Crestor 5mg Tablet

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Dr. Mohd Izzat Amir Bin Awang
Reviewed byDr. Mohd Izzat Amir Bin AwangDoctor of Medicine (MD), University of Mansoura - Manchester
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Written byDr. Chong Zhan PongDoctor of Medicine (MD), International Medical University (IMU)

Overview

Crestor 5mg Tablet is a prescription-only medicine (POM) presented as a tablet, with Rosuvastatin 5mg (as rosuvastatin calcium) as its active ingredient content.

This page is limited to product, safety and handling information, in line with Malaysian rules on prescription medicine information for the public. Your prescriber or pharmacist is the right source for anything beyond that, together with the leaflet inside the pack.

Through DoctorOnCall, this product is supplied after an online consultation with a licensed doctor and a valid prescription, and it is checked by a registered pharmacist before dispensing. Take it exactly as prescribed, and speak to your doctor before stopping, changing the dose, or starting any other medicine alongside it.

Directions for Use

Take Crestor 5mg Tablet once daily, at any time of day, with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole with water. Try to take it at the same time each day to build a routine, and continue taking it even if you feel well, since cholesterol control is usually silent and long-term.

Dosage

The usual starting dose of Crestor 5mg Tablet is 5-10mg once daily, adjusted by your doctor based on your cholesterol response, typically up to a maximum of 40mg daily. Your doctor will determine the right dose and monitoring schedule (including periodic liver function and cholesterol tests) for your condition.

Side Effects

  • Headache
  • Muscle aches or weakness
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • Increased liver enzymes (may require monitoring)

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to rosuvastatin or any ingredient in this product
  • Active liver disease or unexplained persistent elevation of liver enzymes
  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • Concomitant use with cyclosporine
  • Severe kidney impairment (dose adjustment or avoidance required)

Drug / Food Interactions

  • Cyclosporine significantly increases rosuvastatin blood levels and should not be combined
  • Gemfibrozil and other fibrates increase the risk of muscle-related side effects
  • Warfarin’s blood-thinning effect may be enhanced, requiring closer INR monitoring
  • Antacids may reduce absorption if taken at the same time – space doses apart

Quick Tips

  • Take at the same time every day, with or without food
  • Report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness to your doctor promptly
  • Attend scheduled blood tests to monitor cholesterol and liver function
  • Limit alcohol intake, as it can increase the risk of liver-related side effects
  • Continue taking this medicine even if your cholesterol improves, unless your doctor advises otherwise

Ingredients / Active Ingredients

  • Rosuvastatin 5mg (as rosuvastatin calcium)

Safety Advice

Pregnancy

Not Advisable

Use during pregnancy is generally not recommended unless absolutely necessary.

Breastfeeding

Not Advisable

Generally not recommended while breastfeeding.

Kidney

Use With Care

Use cautiously. Dose adjustment or monitoring may be required.

Liver

Not Advisable

Not recommended in patients with liver disease.

Alcohol

Use With Care

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with this medicine.

Driving

Generally Safe

This medicine is generally safe and should not impair your driving ability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Product Specifications

BrandAstraZeneca
ClassificationPrescription medicine
Ingredients / Active IngredientsRosuvastatin
Pack Size28s
Shelf LifeUse this product before the expiry date stated on the packaging. Do not use the medicine if the expiry date has passed.
Storage InstructionsStore below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.

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