Lopid 300mg Strip Of 10 Capsules
10 Capsule(s) in StripMRP ₹312.43
₹240.57
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PFIZER LIMITED
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Gemfibrozil(300.0 Mg) |
| Uses | High cholesterol |
| Therapy | Hypolipidemic drugs |
| Side effects | Dyspepsia Abdominal pain Nausea Vomiting Eczema Rash |
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Medical Description
Lopid Capsule is a medicine that helps treat high cholesterol, which is a condition that can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. This medication works by lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides while also raising "good" cholesterol (HDL) levels in your body. To use Lopid Capsule, follow your doctor's instructions carefully.
You can take it at any time of day, with or without food, but it's best to take it at the same time every day. Even if you don't feel sick, it's important not to stop taking this medicine without your doctor's approval. If you stop, your cholesterol levels may rise again, putting you at risk of heart disease and stroke. So, make sure to get your cholesterol levels checked regularly.
To get the best results, combine it with a healthy diet, regular exercise, quitting smoking (if applicable), moderating alcohol intake and working on weight reduction if needed. You can eat normally while on this medicine but try to avoid foods high in fat.
As with any medication, there might be some side effects. Common ones include nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhoea and vomiting. If you experience any of these or any other unusual symptoms, talk to your doctor.
Before starting Lopid Capsule, inform your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking. If you have kidney or liver disease, be cautious when using this medication. Additionally, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking Lopid Capsule.
Uses
Contraindications
- Allergy to gemfibrozil
- Kidney or liver disease
- Biliary cirrhosis
- If you are taking other medicines like simvastatin, repaglinide and dasabuvir. If you are not sure what these medicines are, confirm it with your doctor.
Side effects
- Dyspepsia
- Abdominal pain
- Acute appendicitis
- Atrial fibrillation
- Diarrhoea
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Eczema
- Rash
- Vertigo
- Constipation
- Headache
Precautions and Warnings
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Directions for Use
- Take Lopid capsules as directed by your doctor.
- Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and do not change the dosage without consulting them.
- Swallow the capsules whole with water and try to take them at the same time each day.
Storage and disposal
- Store Lopid 300 capsule at or below 25°C.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
- Protect it from moisture and direct sunlight.
- Avoid using expired medicine that you no longer need.
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Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines affect the way Lopid 300 capsule works or this medicine itself affects the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Inform the physician about the medicines, supplements or herbals you are taking or might take to avoid possible interaction.
- Especially if you are taking simvastatin, Anticoagulants, dabrafenib, loperamide, montelukast, paclitaxel, pioglitazone, rosiglitazone and Dasabuvir.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:LOPID
Manufacturer Name:PFIZER LIMITED
Address:Omni Protech Drugs Pvt. Limited C-4.13. MIDC, Bhosari, Pune 411 026.
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Lopid 300 MG Capsule (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
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