Rosufree F 5 | Rosuvastatin 5mg + Fenofibrate 160mg – 10 Tablets

Rosuvastatin + Fenofibrate (Rosufree F 5) 5 mg + 160 mg tablet helps lower your cholesterol and triglyceride (fat) levels in the blood. Excessive cholesterol and triglycerides in the body can clog up the blood vessels, and this can lead to many health problems such as stroke and heart diseases, including heart attacks.

Drug =Rosuvastatin + Fenofibrate

Number of Pills Per Order = 10v

Strength = 5 mg + 160 mg

Manufacturer = Healing Pharma

How To Take

This medicine may be taken with a meal or on an empty stomach. You can take it at any time of the day but try to take it at the same time each day. 

Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill, but stopping your medicine may increase your cholesterol levels, making your condition worse and increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Dosage  of  Rosuvastatin + Fenofibrate (Rosufree F 5) 5 mg + 160 mg

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and return to your usual dosing schedule. If you often forget to take your medicine, let your doctor and pharmacist know.

Do not double a dose under any circumstances.

Overdose of  Rosuvastatin + Fenofibrate (Rosufree F 5) 5 mg + 160 mg

If you think you may have used Rosuvastatin + Fenofibrate more than the usual dose, please seek medical help immediately.

Contraindications

People with the following medical conditions should not take Rosuvastatin + Fenofibrate:

• Active liver disease or unexplained persistent elevated serum transaminases
• Severe renal impairment
• Concomitant use with ciclosporin and gemfibrozil
• Pregnancy and lactation

Side Effects

Rosuvastatin + Fenofibrate may have the following side effects:

• Headache 
• Dizziness
• Constipation 
• Nausea 
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Myalgia
• Chest pain 
• Peripheral oedema
• Depression
• Insomnia
• Rash
• Paraesthesia
• Asthenia
• Abnormal liver function tests
• Elevated serum transaminase levels

Potentially Fatal: 

• Severe rhabdomyolysis with acute renal failure
• Hepatitis 
• Pancreatitis 
• Rarely, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, anaphylaxis, toxic epidermal necrolysis.

Warnings

Do not take Rosuvastatin + metformin in the following condition:

• Pregnancy
• Lactation

Inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal tonics such as traditional Chinese medicines, supplements and non-prescription medicines.

How Does  Rosuvastatin + Fenofibrate (Rosufree F 5) 5 mg + 160 mg Work?

Rosufree belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It works by reducing the amount of bad cholesterol (LDL) and raising the amount of good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer.

Uses 

Rosuvastatin + Fenofibrate is used  to treat the following conditions:

• Hyperlipidemias 
• Prophylaxis of cardiovascular events in high-risk patients

Special Precautions and Connected Warnings

Take special precautions if you have the following conditions:

• Patients with SLCO1B1 and ABCG2 polymorphism 
• Predisposing factors for myopathy (e.g. untreated hypothyroidism, renal impairment)
• History of chronic liver disease and alcoholism
• Avoid excessive consumption (more than 1 litre a day) of grapefruit juice.
• Avoid alcohol

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. 
• Keep all medications away from children and pets.