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What you need to know before you take Bezafibrate 400mg Tablets

Do not take Bezafibrate 400mg Tablets: • if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to bezafibrate or any of the other ingredients in the tablets (see section 6). • if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to fibrates or have developed a sensitivity to sunlight or artificial light (e.g. sunbeds) when taking these medicines. • if you are taking statins (e.g. atorvastatin) and have any of the following which may increase the risk of you developing muscle disease (weakness, wasting and pain): – impaired kidney function – an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) – severe infection – trauma – surgery – a change in the levels of hormones or chemicals in your body (seen in a blood test) – a high alcohol intake. • if you are having dialysis. • if you have liver disease. • if you have gall bladder disease. • if you have nephrotic syndrome (a kidney disorder). • if you have impaired kidney function. Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking Bezafibrate 400mg Tablets: • if you have an abnormal level of fats (lipids) in your blood caused by: – uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus – an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) – nephrotic syndrome (a kidney disorder) – an abnormal protein content in the blood – obstructive liver disease – medication • if you have an alcohol addiction. • if you have any of the following which may increase the risk of you developing muscle disease (weakness, wasting and pain): – impaired kidney function – an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) – severe infection – trauma – surgery – a change in the levels of hormones or chemicals in your body (seen in a blood test) – a high alcohol intake – are elderly (over 65 years old) – have a family history of muscle disease. Children and adolescents Bezafibrate 400mg Tablets should not be used in children. Other medicines and Bezafibrate 400mg Tablets Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. Especially: • coumarin-type anti-coagulants e.g. warfarin (used to prevent blood clotting). • antidiabetic medicines such as insulin (used in diabetes). • ciclosporin (used to suppress the immune system). • anion exchange resins such as colestyramine (used to lower cholesterol). Bezafibrate 400mg Tablets and an anion exchange resin should not be taken within 2 hours of each other. • statins e.g. atorvastatin (used to lower cholesterol). • monoamine-oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) e.g. phenelzine (used in depression). • oestrogen or medicines which contain oestrogen. Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Driving and using machines Bezafibrate 400mg Tablets may make you feel dizzy. Make sure you are not affected before you drive or operate machinery. Tests If you have impaired kidney function, your doctor may want to monitor you regularly by carrying out tests. Important information about some of the ingredients of Bezafibrate 400mg Tablets This medicine contains lactose. If you have been told you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine, as it contains a type of sugar called lactose. This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per tablet, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’.