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Normolip 300 mg Capsule

Manufactured bySun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsGemfibrozil
Description
Normolip 300 mg Capsule is a body fat regulating medicine. It is used to treat hyperlipidaemia (abnormally high levels of bad cholesterol such as low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides in the blood). It is also used to prevent conditions such as heart attack (blood supply to the heart is blocked), stroke (a brain condition that causes interruption of blood supply to the brain), or atherosclerosis (accumulation of fat on the walls of blood vessels) caused due to high cholesterol and triglycerides levels. It works by reducing the levels of bad cholesterol such as LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and triglycerides and increasing the levels of good cholesterol (HDL-high-density lipoprotein) in the blood. Normolip 300 mg Capsule shows side effects such as impotence (loss of interest in sex), diarrhoea, stomach pain, numbness or tingling sensation, pain in muscles or joints, etc. These side effects usually subside with time. However, consult your doctor for further assistance if they persist or worsen. As this medicine can cause dizziness, avoid driving vehicles or operating heavy machines unless you know how this medicine affects you. Normolip 300 mg Capsule can be taken 30 minutes before a meal. Do not chew, crush, or break the capsule. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Take the medicine at the same time daily for the ease of remembering. Adapt lifestyle changes such as eating a diet low in salt and fat, indulging in physical activities, quitting smoking, avoiding consumption of alcohol, and losing weight if necessary, to get maximum benefits. Normolip 300 mg Capsule is not recommended if you are allergic to it or have liver conditions, gallstones (accumulation of hardened material in your gallbladder, a small organ under your liver), or severe kidney conditions. Consult your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or taking any other medications to make sure this medicine is safe for you. Normolip 300 mg Capsule is not recommended in children below 18 years of age due to the lack of safety and efficacy data. If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Normolip 300 mg Capsule

Gempar 300 mg Capsule
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Lopid 300 mg Capsule
Pfizer Ltd.
Triglyd 300 mg Capsule
Micro Labs Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Normolip 300 mg Capsule

  • Bladder pain
  • Fever or chills
  • Acid or sour stomach
  • Change in taste
  • Diarrhoea
  • Heartburn
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Skin rash
  • Stomach upset

Uses of Normolip 300 mg Capsule

What is it prescribed for?

  • Hyperlipidaemia
  • Prevention of heart attack, atherosclerosis, and stroke
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Normolip 300 mg Capsule to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Normolip 300 mg Capsule remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Normolip 300 mg Capsule.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to the lack of safety data, Normolip 300 mg Capsule is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless clearly needed. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is unknown if the medicine passes into breastmilk. Hence, consult your doctor before taking Normolip 300 mg Capsule if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Normolip 300 mg Capsule if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Liver Disease

Normolip 300 mg Capsule is not recommended for use if you have liver problems as this medicine is broken down in the liver. Impaired liver function may lead to an accumulation of the medicine in your body, thus increasing the risk of toxicity.

Severe Kidney disease

Normolip 300 mg Capsule is not recommended for use if you have severe kidney problems. This medicine may not get filtered properly in such conditions, thus increasing the risk of side effects.

Gallstones

Normolip 300 mg Capsule is not recommended for use if you have gallstones (accumulation of hardened material in your gallbladder, a small organ under your liver) as it can worsen your condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to the lack of safety data, Normolip 300 mg Capsule is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless clearly needed. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

It is unknown if the medicine passes into breastmilk. Hence, consult your doctor before taking Normolip 300 mg Capsule if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Use in children

Normolip 300 mg Capsule is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age due to the lack of safety and efficacy data.

Driving vehicles or operating heavy machines

Normolip 300 mg Capsule may cause dizziness or blurred vision in some cases. Hence avoid driving vehicles or operating heavy machines until you know how this medicine affects you.

Missed Dose

Do not miss the dose of Normolip 300 mg Capsule. In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Normolip 300 mg Capsule. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Simvastatin

Repaglinide

Rosiglitazone

Warfarin

Disease interactions

Rhabdomyolysis

Normolip 300 mg Capsule should be used with caution as it may cause rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, releasing the substances into the blood). Consult your doctor before starting the treatment if you have this condition. If you experience unexplained, severe muscle pain that persists during treatment with this medicine, consult your doctor for further assistance.

Haematological changes

Normolip 300 mg Capsule may cause a decrease in blood cell levels in the body in some cases. Hence it should be used with caution if you have decreased levels of red or white blood cells or blood-clot forming cells. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Normolip 300 mg Capsule 30 minutes before a meal. Take this capsule at the same time daily for ease of remembering. Do not chew, crush, and break the capsule. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Never take more or less than the prescribed dose. Do not discontinue Normolip 300 mg Capsule without consulting with your doctor, as it may worsen your condition.
Miscelleneous

To be taken before food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Normolip 300 mg Capsule works by lowering the levels of bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides) and increasing the levels of good cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein).
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Unknown

Classification

Category

Fibric acid derivatives

Schedule

Schedule H

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