Lipicard 200mg
Available Dosages
| SKU | 421 |
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| Generic For | Tricor |
| Strength | 200mg |
| Manufacturer | USV Ltd. |
| Active Ingredient | Fenofibrate |
| Pack Size | Qty | Price Per Pill or Unit | Price | Cart | |
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| 30 Capsules | US$ 0.73 | US$ 22.00 | |||
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| 60 Capsules | US$ 0.50 | US$ 30.0032%US$ 44.00 | |||
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| 90 Capsules | US$ 0.50 | US$ 45.0032%US$ 66.00 | |||
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Lipicard 200mg (Fenofibrate) – Affordable Tricor Alternative
Lipicard 200 mg tablets contain Fenofibrate, a drug of the fibrate class used in combination with statins to treat hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia. Lipicard is mainly used to reduce cholesterol levels in patients at high risk of heart disease. Like other fibrates, it reduces both low-density lipoprotein and very low-density protein, as well as increasing high-density lipoproteins levels and reducing triglycerides levels.
What is Lipicard 200 mg used for?
Lipicard along with diet is used:
- To reduce elevated Apo-B, LDL-C, TG, Total C and to increase HDL-C in adult patients with mixed dyslipidemia and primary hypercholesterolemia
- To treat adult patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia
How does Lipicard 200 mg work?
Lipicard contains Fenofibrate, which belongs to a group of drugs known as fibrates. Fenofibrate lowers lipid levels by activating peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARα). PPARα activates lipoprotein lipase and reduces apoprotein CIII, which increases lipolysis and eradication of triglyceride-rich particles from plasma.
PPAR also increases apoproteins AI and AII, reduces very low-density lipoprotein and low-density lipoprotein containing apoprotein B and increases high-density lipoprotein containing apoprotein AI and AII.
What does Lipicard 200 mg contain?
Each Lipicard tablet contains the active ingredient Fenofibrate, which is one one of the most commonly prescribed medicine among fibrates, and has a well known tolerability and efficacy profile.
Effects of alcohol on Lipicard 200 mg
Avoid consuming alcohol as it can increase the level of triglyceride in the blood, and may also damage your liver while you are taking Lipicard tablets.
What are the interactions of Lipicard 200 mg?
Inform your physician about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Taking Lipicard tablets with certain other medicines may cause certain adverse reactions. Taking these tablets with other medicines can cause serious side effects.
Especially, tell your physician if you take:
- Tenormin
- Propranolol
- Hormonal contraceptives
- Tacrolimus
- Metoprolol
- Diuretics (water pills)
- Other cholesterol lowering drugs
- A blood thinner (warfarin, Jantoven, and Coumadin)
- Labetalol
- Nadolol
- Cyclosporine
- Cholesterol-lowering drugs
- Cancer drugs
- Steroids
- Medicines to prevent organ transplant rejection.
Ask your physician for a complete list of these drugs, if you are not sure.
Know the medicines you take. Always keep a list of these to show your physician when you get a new medicine.
When should Lipicard 200 mg not be used?
It should not be used in:
- Patients with active liver disease
- Patients with severe renal dysfunction, including patient receiving dialysis
- Patients with known hypersensitivity to Fenofibrate
- Nursing mothers
What are the side effects of Lipicard 200 mg?
Tell your physician if you do not feel well while you are taking Lipicard.
Lipicard helps most people with hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia, but as with all drugs, it may have unwanted side effects. All drugs can have side effects. Sometimes they are severe, most of the time they are not. You may need medical treatment if you get some of the side effects.
Do not get alarmed by the following lists of adverse effects. You may or may not experience all of them. Tell your physician if you observe any of the following and they worry you.
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Back pain
- Mild stomach pain
- Stomach pain
- Unusual bleeding
- Rash
- Chest pain
- Blistering or peeling of the skin
- Weakness
- Coughing up blood
- Weakness
- Pain in one or both legs
- Vomiting
- Abnormal bleeding
- Nausea
How should Lipicard be taken?
- For hypercholesterolemia or mixed dyslipidemia: The recommended dosage is 120 mg daily.
- For severe hypertriglyceridemia: The recommended dosage is 40 to 120 mg daily. Your physician will adjust your dose according to your condition and response to current dosage.
- For patients with renal impairment: The recommended initial dosage is 40 mg daily. The dose of the drug should be increased according to the effect on renal function.
- To increase absorption of Lipicard, take it with food.
- The dosage regimen may differ from the information contained in this document. In the case of any confusion, please consult your physician.
Missed dose of Lipicard 200 mg
If you have forgotten a dose, take it as soon you remember and go back to your usual dosing schedule. If the time to take the next dose is near, leave the forgotten dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to compensate the forgotten one.
How should Lipicard 200 mg be stored?
- Store it at room temperature.
- Keep the tablets in its original packet until it is time to take them.
- Do not store it or any other medicine in the bathroom or near a sink. Also, do not leave your tablets on a windowsill or in the car. Heat and dampness can destroy some drugs.
- Keep the medicine where children cannot reach.
What is fenofibrate 200mg used for?
Lipicard 200mg contains a higher dose of fenofibrate, a PPAR-alpha activator prescribed for severe hypertriglyceridaemia or mixed dyslipidaemia that has not responded adequately to the 160 mg dose. At 200 mg, fenofibrate provides stronger triglyceride reduction and a more pronounced HDL-raising effect. It is used in patients at high cardiovascular risk whose lipid panel — particularly elevated triglycerides alongside low HDL — requires more aggressive management beyond standard statin therapy.
How does the 200mg dose of fenofibrate differ from 160mg?
Fenofibrate 200mg provides a higher daily drug exposure than 160mg, resulting in more complete PPAR-alpha activation and correspondingly greater triglyceride reduction. Studies show dose-dependent improvements in triglycerides and HDL across the fenofibrate dose range. The 200mg dose is typically used when 160mg fails to achieve target triglyceride levels — generally below 1.7 mmol/L (150 mg/dL) — or when a patient has very high baseline triglycerides above 5.6 mmol/L.
How should Lipicard 200mg be taken?
Lipicard 200mg is taken once daily with the main meal of the day. Food significantly improves fenofibrate absorption (bioavailability increases by up to 35% when taken with a fat-containing meal). Swallow the capsule or tablet whole. Avoid taking it on an empty stomach to maximise effectiveness and reduce gastrointestinal side effects. Maintaining a low-fat, heart-healthy diet alongside fenofibrate is essential for optimal lipid management outcomes.
How quickly does Lipicard 200mg lower triglycerides?
At the higher 200 mg dose, fenofibrate begins reducing triglyceride levels within 1–2 weeks. A substantial reduction — often 40–60% from baseline — is typically measurable on a repeat lipid panel at 6–8 weeks. Patients with baseline triglycerides above 5 mmol/L may see a more dramatic early response. Regular monitoring every 3–6 months allows dose optimisation and confirms continued lipid benefit over the long term.
Is Lipicard 200mg safe for patients with kidney disease?
Fenofibrate can mildly raise serum creatinine levels — an effect that is largely pharmacological rather than reflecting true kidney injury in most patients. However, fenofibrate is contraindicated in severe renal impairment (eGFR below 30 mL/min). In moderate CKD (eGFR 30–60 mL/min), a dose reduction to 100 mg daily may be appropriate. Baseline and annual eGFR monitoring is recommended for all patients on fenofibrate, especially at the 200 mg dose.
Can Lipicard 200mg cause pancreatitis?
Paradoxically, while fenofibrate is used to prevent pancreatitis caused by very high triglycerides (above 10 mmol/L), it has been rarely associated with acute pancreatitis as a drug reaction in some case reports. The overall risk is very low. Patients with a history of pancreatitis should use fenofibrate with caution and under close specialist supervision. If abdominal pain radiating to the back develops while on fenofibrate, seek medical evaluation promptly.
How does Lipicard 200mg compare to omega-3 fatty acids for triglycerides?
Lipicard 200mg (fenofibrate) and omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) are both used to reduce elevated triglycerides, but fenofibrate is generally more potent — reducing triglycerides by 40–60% versus 20–30% with prescription omega-3 products. Omega-3 fatty acids have a favourable safety profile and are often first-line in moderate hypertriglyceridaemia, while fenofibrate is preferred for more severe elevations. Some patients use both for additive benefit.
Is Lipicard 200mg as good as Tricor or Lipanthyl 200mg?
Yes. Lipicard 200mg contains the same active ingredient — fenofibrate 200 mg — as Tricor and Lipanthyl 200mg formulations, and achieves equivalent lipid-lowering outcomes. While exact formulation technology may vary slightly between brands, the clinical triglyceride and HDL effects are comparable. The primary advantage of Lipicard is its more competitive pricing, making sustained once-daily lipid management more affordable.
Can I get fenofibrate 200mg delivered to my home?
Yes. PremiumRxDrugs.com delivers fenofibrate 200mg — including Lipicard — directly to patients' homes in the USA, UK, Australia, and many other countries. Medicines are shipped in discreet packaging at competitive prices, with free shipping on eligible orders. The prescription management system makes it straightforward to reorder without visiting a pharmacy, ideal for patients on long-term lipid therapy.
What side effects does Lipicard 200mg commonly cause?
Common side effects of fenofibrate 200mg include abdominal discomfort, nausea, dyspepsia, and headache. At higher doses, muscle symptoms (myalgia) are more likely — especially with concurrent statin use. Elevated liver enzymes may occur, typically resolving without stopping therapy. Fenofibrate can raise creatinine and homocysteine levels. Gallstone formation is a known long-term risk. Photosensitivity reactions have been reported with the fibrate drug class.
Who should not take fenofibrate 200mg?
Fenofibrate 200mg is contraindicated in severe renal impairment, active hepatic disease, known gallbladder disease with stones, prior fibrate-associated myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. Patients on warfarin require more frequent INR checks, as fenofibrate enhances warfarin's anticoagulant effect. Paediatric use is not approved. Always disclose your complete medical and medication history before starting fenofibrate 200mg.
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