2.1 Hyperlipidemia and Mixed Dyslipidemia
The initial dose of Fenoglide is 120 mg per day.
2.2 Hypertriglyceridemia
The initial dose is 40 to 120 mg per day. Dosage should be individualized according to patient response, and should be adjusted if necessary following repeat lipid determinations at 4 to 8 week intervals. The maximum dose is 120 mg per day.
2.3 Renally Impaired Patients
Treatment with Fenoglide should be initiated at a dose of 40 mg/day in patients with mild to moderately impaired renal function, and increased only after evaluation of the effects on renal function and lipid levels at this dose. The use of Fenoglide should be avoided in patients with severely impaired renal function.
2.4 Elderly Patients
Dose selection for the elderly should be made on the basis of renal function. [See Use in Specific Populations (8.5).]
2.5 General Dosing Information
To increase absorption of Fenoglide, take with food.