Lipaglyn 4

Tablet · Zydus
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Lipaglyn 4 is a tablet made by Zydus that contains Saroglitazar 4 mg. Saroglitazar is a lipid and sugar medicine: lowers high triglycerides in diabetes; also used in fatty liver disease.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Saroglitazar4 mg

What it is used for

Lowers high triglycerides in diabetes; also used in fatty liver disease.

How it works

An Indian-developed medicine that lowers triglycerides and improves sugar control; also used in fatty liver disease.

How to take it

Usually 4 mg once a day before breakfast.

Common side effects

  • Stomach discomfort
  • Nausea
  • Weakness

Get medical help straight away if

  • Unexplained muscle pain or weakness
  • Swelling or breathlessness

Be careful

Not in pregnancy; liver and kidney tests may be needed.

Other medicines and interactions

Caution with statins and other lipid medicines (muscle problems).

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Not for use in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Common questions

What is Lipaglyn 4?

Lipaglyn 4 is a tablet by Zydus containing Saroglitazar 4 mg.

What is Lipaglyn 4 used for?

Lowers high triglycerides in diabetes; also used in fatty liver disease.

How should I take Lipaglyn 4?

Usually 4 mg once a day before breakfast. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Lipaglyn 4?

Common side effects include: Stomach discomfort, nausea, weakness. Get medical help straight away for: Unexplained muscle pain or weakness, swelling or breathlessness.

Does Lipaglyn 4 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Lipaglyn 4 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Not for use in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Lipaglyn 4?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.