Lipocomb 10 mg/10 mg, 20 mg/10 mg Hard Gelatin Capsules.
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 12 May 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Adjunct to diet for primary hypercholesterolemia treatment.
Dosage (summary)
One capsule daily; not suitable for initial therapy.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 1 week, Duration: 4 weeks
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding; use contraception.
Key Drug Interactions
- Ciclosporin
- Gemfibrozil
- Protease inhibitors
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Active liver disease
- Severe renal impairment
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Myopathy
Common side effects
- Increased hepatic transaminases
- Gastrointestinal issues
- Muscle pain
Counselling Points
- Report unexplained muscle pain or weakness.
- Take with or without food.
- Avoid alcohol.
Serious warnings
- Risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis
- Monitor liver function
- Discontinue if muscle symptoms occur
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