Rosuvas 5

Tablet · Sun Pharma
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Rosuvas 5 is a tablet made by Sun Pharma that contains Rosuvastatin 5 mg. Rosuvastatin is a cholesterol medicine (statin): lowers LDL cholesterol to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Rosuvastatin5 mg

What it is used for

Lowers LDL cholesterol to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

How it works

A strong statin that lowers LDL cholesterol and heart risk.

How to take it

Usually 5 to 20 mg once a day, any time. People of Asian background often start on 5 mg.

Common side effects

  • Muscle aches
  • Headache
  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Slightly higher sugar

Get medical help straight away if

  • Unexplained muscle pain, weakness or dark urine (rare muscle breakdown)
  • Yellow skin

Be careful

Report unexplained muscle pain.

Other medicines and interactions

Clarithromycin, itraconazole, some HIV medicines, gemfibrozil and large amounts of grapefruit juice raise statin levels and muscle risk. Can increase the effect of warfarin. Antacids reduce absorption; take 2 hours apart.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Stop statins if you become pregnant or are trying to conceive, and do not take while breastfeeding.

Same composition, other brands (3)

Rozavel 5Rosulip 5Crestor 5

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

Same ingredients, different strength or form

Rosuvas 10Rozavel 10Crestor 10Rosulip 10Rosuvas 20Rosuvas 40Rozavel 20Rosulip 20Crestor 20Ab-Rozu 10Roseday-10Rozat 10Rosumac 10Lipitas 10Crevast 10Rosave 10Rozucor-10Novastat 10Razel 10

Common questions

What is Rosuvas 5?

Rosuvas 5 is a tablet by Sun Pharma containing Rosuvastatin 5 mg.

What is Rosuvas 5 used for?

Lowers LDL cholesterol to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

How should I take Rosuvas 5?

Usually 5 to 20 mg once a day, any time. People of Asian background often start on 5 mg. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Rosuvas 5?

Common side effects include: Muscle aches, headache, constipation, nausea, slightly higher sugar. Get medical help straight away for: Unexplained muscle pain, weakness or dark urine (rare muscle breakdown), yellow skin.

Does Rosuvas 5 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Rosuvas 5 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Stop statins if you become pregnant or are trying to conceive, and do not take while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Rosuvas 5?

Brands with the same composition: Rozavel 5, Rosulip 5, Crestor 5. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.