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Fenofibric Acid Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 6, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 45 mg; 135 mg; 35 mg; 105 mg

Usual Adult Dose for Hypertriglyceridemia

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Tablets:

Comments:

Uses:

Usual Adult Dose for Hyperlipidemia

Capsules:
135 mg orally once a day

Tablets:
105 mg orally once a day

Use: As an adjunct to diet to reduce elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), total cholesterol (Total-C), TG, and apolipoprotein B (Apo B), and to increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia or mixed dyslipidemia.

Usual Adult Dose for Dyslipidemia

Capsules:
135 mg orally once a day

Tablets:
105 mg orally once a day

Use: As an adjunct to diet to reduce elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), total cholesterol (Total-C), TG, and apolipoprotein B (Apo B), and to increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia or mixed dyslipidemia.

Renal Dose Adjustments

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Liver Dose Adjustments

Active liver disease (including primary biliary cirrhosis and unexplained persistent liver function abnormalities): Contraindicated

Dose Adjustments

Elderly: Due to the higher incidence of renal impairment in this patient population, dose selection should be based on renal function; monitor renal function during therapy.

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:


Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Contraindicated

Other Comments

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Further information

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