Proper Use of the Medicine:
- Lipidil Supra should be taken with meals, as directed by your doctor.
- It is particularly important to follow this advice because fenofibrate is less well absorbed and hence less effective when not taken with food.
- Your doctor will ask you to have regular medical check-ups and laboratory tests. It is important to respect the dates proposed: we strongly recommend that you keep faithfully these appointments.
- Inform your doctor of any health problem that occurs while you are taking Lipidil Supra as well as any prescription or nonprescription medicine. If you need other medical treatment let the doctor know that you are taking Lipidil Supra.
- Tell your doctor if you feel in any way unwell while taking Lipidil Supra (see Unwanted Effects).
- Safety of use in children and young adolescents has not been established with Lipidil Supra.
- The effects of Lipidil Supra in preventing heart attacks, atherosclerosis or heart disease are not yet known.
- Lipidil Supra is contraindicated during pregnancy. In the event of pregnancy during treatment, Lipidil Supra should be discontinued and the physician should be informed.
- It is not recommended to take Lipidil Supra while breast-feeding.
Possible Lipidil Supra Side Effects: In addition to its intended action, any medicine may cause unwanted effects. Unwanted effects may occur in certain patients. They may appear and disappear without involving any particular risk but if any unwanted effect persists or becomes bothersome you must let your doctor know without delay. Such unwanted effects may consist of abdominal pains, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, headache, dizziness, skin reactions, muscular pain or cramps, fatigue.
