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Idebopil 45mg Tablet

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS
Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)
Idebopil 45mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat Friedreich's ataxia and vision impairment in patients with Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy, an eye disorder that can lead to loss of eyesight. This way it helps in improving the lost eyesight.
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General Information

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Product introduction

Idebopil 45mg Tablet is taken with food, preferably at the same time each day. Take this medicine as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Some common side effects of using this medication are inflammation of the throat and nasal passages, cough, and back pain. This medicine may cause diarrhea, so drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated while taking this medicine. It may make your urine reddish-brown in color but it is harmless.

Before taking this medicine, please inform your doctor if you have a history of liver or kidney diseases. Moreover, your doctor may regularly monitor your eyesight, blood counts, and liver function while you are on treatment with this medicine.

Uses of Idebopil Tablet

Benefits of Idebopil Tablet

Treatment of Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy
Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy is a rare genetic disease that causes rapid loss of vision of both the eyes. Idebopil 45mg Tablet is the most effective and safest medicine for the treatment of Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy. Its antioxidant properties prevent further loss of vision and promotes recovery of vision. It improves healing of already damaged areas and aids in better eyesight. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefits.

Side effects of Idebopil Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Idebopil
  • Cough
  • Diarrhea
  • Back pain
  • Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)

How to use Idebopil Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Idebopil 45mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Idebopil Tablet works

Idebenone belongs to the class of drugs called as antioxidants (a molecule that prevents oxidation of another molecule).  It acts by protecting wide variety of cells from oxidative damage thereby increasing production of energy by cells.

All substitutes for Idebopil 45mg Tablet

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

  • Idebopil 45mg Tablet helps treat vision impairment in patients with Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON).
  • It should be taken with food and at the same time everyday.
  • It may make your urine become reddish brown. This change in colour is harmless. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
  • Your doctor may regularly monitor your eyesight, blood counts and liver function while you are on treatment with this medicine. 
  • Inform your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease or if you notice flu or cold symptoms.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Idebopil 45mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Idebopil 45mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Idebopil 45mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

Driving

SAFE
Idebopil 45mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Idebopil 45mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Idebopil 45mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Idebopil with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Mild

Aliskiren (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor the treatment outcome and may modify the treatment protocol as per the observation.
Mild

Digoxin (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor the treatment outcome and may modify the treatment protocol as per the observation.
Mild

Ergotamine (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor the treatment outcome and may modify the treatment protocol as per the observation.
Mild

Methylergometrine (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor the treatment outcome and may modify the treatment protocol as per the observation.
Mild

Midazolam (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor the treatment outcome and may modify the treatment protocol as per the observation.

Frequently asked questions

Idebopil 45mg Tablet is used to treat vision loss in people with Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON), a rare genetic condition that affects the optic nerves. The medicine works by improving energy production in the cells of the eye, which may help restore or stabilize vision.
Individuals should not take Idebopil 45mg Tablet if they are allergic to idebenone or any of the ingredients in the medicine. It should also be avoided by those with rare hereditary conditions such as galactose intolerance, severe lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption.
Yes, Idebopil 45mg Tablet may cause reddish-brown discoloration of urine. This effect is harmless but should not be confused with blood in the urine. If you are unsure, consult your doctor.
Before starting Idebopil 45mg Tablet, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, as the medicine may need to be used with caution. You should also inform your doctor if you are taking other medicines that affect the liver or blood.
Yes, although they are uncommon, serious side effects of Idebopil 45mg Tablet include liver problems (such as hepatitis or raised liver enzymes), blood disorders (like anemia or low white blood cell count), and seizures. Seek medical attention if you develop yellowing of the skin or eyes, unusual bleeding, frequent infections, or seizures.
Idebopil 45mg Tablet has not been fully studied in children under 12 years old, so its safety in young children is uncertain. In older adults, no special dose adjustment is usually required, but doctors will monitor closely for side effects.
While taking Idebopil 45mg Tablet, mild diarrhea and stomach upset are common, but if you experience severe or persistent diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting, consult your doctor. These may require dose adjustments or temporary discontinuation of the medicine.
Studies have shown that Idebopil 45mg Tablet can be used safely for up to 2 to 3 years in patients with Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON), with no new long-term safety concerns. However, regular monitoring by your doctor is important to check for rare side effects.
While taking Idebopil 45mg Tablet, seek emergency care if you experience sudden seizures, severe allergic reactions, unexplained bleeding or bruising, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or dark urine along with tiredness, which may signal liver or blood problems.

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Ubiquinones

Habit Forming

No

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VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS

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Antioxidants
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