Crestor (Rosuvastatin) 10mg Tablets U

Used alongside a healthy diet and lifestyle, Crestor significantly lowers the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other serious cardiovascular events.

What Crestor does to your cholesterol

LDL "Bad" Cholesterol ↓ up to 52% Significantly reduced

Triglycerides ↓ up to 28% Reduced

HDL "Good" Cholesterol ↑ up to 13% Increased

Dosage : 10 mg once daily

Dosage form : Oral tablet

Drug class : Statin

Prescription : Required

What it's used for

High LDL cholesterol (hypercholesterolaemia) — to lower dangerously elevated cholesterol levels

Mixed dyslipidaemia — when both LDL and triglycerides are elevated

Familial hypercholesterolaemia — an inherited condition causing very high cholesterol from birth

Heart attack and stroke prevention — for adults at moderate to high cardiovascular risk, even with normal cholesterol levels

Slowing atherosclerosis — helps reduce fatty plaque build-up in artery walls

How to take it

Take one tablet by mouth once daily at any time, with or without food. Take it at the same time each day for best results. Swallow whole — do not crush or chew.

Cholesterol control takes time — most people begin to see results in their blood tests after 4 weeks of consistent use. Continue taking it even if you feel well; high cholesterol has no symptoms.

Common side effects

Crestor is generally well tolerated. Possible side effects include:

Stop taking Crestor and contact your doctor immediately if you experience unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness — especially with fever or dark urine. This may be a sign of a rare but serious condition called rhabdomyolysis.

Who should not take Crestor 10 mg

Pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding — statins can harm the unborn baby

People with active liver disease or persistently raised liver enzymes

People with known allergy to Rosuvastatin or any tablet ingredient

Patients with severe kidney disease not on dialysis

Patients taking Cyclosporine (an immunosuppressant)

Important medicines to tell your doctor about

If taking antacids, separate them from Crestor by at least 2 hours.

For best results — combine with lifestyle changes

Crestor works best alongside a low-saturated-fat diet, regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding excessive alcohol. Your doctor may monitor your cholesterol and liver function with periodic blood tests.

Storage

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.