Tricor
Fenofibrate tablets for high cholesterol and triglycerides. It helps lower triglycerides and raise good cholesterol.
- Category
- Cholesterol Management
- Active ingredient
- Fenofibrate
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 160mg · 200mg
Tricor is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Tricor on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Hypercholesterolaemia · Mixed Dyslipidaemia · Hypertriglyceridaemia
- Alternative names
- fenofibrate
- Therapeutic class
- Fibric Acid Derivative
- Pharmacological class
- Fibrate
- Contraindications
- severe renal or gallbladder disease; active liver disease; nursing mothers
- Minor side effects
- nausea; abdominal pain; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- headache; elevated liver enzymes; back pain
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- AbbVie
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Keep dry.
- Drug interactions
- Simvastatin; Warfarin; Cyclosporine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
rhabdomyolysis, requires immediate medical attention; severe pancreatitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Fenofibrate tablets for high cholesterol and triglycerides. It helps lower triglycerides and raise good cholesterol.
Mechanism of action
Activates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha, increasing active clearance of VLDL while boosting protective HDL production.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefit outweighs risk. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Is the Tricor on Direct Meds a generic?
Yes, you receive a generic. Tricor is the original brand, made by AbbVie, and Direct Meds uses the name to identify the medicine; the generic has the same active ingredient (fenofibrate) at the strength you choose. The generic brand and manufacturer depend on available stock.
How much does Tricor cost in South Africa?
It depends on the strength and pack. Tricor comes in 160mg and 200mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 360 tablets, and the price of every option is shown above in rand, converted from US dollars. Larger packs cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →What is Tricor used for?
Tricor contains fenofibrate, used for hypercholesterolaemia, mixed dyslipidaemia and hypertriglyceridaemia.
How long does Tricor take to work?
Fenofibrate usually starts to work within 1 to 2 weeks. This varies from person to person.
What side effects can Tricor cause?
The common side effects of fenofibrate are nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Less common ones include headache, elevated liver enzymes and back pain. Serious but less common side effects include rhabdomyolysis and severe pancreatitis, which need urgent medical attention.
What does Tricor interact with?
Fenofibrate can interact with simvastatin, warfarin and ciclosporin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start taking Tricor.
Can I buy Tricor over the counter in South Africa?
Online, yes: Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order Tricor. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Where can I buy Tricor in South Africa?
On Direct Meds: choose the strength and pack, then check out. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Tricor names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Fenofibrate at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.