Generic name: fenofibrate
Dosage form: capsule
Drug class:Fibric acid derivatives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 22, 2021.
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Lofibra Capsules Description
LOFIBRA® [Fenofibrate capsules (micronized)] is a lipid regulating agent available as capsules for oral administration. The chemical name for fenofibrate is 2-[4-(4- chlorobenzoyl) phenoxy]-2-methyl-propanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester with the following structural formula:
The empirical formula is C20H21O4Cl and the molecular weight is 360.83; fenofibrate is insoluble in water. The melting point is 79 to 82°C. Fenofibrate is a white solid which is stable under ordinary conditions.
Each 67 mg LOFIBRA® contains the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, D&C Red #28, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, titanium dioxide and gelatin.
Each 134 mg LOFIBRA
