Centiva 100

Ciprofibrate are used to lower the level of fats (lipids) in the blood. For example the fats known as triglycerides. Ciprofibrate is used alongside a low fat diet and other non-medical treatments such as exercise and weight loss, to lower levels of fats in the blood.

Other lipid regulating drugs

Ciprofbrate reduces both LDL & VLDL and hence the levels of triglyceride and cholesterol associated with these lipoprotein fractions. It also increases levels of HDL cholesterol. Ciprofbrate is effective in the treatment of hyperlipidemia associated with high plasma concentrations of LDL and VLDL. There is evidence that treatment with fibrates may reduce coronary heart disease events.

Always take ciprofibrate exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Taking this medicine:

• Take this medicine by mouth
• Do not give to children under 12 years
• It is important while you are taking ciprofibrate to keep to any special diet you have been given
• If you feel the effect of your medicine is too weak or too strong, do not change the dose yourself, but ask your doctor

 How much to take:

• The usual dose for adults is 1 tablet every day
• Do not take anymore than 1 tablet each day
• If you have kidney problems, only take 1 tablet every other day

If you take more ciprofibrate than you should: If you take more of this medicine than you should, talk to a doctor or go to a hospital straight away. Take the medicine pack with you.

If you forget to take ciprofibrate:

• If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember it
• However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose

If you stop taking ciprofibrate:

• Keep taking your medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. Do not stop taking ciprofibrate just because you feel better. If you stop, your illness may get worse.
• If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, or have recently taken, any other medicines. This includes medicines you buy without a prescription, including herbal medicines. This is because ciprofibrate can affect the way some other medicines work. Also some medicines can affect the way ciprofibrate works.

Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• Statins (such as simvastatin, atorvastatin, pravastatin, fluvastatin and rosuvastatin)- used to treat high blood fat levels
• Warfarin- used for thinning the blood
• Insulin or Metformin- used for diabetes
• Contraceptive medicines or hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Do not take ciprofibrate if:

• You are allergic (hypersensitive) to ciprofibrate or any of the other ingredients of ciprofibrate
• Signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue
• You are pregnant, might become pregnant or think you may be pregnant
• You are breast-feeding
• You have severe liver or kidney problems
• You are taking "fibrates" (such as clofibrate, bezafibrate, fenofibrate or gemfibrozil)- used to treat high blood fat levels

Do not take this medicine if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking ciprofibrate.

Take special care with ciprofibrate. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking ciprofibrate if:

• You have unexpected muscle pains, tenderness or weakness
• You have liver or kidney problems
• You have an under-active thyroid gland
• You are over 70 years of age
• You or a member of your family have had muscle problems in the past.

If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking ciprofibrate.

• Muscle problems, such as cramps, pain or tenderness. This can lead to kidney failure.
• Hair loss, balding
• Headache, balance problems
• Feeling dizzy, drowsy or tired
• Feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting)
• Diarrhoea, indigestion or stomach pains
• Pain in your muscles

Do not take ciprofibrate if you are:

• Pregnant, might become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant.
• Breast-feeding or planning to breastfeed. This is because small amounts of ciprofibrate may pass into the mother’s milk.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use ciprofibrate after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

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