Simvastatin Tablet dosage
Adult Guidance (Baalgon ke liye)
The Simvastatin dose and duration must be selected for the diagnosed condition, exact formulation and kidney or liver function. This page does not establish a single starting or maximum dose for every patient.
Child Guidance (Bachon ke liye)
As prescribed by paediatric cardiologist
How to Use (Kaise leni hai)
Check the medicine name, strength and instructions before each course. Do not share a prescription or change its dose, duration or formulation without professional advice.
Check the local leaflet or ask a pharmacist about food timing for this exact formulation; do not infer it from another medicine.
Missed Dose (Dose chhoot jaye)
Check the exact leaflet or ask a pharmacist. Do not double a dose or change a tapering/monitored treatment plan yourself.
Overdose (Zyada dose)
Seek urgent medical advice for a suspected overdose or serious reaction. Bring the pack and details of the amount and time used.
Precautions (Ihtiyat)
- Simvastatin 80mg is RESTRICTED — high myopathy / rhabdomyolysis risk; do NOT use 80mg
- Report unexplained muscle pain or weakness immediately — sign of rhabdomyolysis
- Liver function monitoring is necessary
- Avoid grapefruit juice — CYP3A4 inhibition raises statin levels
- Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (itraconazole, clarithromycin, HIV protease inhibitors) CONTRAINDICATED — rhabdomyolysis risk
- Max Simvastatin dose with Amiodarone is 20mg
- Max Simvastatin dose with Amlodipine is 20mg
- Avoid with Gemfibrozil — myopathy risk
Related Information (Mazeed maloomat)
Full Simvastatin Tablet guide · Uses · Dosage · Side effects
Educational information only. This editorial correction does not constitute a new clinician review. Confirm the local product leaflet and prescription with a qualified healthcare professional.