Simlo 20mg Tablet
10 Tablet(s) in StripMRP ₹163.90
₹139.31
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IPCA LABORATORIES
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Simvastatin(20.0 Mg) |
| Uses | High cholesterol |
| Therapy | Hypolipidemic drugs |
| Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, weakness, muscle pain |
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Medical Description
Uses
- For treatment of high blood cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia) along with diet and exercise.
- To reduce the risk of heart diseases in patients who are more likely to get such conditions.
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to simvastatin or other components of the medicine.
- If you have liver-related problems.
- If you are pregnant, may be pregnant and nursing women.
- If you are taking antifungal medicines, anti-HIV medicines, antibiotics, danazol, cholesterol-lowering medicine like gemfibrozil and immunomodulators like ciclosporin, etc. If you are not sure ask the doctor which are these medicines.
Side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Tenderness
- Muscle pain
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have diabetes, liver or lung-related problem, obesity or high blood pressure.
- You drink large amounts of alcohol.
- You have ever had muscle problems during treatment with cholesterol-lowering medicines called “statins” or fibrates.
- The chances of getting a muscle-related problem are more common in the elderly (over 65 years of age), females, in patients with hypothyroidism, if you consume a large amount of alcohol, have a family history of muscle problem following use of similar medicines.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness.
Directions for Use
- Take the medicine as advised by the doctor. Take regularly at the same time.
Storage and disposal
Dosage
Overdose
- An overdose must be immediately reported to the treating doctor or nearby hospital. Always carry the package of the tablet along for easy assessment of the severity of an overdose.
Missed a Dose
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Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Simlo Tablet works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Concomitant use of medicines used for heart related problem like amiodarone, amlodipine, verapamil, diltiazem, etc with Simlo may lead to adverse effects. It is recommended to monitor the patient closely. Concomitant use of fusidic acid with this medicine may lead to adverse effects. It is recommended to monitor the patient closely.
- Inform the physician about any other medicines, supplements, or herbals you are taking or might take to avoid possible interaction.
Interactions with food items
- Avoid the consumption of grapefruit while on treatment with the medicine.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:SIMLO
Manufacturer Name:IPCA LABORATORIES
Address:<p>1. 142 AB, Kandivli Industrial Estate, Kandivli (West), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra</p>
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Simlo 20 MG Tablet (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
References:
- Simvastatin 40mg - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2025 [cited 27 Oct 2025]
- Drugs H. Simvastatin: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2025 [cited 27 Oct 2025]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2025 [cited 27 Oct 2025]
- Simvastatin: a medicine used to lower cholesterol [Internet]. nhs.uk. 2025 [cited 27 Oct 2025]
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