Description
| Medicine | |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Fibral EZ 200mg/10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Fibral EZ 200mg/10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Common Side Effect | Nausea, Flatulence, Stomach upset, Muscle pain, Increased liver enzymes. |
| How to Use | Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fibral EZ 200mg/10mg Tablet is to be taken with food. |
| Driving | Fibral EZ 200mg/10mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive. |
| Kidney | Fibral EZ 200mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fibral EZ 200mg/10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Fibral EZ 200mg/10mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. |
| Liver | Fibral EZ 200mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fibral EZ 200mg/10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Fibral EZ 200mg/10mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease. |
| Mechanism of action | Fibral EZ 200mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Fenofibrate and ezetimibe. Fenofibrate is a lipid-lowering medicine which works by lowering the levels of triglycerides in your blood, while raising the levels of good cholesterols. Ezetimibe is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor which reduces the absorption of cholesterol from the intestines. Together, they provide better reduction in blood cholesterol. |