Generic Tricor

There is currently no generic Tricor available on the market, and it is difficult to say when a generic version will become available. For your safety, do not buy anything claiming to be a "generic" version of Tricor until an approved generic is available.

Generic Tricor: An Overview

 Tricor® (fenofibrate) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat several conditions. These Tricor uses include:
 
Tricor is manufactured by Abbott Laboratories and is currently protected by a patent that prevents any generic Tricor from being manufactured.
 
However, if you search the Internet for "generic Tricor," you will find a number of companies selling it. The fact is that these medicines may be fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous. You should not buy any generic Tricor until there is an approved generic available.
 
It should be noted that there are several legitimate, FDA-approved versions of generic fenofibrate. However, these medications are not technically equivalent to Tricor, due to a few important differences.
 
The generic versions are not available in the same strengths as Tricor. Also, the formulation of the generic products is significantly different. For example, Tricor can be taken with or without food. Some of the generic fenofibrate medications must be taken with food (since taking them on an empty stomach decreases the absorption of the medication). While these generic medications may serve as alternatives to Tricor, they cannot be considered to be generic versions of the medication.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
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