Adults (=18 years),Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN-MEDIS is indicated in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) and a history of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) taking their maximum tolerated dose of simvastatin and in need of additional lowering of LDL-C in the expectation of a modest further reduction in the risk of cardiovascular events following at least one year of therapy (see Clinical Trials).,Primary Hypercholesterolaemia
EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN-MEDIS is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet in patients with primary (heterozygous familial and non-familial) hypercholesterolaemia or mixed hyperlipidaemia where use of a combination product is appropriate:
Patients not appropriately controlled with a statin or ezetimibe alone.
Patients already treated with a statin and ezetimibe.,Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (HoFH)
EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN-MEDIS is indicated in patients with HoFH. Patients may also receive adjunctive treatments (e.g., LDL apheresis).
Children and Adolescents 10-17 years
(pubertal status: boys Tanner Stage II and above and girls who are at least one year post- menarche),Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (HeFH)
EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN-MEDIS is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet in adolescent patients (10-17 years old) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia where use of a combination product is appropriate:
Patients not appropriately controlled with a statin or ezetimibe alone.
Patients already treated with a statin and ezetimibe.,Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (HoFH)
EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN-MEDIS is indicated in adolescent patients (10-17 years old) with HoFH. Patients may also receive adjunctive treatments (e.g., LDL apheresis).
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Store in Original Container
Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Light tan, mottled, capsule shaped about 17.5 x 7.55 mm, biconvex tablets. Marking 515 on one side.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
Adults (=18 years),Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN-MEDIS is indicated in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) and a history of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) taking their maximum tolerated dose of simvastatin and in need of additional lowering of LDL-C in the expectation of a modest further reduction in the risk of cardiovascular events following at least one year of therapy (see Clinical Trials).,Primary Hypercholesterolaemia
EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN-MEDIS is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet in patients with primary (heterozygous familial and non-familial) hypercholesterolaemia or mixed hyperlipidaemia where use of a combination product is appropriate:
Patients not appropriately controlled with a statin or ezetimibe alone.
Patients already treated with a statin and ezetimibe.,Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (HoFH)
EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN-MEDIS is indicated in patients with HoFH. Patients may also receive adjunctive treatments (e.g., LDL apheresis).
Children and Adolescents 10-17 years
(pubertal status: boys Tanner Stage II and above and girls who are at least one year post- menarche),Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (HeFH)
EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN-MEDIS is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet in adolescent patients (10-17 years old) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia where use of a combination product is appropriate:
Patients not appropriately controlled with a statin or ezetimibe alone.
Patients already treated with a statin and ezetimibe.,Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (HoFH)
EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN-MEDIS is indicated in adolescent patients (10-17 years old) with HoFH. Patients may also receive adjunctive treatments (e.g., LDL apheresis).
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Store in Original Container
Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Store in Original Container
Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Light tan, mottled, capsule shaped about 17.5 x 7.55 mm, biconvex tablets. marking 515 on one side.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
Adults (=18 years),Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN-MEDIS is indicated in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) and a history of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) taking their maximum tolerated dose of simvastatin and in need of additional lowering of LDL-C in the expectation of a modest further reduction in the risk of cardiovascular events following at least one year of therapy (see Clinical Trials).,Primary Hypercholesterolaemia
EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN-MEDIS is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet in patients with primary (heterozygous familial and non-familial) hypercholesterolaemia or mixed hyperlipidaemia where use of a combination product is appropriate:
Patients not appropriately controlled with a statin or ezetimibe alone.
Patients already treated with a statin and ezetimibe.,Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (HoFH)
EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN-MEDIS is indicated in patients with HoFH. Patients may also receive adjunctive treatments (e.g., LDL apheresis).
Children and Adolescents 10-17 years
(pubertal status: boys Tanner Stage II and above and girls who are at least one year post- menarche),Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (HeFH)
EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN-MEDIS is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet in adolescent patients (10-17 years old) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia where use of a combination product is appropriate:
Patients not appropriately controlled with a statin or ezetimibe alone.
Patients already treated with a statin and ezetimibe.,Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (HoFH)
EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN-MEDIS is indicated in adolescent patients (10-17 years old) with HoFH. Patients may also receive adjunctive treatments (e.g., LDL apheresis).
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Store in Original Container
Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Store in Original Container
Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Light tan, mottled, capsule shaped about 17.5 x 7.55 mm, biconvex tablets. marking 515 on one side.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
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