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OVERDOSE

There is no specific treatment for overdose with LIPOFEN. General supportive care of the patient is indicated, including monitoring of vital signs and observation of clinical status, should an overdose occur. If indicated, elimination of unabsorbed drug should be achieved by emesis or gastric lavage. The usual precautions should be observed to maintain the airway. Because fenofibrate is highly bound to plasma proteins, hemodialysis should not be considered.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

LIPOFEN is contraindicated in:

Last reviewed on RxList: 11/11/2011
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

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