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Bezafibrate reduces the amount of certain lipids in the blood.
Do not share your medicine with other people. It may not be suitable for them and may harm them.

The pharmacy label on your medicine tells you how much medicine you should take. It also tells you how often you should take your medicine. This is the dose that you and your prescriber have agreed you should take. You should not change the dose of your medicine unless you are told to do so by your prescriber.
If you feel that the medicine is making you unwell or you do not think it is working, then talk to your prescriber.

WHEN TO TAKE YOUR MEDICINE

Some medicines work best if they are taken at a specific time of day. Getting the most benefit from your medicine can also be affected by what you eat, when you eat and the times at which you take other medicines.

Specific information on when to take Bezafibrate can be found in the Patient Information Leaflet that comes with this medicine or on the medicine label. You can also ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about when to take your medicine.

HOW TO TAKE YOUR MEDICINE

Some medicines have specific instructions about how to take them. This is because they work better when taken correctly. These instructions can include getting the right dose and special instructions for preparing the medicine.

Specific information on how to take Bezafibrate can be found in the Patient Information Leaflet that comes with this medicine or on the medicine label. Alternatively, you can request information about how to take your medicine from your doctor or pharmacist.

If you are having problems taking this form of Bezafibrate, you should talk to your prescriber or pharmacist. They may be able to give you advice on other ways to take your medicine or other preparations that are easier for you to take.

TAKING TOO MUCH OF YOUR MEDICINE

Taking extra doses of some medicines can be harmful. In some cases even one extra dose can cause you problems. If you take extra doses of your medicine, you must get medical advice immediately. You may need a test to assess the effect of taking extra doses. This is because the effects of taking too much medicine are very complex so it is very important that you seek medical advice.

STOPPING YOUR MEDICINE

Suddenly stopping your medicine may cause your original condition to return. This is why you must speak to your prescriber if you are having any problems taking your medicine.

If you are not having any problems taking this medicine then do not stop taking it, even if you feel better, unless advised to do so by your prescriber.

SIDE-EFFECTS

A medicine is only made available to the public if the clinical trials have shown that the benefits of taking the medicine outweigh the risks.

Once a medicine has been licensed, information on the medicine’s effects, both intended and unintended, is continuously recorded and updated.

Some side-effects may be serious while others may only be a mild inconvenience.

Everyone’s reaction to a medicine is different. It is difficult to predict which side-effects you will have from taking a particular medicine, or whether you will have any side-effects at all. The important thing is to tell your prescriber or pharmacist if you are having problems with your medicine.
Common: More than 1 in 100 people who take Bezafibrate:

gastrointestinal problems
loss of appetite

Uncommon: More than 1 in 1000 people who take Bezafibrate:

abnormal laboratory test results
anaphylactic reactions
biliary problems
constipation
diarrhoea
distension of the stomach
erectile dysfunction
feeling dizzy
hair loss
headaches
hypersensitivity reactions
indigestion
itching
kidney problems
muscle problems including muscle weakness, cramps, pain or tenderness
nausea
photosensitivity skin reaction
skin rash or rashes
stomach pain
urticaria

Rare: More than 1 in 10,000 people who take Bezafibrate:

depression
difficulty sleeping
neuropathy of the extremities
pancreatitis
paraesthesiae

Very rare: Fewer than 1 in 10,000 people who take Bezafibrate:

blood problems
erythema multiforme
gallstones
lung problems
rhabdomyolysis
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
toxic epidermal necrolysis
unexplained or easy bruising of the skin or mucous membranesBezafibrate 400mg modified-release tablets – Taj Dearob Pharma | ezafibrate reduces the amount of certain lipids in the blood.Do not share your medicine with other people. It may not be suitable for them and may harm them.The pharmacy label on your medicine tells you how much medicine you should take. It also tells you how often you should take your medicine. This is the dose that you and your prescriber have agreed you should take. You should not change the dose of your medicine unless you are told to do so by your prescriber.
Bezafibrate 400mg modified-release tablets – Taj Dearob Pharma | ezafibrate reduces the amount of certain lipids in the blood.Do not share your medicine with other people. It may not be suitable for them and may harm them.The pharmacy label on your medicine tells you how much medicine you should take. It also tells you how often you should take your medicine. This is the dose that you and your prescriber have agreed you should take. You should not change the dose of your medicine unless you are told to do so by your prescriber.