Lopid is indicated as an adjunct to diet and other non-pharmacological treatment (e.g. exercise, weight reduction) for the following: - Treatment of severe hypertriglyceridaemia with or without low HDL cholesterol. - Mixed hyperlipidaemia when a statin is contraindicated or not tolerated. - Primary hypercholesterolaemia when a statin is contraindicated or not tolerated. Primary prevention Reduction of cardiovascular morbidity in males with increased non-HDL cholesterol and at high risk for a first cardiovascular event when a statin is contraindicated or not tolerated (see section 5.1).