Losterol 300mg Tablet belongs to a group of medications called 'fibric acid derivatives' or 'fibrates' primarily used to treat raised or increased levels of cholesterol or fat/oils. Hyperlipidaemia or hypertriglyceridemia is a condition in which there is a high level of low-density lipoproteins (LDL) or bad cholesterol and a decreased level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or good cholesterol. Increased bad cholesterol level leads to a high risk of heart attack and stroke in the future, especially for heart disease patients.

Losterol 300mg Tablet contains 'Gemfibrozil' which works by increasing the natural substance that breaks down fats in the bloodstream, thereby increasing its utilization and removal. As a result, Losterol 300mg Tablet decreases harmful cholesterol like LDL (bad cholesterol), triglycerides (TG), and increases levels of HDL (good cholesterol).

Take Losterol 300mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Losterol 300mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience vomiting, abdominal pain, nausea, flatulence, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Losterol 300mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

It is important to have your cholesterol and triglyceride levels (lipid profile) checked regularly. Before starting Losterol 300mg Tablet, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy, severe kidney disease, severe liver disease, or gallbladder disease. Inform your doctor if you have ever had gallstones, cataracts (clouding in the eye lens that causes decreased vision) and heart disease. Inform your doctor if you have taken other cholesterol medicines with this Losterol 300mg Tablet. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant and breastfeeding.

Losterol 300mg Tablet belongs to a group of medication called 'fibric acid derivatives' or 'fibrates' primarily used to treat raised or increased levels of cholesterol or fat/oils. Losterol 300mg Tablet works by increasing the natural substance that breaks down fats in the bloodstream, thereby increasing its utilization and removal. As a result, Losterol 300mg Tablet decreases harmful cholesterol like LDL (bad cholesterol), triglycerides (TG), and increases levels of HDL (good cholesterol).

Before taking Losterol 300mg Tablet, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any fibrate products. Inform your doctor if you ever had rhabdomyolysis (high risk of muscle breakdown), thyroid disease, history of muscle pain and weakness. If you are above 70 years, then contact your doctor before taking this Losterol 300mg Tablet. Before starting Losterol 300mg Tablet, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy, severe kidney disease, severe liver disease, and gallbladder disease before starting $ name. Inform your doctor if you have ever had gallstones, cataracts (clouding in the eye's lens that causes decreased vision), diabetes, and heart disease. Inform your doctor if you have taken other cholesterol medicines with this Losterol 300mg Tablet. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant and breastfeeding. The use of alcohol with Losterol 300mg Tablet increases liver damage, so its use should be avoided.

• You should have your lipid profile test including total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), LDL, HDL, VLDL every 6 months to ensure whether Losterol 300mg Tablet is working or not.
• Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. 
• Gemfibrozil may cause you to develop gallstones. If you develop gallstones, you should consult your doctor.