Simcol Tablet (Simvastatin)

Adult dose

The recommended initial starting dose for this drug is 40 mg once daily, typically for patients with hyperlipidemia, 20 mg in the evening. Mild to moderate hypercholesterolemic patients can start with 10 mg. Generally, 5 to 40 mg is administered in the evening once a day, and the dose is adjusted based on pre-treatment LDL cholesterol level, treatment goal, and patient response. For specific patient populations,

Child dose

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients (10 to 17 years) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg administered once daily in the evening. The recommended dosage range is 10 to 40 mg per day, with a maximum dose of

This medication can cause muscle problems; therefore, if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, you must inform your doctor immediately. Extra caution is needed, especially when taking high doses, as the risk of myopathy is increased. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, allergic to this drug, or have liver disease should not take this medication. Additionally, if taken with certain other drugs, the risk of myopathy may increase, so be sure to consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medications. Patients with poor liver function or those who consume large amounts of alcohol should have their liver health checked regularly while taking this drug. Patients with impaired kidney function, hypothyroidism, muscle disorders, or a history of muscle problems should also take caution while using this drug. Elderly individuals and women have a higher risk of developing myopathy and should be used even more cautiously. As this drug is metabolized in the liver, its administration may need to be adjusted or discontinued if liver function tests are abnormal. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant must use contraception, and if pregnancy is confirmed, the medication should be stopped immediately. It is recommended that women who are breastfeeding discontinue nursing while taking this drug. If unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness persists while taking this drug, you should consult a healthcare professional immediately. This drug has many drug interactions, so when receiving a new prescription or taking new medications, be sure to inform your healthcare provider that you are taking this drug. In case of overdose, seek medical attention immediately. Lastly, this medication should be stored out of the reach of children and kept in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough with fever-related respiratory issues, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizure, confusion, visual disturbance, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

• Abdominal pain
• weakness
• constipation
• diarrhea
• dyspepsia
• bloating
• nausea
• headache
• upper respiratory infection
• atrial fibrillation

This drug is sensitive to air and moisture and must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help maintain the effectiveness and safety of the medication for a longer duration.

Appearance

Yellow-brown oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle