Gemfibrozil is indicated as an adjunct to diet and other non-pharmacological treatment (e.g. exercise, weight reduction) for the following:
For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:
For: Adults (18-64)
Regimen A: Oral, 900 milligrams, once daily -30 minutes before dinner.
Regimen B: Oral, 600 milligrams, 2 times daily -30 minutes before meals.
The dose range is 900 mg to 1,200 mg daily.
The only dose with documented effect on morbidity is 1,200 mg daily.
The 1,200 mg dose is taken as 600 mg twice daily, half an hour before breakfast and half an hour before the evening meal.
The 900 mg dose is taken as a single dose half an hour before the evening meal.