibrate used for?

Fenofibrate is a fibrate used mainly for high triglycerides (hypertriglyceridaemia) and mixed lipid disorders (mixed dyslipidaemia).

How does fenofibrate work?

Fenofibrate activates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPAR-alpha). This increases the breakdown of triglycerides and lowers LDL cholesterol levels.

Which fenofibrate product can I order on SGMeds?

The fenofibrate product on SGMeds is Tricor, and its page gives the strengths and pack sizes.

How long does fenofibrate take to work?

Fenofibrate can take 2 to 4 weeks to start working.

What are the side effects of fenofibrate?

Common side effects include nausea, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Rash and raised liver enzymes can also happen, and serious effects like muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis) need immediate medical attention. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if any of these concern you.

Can fenofibrate be taken with other medicines?

Fenofibrate interacts with statins and warfarin. It is not interchangeable with a statin, so if you take a statin or an anticoagulant, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Who should not take fenofibrate?

It is not for people with severe liver problems, severe kidney problems or gallbladder disease. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure whether it suits you.

What are other names for fenofibrate?

In other countries, fenofibrate is also sold as Lipantil and Supralip. Brand names vary between countries, so compare products by their active ingredient.

How much does fenofibrate cost in Singapore?

The product on this page shows a price for each strength and pack size in Singapore dollars, converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.

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Can I order fenofibrate without a prescription?

Yes. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription to order fenofibrate: we place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.

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Where can I buy fenofibrate in Singapore?

You can order fenofibrate here on SGMeds: choose the product, strength and pack, then check out. We deliver to Singapore and Malaysia. Express shipping is tracked and takes up to 1 week, and Regular shipping takes up to 3 weeks.

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