Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary
The full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
1. Why am I using PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK?
PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK contains the active ingredient ezetimibe and rosuvastatin calcium. PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE helps to lower cholesterol levels. It is used in people whose cholesterol levels are too high and when diet alone cannot lower these levels adequately.
For more information, see Section 1. Why am I using PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK? in the full CMI.
2. What should I know before I use PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK?
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK? in the full CMI.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Some medicines may interfere with PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK and affect how it works.
A list of these medicines is in Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI.
4. How do I use PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK?
Take COMPOSITE PACK only when prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions given to you by your doctor or pharmacist carefully. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your doctor or pharmacist for help. Swallow the tablets whole with a full glass of water. Do not chew or crush the tablets. More instructions can be found in Section 4. How do I use PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK? in the full CMI.
5. What should I know while using PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK?
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For more information, see Section 5. What should I know while using PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK? in the full CMI.
6. Are there any side effects?
All medicines have some unwanted side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. You may need medical attention if you get some of the side effects. Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are taking PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK. PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK helps most people with high cholesterol levels, but it may have unwanted side effects in a few people. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any of the following and they worry you: diarrhea, muscle aches, spasms, tiredness or weakness, constipation, nausea stomach or belly pain, heartburn, indigestion or wind, aches and pain, pain in arms and legs, trouble sleeping, dizziness, headache, tingling or numbness of the hands or feet, hot flush, shortness of breath, unusual tiredness or weakness, generally feeling unwell, memory loss, itchy skin, decreased appetite, dry mouth, swelling, especially in the hands and feet, cough. Tell your doctor if you have been diagnosed with: inflammation of the pancreas, gallstones, inflammation of the gallbladder, elevation in some laboratory blood tests of liver or muscle function, depression, elevation in blood glucose levels, diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid function abnormalities. The above list includes the more common and uncommon side effects of your medicine. They are usually mild and short-lived. Tell your doctor if you notice a significant increase in your need to urinate or if you are significantly more hungry or thirsty than usual. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following: skin rash and hives, raised red rash, sometimes with circular-shaped lesions, steady abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting, joint pain, bleeding or bruising more easily than normal yellowing of the skin and eyes, dark coloured urine, light coloured bowel motions, problems with breathing including shortness of breath, persistent cough and fever, weakness in your arms or legs that worsens after periods of activity, double vision or drooping of your eyelids, difficulty swallowing, or shortness of breath (symptoms of myasthenia). These may be serious side effects. You may need urgent medical attention. For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section 6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.
PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK
Active ingredient(s): [Ezetimibe and Rosuvastatin]
Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)
This leaflet provides important information about using PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK.
You should also speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you would like further information or if you have any concerns or questions about using PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK.
Where to find information in this leaflet:
1. Why am I using PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK?
2. What should I know before I use PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK?
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
4. How do I use PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK?
5. What should I know while using PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK?
6. Are there any side effects?
7. Product details
1. Why am I using PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK?
PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK helps to lower cholesterol levels. It is used in people whose cholesterol levels are too high and when diet alone cannot lower these levels adequately.
What is high cholesterol
Cholesterol is one of several fatty substances found in the bloodstream. Your total cholesterol is made up mainly of LDL and HDL cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is often called “bad” cholesterol because it can build up in the walls of your arteries forming plaque. Eventually this plaque buildup can lead to a narrowing of the arteries. This narrowing can slow or block blood flow to vital organs such as the heart and brain. This blocking of blood flow can result in a heart attack or stroke.
HDL cholesterol is often called “good” cholesterol because it helps keep the bad cholesterol from building up in the arteries and protects against heart disease.
How PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK works
PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK is a combination pack, which contains two different medicines. One is PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE (ezetimibe) and the other is CRESTABS (rosuvastatin calcium). PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK reduces elevated total-cholesterol, LDL (‘bad’) cholesterol and increases HDL (‘good’) cholesterol. PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK works by decreasing the absorption of cholesterol in the small intestine and by reducing the amount of cholesterol made in the liver. Your doctor may have prescribed PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK for another reason. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK has been prescribed for you. PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK is not addictive. PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK is available only with a doctor’s prescription.
Use in children
PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK is not recommended for use in children.
2. What should I know before I use PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK?
Do not take PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK if:
- you have an allergy to PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include:
– shortness of breath
– wheezing or difficulty breathing
– swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat or other parts of the body
– rash, itching or hives on the skin - you have had muscle pain, tenderness or weakness from other medicines used to treat high cholesterol or triglycerides.
- you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.
If you are a woman of childbearing age and are taking PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK, use a proven method of birth control to avoid pregnancy.
The medicine may affect your developing baby if you take it during pregnancy.
- you are breast-feeding.
This medicine may pass into breast milk and affect your baby. - you have active liver disease.
- you are taking any medicine containing fusidic acid (for bacterial infections)
- the expiry date on the pack has passed or if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering.
If you take PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK after the expiry date has passed, it may not work.
Return any expired or damaged PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK to your pharmacist for disposal
Do not take PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK together with fenofibrate if:
- you have gall bladder disease.
Do not use PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK 10mg+40mg if you:
- have low thyroid hormone levels (hypothyroidism)
- have a personal or family history of hereditary muscular disorders
- have a previous history of muscular problems from using other medicines used to treat high cholesterol or triglycerides
- have a history of very heavy alcohol consumption
- have severe kidney impairment
- are of Asian descent
- are taking another type of lipid lowering medicine called a fibrate
Before taking PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK, talk to your doctor about situations that can increase rosuvastatin blood levels.
Also talk to your doctor if you are not sure whether you should start taking PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK.
Before you start to take it
Your doctor will ask you to have your liver function tested before you start to take PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK.
Tell your doctor if:
- you have any allergies to any other medicines or any other substances, such as foods, preservatives or dyes. you have, or have had, any medical condition, including:
- liver problems
Your doctor will do a blood test to make sure you have no problems with your liver. - kidney problems
- personal or family history of muscle problems
- muscle pain, tenderness or weakness from other medicines used to treat high cholesterol or triglycerides
- unexplained muscle aches or pains in your muscle
- breathing problems
- low thyroid hormone levels (hypothyroidism)
- diabetes or risk factors for diabetes
- you drink alcohol regularly.
Excessive alcohol consumption may not be safe in patients taking PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK. - you have or have had myasthenia gravis (a disease causing general muscle weakness including in some cases muscles used for breathing) or ocular myasthenia (a disease causing eye muscle weakness) as statins may lead to occurence of myasthenia or aggravate the condition.
If you have not told your doctor about any of the above, tell him/ her before you start taking PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
Some medicines should not be taken with PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK, including:
- fusidic acid, antibiotic used to treat infection
- fenofibrate (a medicine to lower triglyceride levels) if you have gall bladder disease
Some medicines may be affected by PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK, or may affect how well it works, or may increase the risk of side effects with PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK.
You may need different amounts of your medicines, or you may need to take different medicines or take your medicines at different times. Your doctor will advise you.
Tell your doctor if
Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following:
- bile acid sequestrants, such as colestyramine, used to lower cholesterol levels
- other medicines to lower cholesterol or triglyceride levels, for example, gemfibrozil, other fibrates, Vitamin B3
- warfarin or fluindione, used to prevent blood clots
- HIV protease inhibitors, used to treat HIV infection
- hepatitis C antiviral agents, such as elbasvir or grazoprevir, used to treat the hepatitis C virus infection
- colchicine, used to treat gout
- ciclosporin, used to suppress the immune system
- antacids, used to treat reflux or ulcers. PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK should be taken 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking antacid.
- daptomycin, a medicine used to treat complicated skin and skin structure infections and bacteraemia
Your doctor or pharmacist has more information on medicines to be careful with or avoid while taking PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK.
If you have not told your doctor about any of the above, tell them before you start taking PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK.
4. How do I use PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK?
Take PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK only when prescribed by your doctor.
Follow all directions given to you by your doctor or pharmacist carefully.
They may differ from the information contained in this leaflet.
If you do not understand these instructions, ask your doctor or pharmacist for help.
If you are currently taking a medicine that contains ezetimibe and/or rosuvastatin which are contained in PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK:
- stop taking your current medicine(s) that contain ezetimibe and/or rosuvastatin as this may result in you taking more medicine than you need
- take the remaining medicine(s) to your pharmacist for safe disposal
Check with your doctor if you are not sure about the medicines you are taking.
How much to take
There are two different medicines in PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK.
Your doctor will prescribe a strength that is appropriate for you. It is very important that you take PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK exactly as follows:
Take one PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE (ezetimibe) tablet and one CRESTABS (rosuvastatin) tablet at the same time once a day.
If your doctor has increased the strength of PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK tablets you take, do not take multiple doses of any remaining supplies of lower strength PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK tablets instead of the new higher strength tablets as this will result in you taking more medicine (ezetimibe) than you need.
How to take it
Swallow the tablets whole with a full glass of water. Do not chew or crush the tablets.
When to take it
PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK can be taken at any time of the day. However, PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK should be taken at about the same time each day.
Taking it at the same time each day will have the best effect. It will also help you remember when to take it.
Take PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK with or without food.
Taking PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK with other cholesterol-lowering agents
Your doctor may ask you to take PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK with other cholesterol-lowering agents such as bile acid sequestrants.
If you are taking a bile acid sequestrant, such as colestyramine, take PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK either at least two hours before or four hours after taking the bile acid sequestrant.
How long to take it
Take PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK every day and continue taking it for as long as your doctor tells you.
PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK helps to lower your cholesterol levels but does not cure your condition. If you stop taking PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK your cholesterol levels may rise again.
If you forget to take it
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose when you are meant to. Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking your tablets as you would normally.
Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose that you missed.
This may increase the chance of you getting a side effect.
If you are not sure what to do, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
If you have trouble remembering to take your medicine, ask your pharmacist for some hints.
If you take too much (overdose)
Immediately telephone your doctor or the Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26) for advice, or go to Accident and Emergency at the nearest hospital, if you think that you or anyone else may have taken too much PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.
You or anyone else may need urgent medical attention.
5. What should I know while using PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK?
Things you must do
If you become pregnant while you are taking PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK, stop taking it and tell your doctor immediately.
Keep all your doctor’s appointments.
Even if you are taking medicines to treat high cholesterol, it is important to have your cholesterol measured regularly. You should also know your cholesterol levels and goals.
Your doctor will ask you to have your liver function tested from time to time while you are taking PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK. This may help prevent unwanted side effects.
Your doctor may adjust your dose depending on the result of the test.
If you are about to be started on any new medicine, tell your doctor and pharmacist that you are taking PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK.
Tell any other doctors, dentists, and pharmacists who treat you that you are taking PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK.
Things you must not do
Do not take PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK to treat any other conditions unless your doctor tells you to.
Do not give PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK to anyone else, even if they have the same condition as you.
Things to be careful of
Avoid drinking large quantities of alcohol.
Drinking large quantities of alcohol while taking PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK may increase your chance of getting liver problems.
Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK affects you.
There have been side effects reported with PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK that may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Individual responses to PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK may vary.
Things that may help your condition
Lifestyle Changes
This includes a cholesterol-lowering diet, increasing physical activity, and weight management. Ask your doctor for advice before increasing physical activity.
Medicines
Cholesterol-lowering medicines are used together with lifestyle changes to help lower cholesterol.
6. Are there any side effects?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are taking PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK.
PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK helps most people with high cholesterol levels, but it may have unwanted side effects in a few people. All medicines can have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. You may need medical attention if you get some of the side effects.
Do not be alarmed by the following lists of side effects.
You may not experience any of them.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist to answer any questions you may have.
Less serious side effects
| Less serious side effects | What to do |
Tell your doctor if you have been diagnosed with:
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Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any of the following and they worry you. Tell your doctor if you notice a significant increase in your need to urinate or if you are significantly more hungry or thirsty than usual. |
Serious side effects
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Call your doctor straight away, or go straight to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital if you notice any of these serious side effects or if you have any thoughts of harming yourself or committing suicide. You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation. |
The above list includes very serious side effects. You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything that is making you feel unwell.
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some people.
Storage
Keep your tablets in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C.
Do not store PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK or any other medicine in the bathroom or near a sink. Do not leave it on a window sill or in the car.
Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines.
Keep it where children cannot reach it.
A locked cupboard at least one-and-a half metres above the ground is a good place to store medicines.
Disposal
If your doctor tells you to stop taking PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK or the expiry date has passed, ask your pharmacist what to do with any medicine that is left over.
Reporting side effects
After you have received medical advice for any side effects you experience, you can report side effects as follows: Australia: Therapeutic Goods Administration online at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Always make sure you speak to your doctor or pharmacist before you decide to stop taking any of your medicines.
7. Product details
This medicine is only available with a doctor’s prescription.
What PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK contains
| Active ingredient (main ingredient) |
Ezetimibe 10mg + Rosuvastatin 10mg, Ezetimibe 10mg + Rosuvastatin 20mg, Ezetimibe 10mg + Rosuvastatin 40mg |
| Other ingredients (inactive ingredients) |
PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE
lactose monohydrate, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, hypromellose and sodium lauryl sulfate. CRESTABS crospovidone, light magnesium oxide, microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate and Opadry II complete film coating system 32K140052 Pink (ARTG PI No. 141463). |
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Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of these ingredients.
What PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK looks like PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE is White to off white capsule shaped, flat faced, beveled edge tablets, debossed with A25 on one side and plain on other side.
CRESTABS 10 mg are pink color, circular, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with “R” on one side and “10” on the other side.
CRESTABS 20 mg are pink color, circular, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with “R” on one side and “20” on the other side.
CRESTABS 40 mg are pink color, oval shape, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with “R” on one side and “40” on the other side.
PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK is a combination pack containing PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE (ezetimibe) tablets 10 mg and CRESTABS (rosuvastatin, as calcium) tablets 10, 20, 40 mg.
PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK is supplied in 10-day calendar packs of 10 PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE (ezetimibe) tablets in PVC/PCTFE(Aclar)/Al blisters and 10 CRESTABS (rosuvastatin, as calcium) tablets in Al/Al blisters. Each carton contains one 10-day calendar pack (for starter packs) or three 10-day calendar packs (for commercial packs).
Who distributes PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK
Pharmacor Pty Ltd.
Suite 803, Level 8, Tower A,
The Zenith, 821 Pacific Highway,
Chatswood, NSW, 2067,
Australia
www.pharmacor.com.au
PHARMACOR EZETIMIBE ROSUVASTATIN COMPOSITE PACK
Blister composite pack
10 mg + 10 mg: 375652
10 mg + 20 mg: 375663
10 mg + 40 mg: 375656
This leaflet was prepared in 09/2023
Published by MIMS November 2023