Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Gemfibrozil
Drug Class
Cardiac Care
Chemical Class
Fibrates
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is Gempid?
Uses
Gemfibrozil helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides (fatty acids) in the blood. High levels of these types of fat in the blood are ass...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Fibrates
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antilipidemic Agent pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Fibrates. It belongs to Lipid lowering agents pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antilipidemic Agent pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Gemfibrozil is 250.33. Its pKa is 4.7.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
600 mg — 12 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take gemfibrozil exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Gemfibrozil is usually taken 30 minutes
3
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Hepatic dysfunction, gallstones, alcoholism
Important Warnings
Perform lipid profile, blood count and liver function tests before treatment
Check blood counts every 2 months during first 12 months of treatment
Monitor serum lipids periodically
Check eyes annually
Discontinue if persistent liver function abnormality occurs
Side Effects
Myositic syndromearrhythmiahypokalemiaGI upsetskin rashesimpotenceheadachedizzinesspainful extremitiesmyalgiablurred vision.
Drug Interactions
Anticoagulants.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Not recommended.
Storage
Tab, Caps Store in a well closed container, at room temperature, Below 30°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 451.2
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 20 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 22.56 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 210
DVAGOper pack of 20Rs 451.2
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Gemfibrozil, and what they are not.
Different molecules used for the same condition. A clinical decision, not a swap.
Pasage
5mg
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Rs 76Rs 7.6/unit
Lipilow
10mg
Atorvastatin
Rs 120
Simvazaf
10mg
Simvastatin
Rs 134Rs 13.4/unit
Below approved ceiling
Statin
10mg
Tranexamic Acid
Rs 171Rs 17.1/unit
Locholez
10mg
Ezetimibe
Rs 209.9
No DRAP alerts
Pitalo
1Mg
Pitavastatin
Rs 218.5Rs 21.85/unit
No DRAP alerts
Simva
10mg
Simvastatin 20 Mg
Rs 236.1Rs 23.61/unit
Below approved ceiling
Fenoget
67Mg
Fenofibrate
Rs 242.3Rs 24.23/unit
Bempeget Ez
180Mg 10Mg
Bempedoic Acid
Rs 399Rs 39.9/unit
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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