Usual Adult Dose of Fenofibrate for Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa (Elevated LDL):
Tricor: 145 mg orally once a day.
Lofibra and others: 160 mg to 200 mg orally once a day with food.
Antara: 130 mg orally once a day.
Triglide: 160 mg orally once a day.
Lipofen: 150 mg orally once a day with food.
Fenoglide: 120 mg orally once a day with food.
Usual Adult Dose for Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIb (Elevated LDL + VLDL):
Tricor: 145 mg orally once a day.
Lofibra and others: 160 mg to 200 mg orally once a day with food.
Antara: 130 mg orally once a day.
Triglide: 160 mg orally once a day.
Lipofen: 150 mg orally once a day with food.
Fenoglide: 120 mg orally once a day with food.
Usual Adult Dose of Fenofibrate for Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV (Elevated VLDL):
Tricor: 48 to 145 mg orally once a day.
Lofibra and others: 54 mg to 200 mg orally once a day with food.
Antara: 43 mg to 130 mg orally once a day.
Triglide: 50 mg to 160 mg orally once a day.
Lipofen: 50 mg to 150 mg orally once a day with food.
Fenoglide: 40 mg to 120 mg orally once a day with food.
Usual Adult Dose for Hyperlipoproteinemia Type V (Elevated Chylomicrons + VLDL):
Tricor: 48 to 145 mg orally once a day.
Lofibra and others: 54 mg to 200 mg orally once a day with food.
Antara: 43 mg to 130 mg orally once a day.
Triglide: 50 mg to 160 mg orally once a day.
Lipofen: 50 mg to 150 mg orally once a day with food.
Fenoglide: 40 mg to 120 mg orally once a day with food.
Usual Geriatric Dose of Fenofibrate for Hyperlipoproteinemia:
Tricor: 48 mg orally once a day. Increases in dosage should occur only after evaluating the effects on renal function and lipid levels at this dose, with a maximum recommended dose of 145 mg/24 hours.
Lofibra and others: 54 mg to 67 mg orally once a day with food. Individualize dosage according to patient response and adjust if necessary following repeat lipid determinations at 4 to 8 week intervals.
Antara: 43 mg orally once a day. Individualize dosage according to patient response and adjust if necessary following repeat lipid determinations at 4 to 8 week intervals.
Triglide: 50 mg orally once a day. Individualize dosage according to patient response and adjust if necessary following repeat lipid determinations at 4 to 8 week intervals.
Lipofen: 50 mg orally once a day with food. Individualize dosage according to patient response and adjust if necessary following repeat lipid determinations at 4 to 8 week intervals.
Fenoglide: 40 mg to 120 mg orally once a day with food
 Detailed Fenofibrate dosage information
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
