{"id":22459,"date":"2022-06-29T06:57:31","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T06:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=22459"},"modified":"2022-06-29T11:36:38","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T11:36:38","slug":"rosuvastatin-sandoz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/rosuvastatin-sandoz\/","title":{"rendered":"Rosuvastatin Sandoz &#8211; Rosuvastatin uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets<br>rosuvastatin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Rosuvastatin Sandoz is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rosuvastatin Sandoz belongs to a group of medicines called statins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have been prescribed Rosuvastatin Sandoz because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You have a high cholesterol level.\u00a0This means that you have an increased risk of having a heart attack or\u00a0stroke.\u00a0Rosuvastatin Sandoz is used in adults, adolescents, and children from 6 years of age to treat high\u00a0cholesterol.<\/li><li>You have been advised to take a statin because dietary changes and increased exercise were not enough to correct your cholesterol levels.\u00a0You should continue your cholesterol-lowering diet and exercise while taking Rosuvastatin Sandoz.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You have other factors that increase the risk of having a heart attack,\u00a0stroke,\u00a0or other health problems related to cardiovascular\u00a0disease.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Myocardial infarction,\u00a0stroke,\u00a0and other cardiovascular health problems can be caused by a disease called atherosclerosis (atherosclerosis).\u00a0The cause of atherosclerosis is that fat accumulates in the\u00a0arteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it is important to continue taking&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Rosuvastatin Sandoz&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rosuvastatin Sandoz is used to correct the concentration of certain fats in the blood, called\u00a0lipids.\u00a0The most common of these is\u00a0cholesterol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different types of&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;in the blood, the &#8220;bad&#8221;&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;(&nbsp;LDL-C&nbsp;) and the &#8220;good&#8221;&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;(&nbsp;HDL-C&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rosuvastatin Sandoz can reduce the &#8220;bad&#8221;\u00a0cholesterol\u00a0and increase the &#8220;good&#8221;\u00a0cholesterol.<\/li><li>It works by helping your body reduce the production of &#8220;bad&#8221;\u00a0cholesterol\u00a0and improve your body&#8217;s ability to remove it from your blood.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For most people, high cholesterol levels do not affect how they feel because high cholesterol levels do not cause any symptoms.&nbsp;If left untreated, however, fat deposits can settle on the walls of your blood vessels and make them narrower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes these narrow blood vessels can be blocked and then shut off the blood supply to the heart or brain, which can lead to a heart attack or a\u00a0stroke.\u00a0By lowering your cholesterol levels, you can reduce the risk of having a heart attack,\u00a0stroke,\u00a0or other related health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to\u00a0<strong>continue taking\u00a0Rosuvastatin Sandoz<\/strong>, even if your\u00a0cholesterol\u00a0has reached the right level because\u00a0<strong>it prevents your cholesterol levels from rising again<\/strong>\u00a0so that fat accumulates.\u00a0However, you should stop if your doctor advises you to do so, or if you have become pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rosuvastatin contained in Rosuvastatin Sandoz may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you take Rosuvastatin Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Rosuvastatin Sandoz:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are\u00a0<strong>allergic to rosuvastatin<\/strong>\u00a0or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li><strong>if you are pregnant<\/strong>\u00a0or breastfeeding.\u00a0If you become pregnant while taking Rosuvastatin Sandoz, stop taking Rosuvastatin Sandoz immediately and consult a doctor.\u00a0Women should avoid becoming pregnant while taking Rosuvastatin Sandoz by using appropriate contraception.<\/li><li><strong>if you have liver disease.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>if you have severe kidney problems.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>if you have repeated or unexplained muscle aches or pains.<\/strong><\/li><li>if you are taking\u00a0<strong>a combination therapy with sofosbuvir \/ velpatasvir \/ voxilaprevir<\/strong>\u00a0(used to treat a viral infection in the liver called\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0C).<\/li><li><strong>if you are taking a medicine called ciclosporin<\/strong>\u00a0(used for example in organ transplantation).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of the above apply to you (or you are not sure)\u00a0<strong>contact your doctor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also,<\/strong> note that you should not take\u00a0Rosuvastatin Sandoz\u00a0\u00a040 mg (the highest\u00a0dose<strong>):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>if you have moderate kidney problems<\/strong>\u00a0(ask your doctor if you are unsure).<\/li><li><strong>if you have thyroid problems<\/strong>.<\/li><li>if you have had recurrent or unexplained muscle aches or pains, a history of muscle disease, heredity for muscle disease, or muscle aches when using other cholesterol-lowering medicines.<\/li><li>if you regularly drink large amounts of alcohol.<\/li><li>if you are of Asian descent\u00a0(Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, or Indian).<\/li><li>if you are taking another type of cholesterol-lowering drug called fibrates.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of the above apply to you (or you are not sure)&nbsp;<strong>contact your doctor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Rosuvastatin Sandoz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>if you have problems with your kidneys.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>if you have a problem with your liver.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>if you have had recurrent or unexplained muscle aches or pains<\/strong>, a history of muscle disease, heredity for muscle disease, or muscle aches when using other cholesterol-lowering medicines.\u00a0Tell your doctor immediately if you have unexplained muscle aches or pains, especially if you feel sick or have a fever.\u00a0Also, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have long-term muscle weakness.<\/li><li>if you regularly drink large amounts of alcohol.<\/li><li>if you have thyroid problems.<\/li><li>if you are taking other cholesterol-lowering drugs called fibrates.\u00a0Read all of this leaflet carefully even if you have taken other medicines for high\u00a0cholesterol\u00a0before.<\/li><li>If you are taking medicines used to treat\u00a0HIV\u00a0infection,\u00a0such as ritonavir with lopinavir, atazanavir, and\/or tipranavir, see Other medicines and Rosuvastatin Sandoz.<\/li><li>if you are taking a medicine called fusidic acid\u00a0(to treat bacterial infections) by mouth or as an\u00a0injection\u00a0or if you have been taking this medicine for the last 7 days.\u00a0The combination of fusidic acid and rosuvastatin can cause serious muscle problems (\u00a0rhabdomyolysis\u00a0).<\/li><li>if you are over 70 years old\u00a0(then your doctor will need to choose the right starting dose of Rosuvastatin Sandoz that is right for you).<\/li><li>if you suffer from severe respiratory failure.<\/li><li>if you are of Asian origin\u00a0(Japanese, Chinese, Philippines, Vietnamese, Korean, or Indian) your doctor needs to choose the right starting dose of Rosuvastatin Sandoz that is right for you<\/li><li>if you have ever developed a severe rash or skin rash, blisters, and\/or<strong> sores in your mouth after taking rosuvastatin or other related medicines.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Severe skin reactions including&nbsp;Stevens-Johnson syndrome&nbsp;and drug reaction with&nbsp;eosinophilia&nbsp;and systemic symptoms (DRESS) have been reported during treatment with rosuvastatin.&nbsp;Stop using Rosuvastatin Sandoz and seek medical advice immediately if you notice any of the symptoms described in section 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of the above is true for you (or if you are unsure):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Do not take\u00a0Rosuvastatin Sandoz\u00a040 mg (the highest\u00a0dose) and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any\u00a0dose\u00a0of\u00a0Rosuvastatin Sandoz.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In a small number of people, statins can affect the liver.&nbsp;This is detected by a simple test that examines increased levels of liver enzymes in the blood.&nbsp;For this reason, doctors will usually perform this blood test (liver function test) before and during treatment with Rosuvastatin Sandoz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During treatment with this medicine, your doctor will closely monitor you if you have\u00a0diabetes\u00a0or are at risk of developing\u00a0diabetes.\u00a0You are more likely to get\u00a0diabetes\u00a0if you have high blood sugar and blood fat levels, are overweight, and have high\u00a0blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>if the patient is under 6 years of age<\/strong>: Rosuvastatin Sandoz should not be given to children under 6 years of age.<\/li><li>if the patient is under 18 years of age: Rosuvastatin Sandoz 40 mg tablet is not suitable for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Rosuvastatin Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you have to take fusidic acid by mouth to treat a bacterial infection, you must temporarily stop taking this medicine.\u00a0Your doctor will tell you when it is safe to start using Rosuvastatin Sandoz again.\u00a0Concomitant use of Rosuvastatin Sandoz with fusidic acid may in rare cases cause muscle weakness, tenderness,<\/strong> or pain (\u00a0rhabdomyolysis\u00a0).\u00a0See section 4 for more information on\u00a0rhabdomyolysis<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>ciclosporin (used for example in organ transplantation)<\/li><li>warfarin\u00a0or clopidogrel (or other blood-thinning drugs), fibrates and other lipid-lowering drugs (for example gemfibrozil, fenofibrate), other cholesterol-lowering drugs (for example ezetimibe)<\/li><li>certain medicines for heartburn and acid reflux<\/li><li>erythromycin (\u00a0antibiotics\u00a0)<\/li><li>birth control pills<\/li><li>hormone replacement drugs<\/li><li>regorafenib (used to treat cancer)<\/li><li><strong>darolutamide<\/strong>\u00a0(used to treat cancer)<\/li><li>any of the following medicines used to treat viral infections, including\u00a0HIV\u00a0or\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0C\u00a0infection, alone or in combination (see Warnings and Precautions): ritonavir, lopinavir, atazanavir, sofosbuvir, voxilaprevir, ombitasvir, paritaprevir, dasabuvir, velpatasvir, Graz, elbasvir, glekaprevir, pibrentasvir.\u00a0The effects of these medicines may be affected by Rosuvastatin Sandoz or they may affect the effect of Rosuvastatin Sandoz.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The effects of these medicines may be affected by Rosuvastatin Sandoz or they may affect the effect of Rosuvastatin Sandoz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not take\u00a0Rosuvastatin Sandoz<\/strong>\u00a0if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.\u00a0If you become pregnant while taking Rosuvastatin Sandoz<strong>, stop<\/strong>\u00a0taking it immediately and tell your doctor.\u00a0Women should avoid becoming pregnant while taking Rosuvastatin Sandoz by using appropriate contraception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rosuvastatin Sandoz does not affect the ability to drive or use machines in most people.&nbsp;However, some people feel dizzy while using Rosuvastatin Sandoz.&nbsp;If you feel dizzy, talk to your doctor before trying to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rosuvastatin Sandoz contains lactose and sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per tablet, ie it is essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Rosuvastatin Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The usual\u00a0dose\u00a0for adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are taking&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Rosuvastatin Sandoz&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>for high cholesterol:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Starting dose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your treatment with Rosuvastatin Sandoz should start with\u00a0<strong>5 mg or 10 mg<\/strong>, even if you have taken a higher\u00a0dose\u00a0of another statin before.\u00a0The choice of starting dose for you depends on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>your cholesterol level<\/li><li>the risk level you have for having a heart attack or\u00a0stroke<\/li><li>if you have a factor that may make you more sensitive to possible\u00a0side effects.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on which starting dose of Rosuvastatin Sandoz is best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor may decide to give you the lowest&nbsp;dose&nbsp;(5 mg) * if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you are of\u00a0<strong>Asian descent<\/strong>\u00a0(Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, or Indian)<\/li><li>you are\u00a0<strong>over 70 years<\/strong>\u00a0old<\/li><li>you have moderate kidney problems<\/li><li>you are at risk for muscle aches and pains (\u00a0myopathy\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Increase of\u00a0dose\u00a0one and a maximum daily\u00a0dose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor may decide to increase your\u00a0dose.\u00a0This is so that you can take the\u00a0dose of\u00a0Rosuvastatin Sandoz that is right for you.\u00a0If you started with 5 mg *, your doctor may decide to double this\u00a0dose\u00a0to 10 mg, then to 20 mg, and then to 40 mg if necessary.\u00a0If you started with 10 mg, your doctor may decide to double this\u00a0dose\u00a0to 20 mg and then to 40 mg if necessary.\u00a0There will be four weeks between each dose adjustment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The maximum daily\u00a0dose\u00a0of Rosuvastatin Sandoz is 40 mg.\u00a0It is only for patients with high cholesterol levels and a high risk of heart attack or\u00a0stroke\u00a0whose cholesterol levels are not lowered enough by 20 mg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are taking\u00a0Rosuvastatin Sandoz\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>to reduce the risk of having a heart attack,\u00a0stroke,\u00a0or other cardiovascular health problems:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is 20 mg\/day.\u00a0However, your doctor may decide that you should use a lower\u00a0dose\u00a0if you have any of the factors mentioned above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use for children and adolescents aged 6\u201317 years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The usual starting dose is 5 mg *.\u00a0Your doctor may increase the\u00a0dose\u00a0to find the right\u00a0dose\u00a0of Rosuvastatin Sandoz for you.\u00a0The maximum daily\u00a0dose\u00a0of Rosuvastatin Sandoz is 10 mg for children aged 6\u20139 years and 20 mg for children aged 10\u201317 years.\u00a0Take a\u00a0dose\u00a0once a day.\u00a0Rosuvastatin Sandoz\u00a0\u00a0<strong>40 mg<\/strong>\u00a0tablet should\u00a0<strong>not<\/strong>\u00a0be used in children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Rosuvastatin Sandoz 5 mg is not available, other medicines of this strength should be used.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tablet intake<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swallow each tablet whole with a glass of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Take&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Rosuvastatin Sandoz&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>once daily.&nbsp;<\/strong>You can take the tablet any time you want, with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to take it at the same time each day to make it easier to remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Regular cholesterol checks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must see your doctor for regular cholesterol checks that ensure that your\u00a0cholesterol\u00a0has reached and stays at the right level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor may decide to increase your&nbsp;dose&nbsp;so that you take the&nbsp;dose of&nbsp;Rosuvastatin Sandoz that is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Rosuvastatin Sandoz than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you go to a hospital or receive treatment for any other condition, tell your healthcare provider that you are taking Rosuvastatin Sandoz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Rosuvastatin Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not worry but take the next\u00a0dose\u00a0as planned at the right time.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop taking Rosuvastatin Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor if you want to stop taking Rosuvastatin Sandoz.&nbsp;Your cholesterol levels may rise again if you stop taking Rosuvastatin Sandoz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.\u00a0You must be aware of what these\u00a0side effects\u00a0may be.\u00a0They are usually mild and disappear after a short time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop taking&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Rosuvastatin Sandoz&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>and seek medical help immediately<\/strong>&nbsp;if you get any of the following allergic reactions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>difficulty breathing, with or without swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and\/or throat<\/li><li>swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and\/or throat, which may cause difficulty swallowing<\/li><li>severe skin itching (with raised lumps)<\/li><li>reddish, not raised, target-like, or circular spots on the torso, often with blistering in the middle, peeling, and sores in the mouth, throat, nose, genitals, and eyes.\u00a0These severe skin rashes can be preceded by fever and\u00a0flu-like symptoms\u00a0(\u00a0Stevens-Johnson syndrome\u00a0).<\/li><li>widespread rash, high body temperature, and enlarged\u00a0lymph nodes\u00a0(DRESS syndrome or drug hypersensitivity syndrome).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, talk to your doctor as soon as possible, and stop taking Rosuvastatin Sandoz immediately, if you:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>get any unusual aches or pains <\/strong>in your muscles that sit in longer than you expected.\u00a0Muscle symptoms are more common in children and adolescents than in adults.\u00a0As with other statins, a very small number of people have experienced unpleasant muscle effects and in rare cases, these have developed into a life-threatening muscle disease,\u00a0rhabdomyolysis.<\/li><li>lupus-like disease picture (including rash, joint problems, and effects on\u00a0blood cells\u00a0)<\/li><li>muscle strain.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>headache<\/li><li>abdominal pain<\/li><li>constipation<\/li><li>nausea<\/li><li>muscle aches<\/li><li>impotence<\/li><li>dizziness<\/li><li>increased content of\u00a0protein\u00a0in the urine.\u00a0This usually goes back to normal without you having to stop taking Rosuvastatin Sandoz (Rosuvastatin Sandoz 40 mg only).<\/li><li>diabetes.\u00a0This is more likely if you have high blood sugar and blood fat levels, are overweight, and have high\u00a0blood pressure.\u00a0Your doctor will check you while you are taking this medicine.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>skin rash,\u00a0itching,\u00a0or other skin reactions<\/li><li>increased content of\u00a0protein\u00a0in the urine.\u00a0This usually returns to normal on its own without you having to stop taking Rosuvastatin Sandoz (Rosuvastatin Sandoz 10 mg and 20 mg only).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>severe\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0&#8211; signs are swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and\/or throat, difficulty swallowing and breathing, and severe itching of the skin (with raised lumps).\u00a0If you think you have an\u00a0allergic reaction, stop taking Rosuvastatin Sandoz\u00a0and see a doctor immediately.<\/li><li>muscle damage in adults &#8211; as a preventative measure\u00a0stop taking Rosuvastatin Sandoz immediately and talk to a doctor as soon as possible if you have any unusual pain or pain\u00a0in your muscles that lasts longer than expected<\/li><li>severe abdominal pain (inflamed\u00a0pancreas\u00a0)<\/li><li>increased liver enzymes in the blood<\/li><li>unusual bruising and bleeding due to low\u00a0platelet counts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)<\/li><li>hepatitis&nbsp;(inflammation of the liver)<\/li><li>blood in the urine<\/li><li>damage to nerves in legs and arms (eg numbness)<\/li><li>joint pain<\/li><li>memory loss<\/li><li>enlargement of the mammary glands in men (&nbsp;gynecomastia&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>diarrhea (loose stools)<\/li><li>cough<\/li><li>shortness of breath<\/li><li>edema\u00a0(swelling)<\/li><li>sleep disorders, including insomnia and nightmares<\/li><li>sexual difficulties<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><li>respiratory problems, including persistent cough and\/or shortness of breath or fever<\/li><li>tendon injuries, sometimes tendon rupture<\/li><li>long-lasting muscle weakness.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Rosuvastatin Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister and the carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shelf life after the first opening:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jars: 100 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store in the original package.&nbsp;Moisture sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine does not require any special temperature instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is rosuvastatin.<br>Each film-coated tablet contains 10 mg, 20 mg, or 40 mg of rosuvastatin (as rosuvastatin calcium).<\/li><li>The other ingredients are\u00a0Tablet core:\u00a0Lactose,\u00a0colloidal\u00a0anhydrous silica, microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch, talc, and sodium stearyl fumarate.\u00a0<em>Film coating:<\/em>\u00a0Hypromellose, mannitol (E421), macrogol 6000, talc, titanium dioxide (E171), yellow iron oxide (E172), red iron oxide (E172).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>10 mg film-coated tablets:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brown, round, film-coated tablets with a diameter of approximately 6 mm and with &#8220;RSV 10&#8221; embossed on one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>20 mg film-coated tablets:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brown, 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