Rosuvastatin

Cholesterol medicine (statin)
PRESCRIPTION ONLY IN INDIA

Rosuvastatin is a cholesterol medicine (statin) found in 25 medicines sold in India, such as Rosuvas 10, Rozavel 10, Crestor 10. Below: what it is for, how it works, how to take it, side effects, interactions and pregnancy advice.

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.

Brands of Rosuvastatin (23)

Ab-Rozu 10Crestor 10Crestor 20Crestor 5Crevast 10Lipitas 10Novastat 10Razel 10Rosave 10Roseday-10Rosulip 10Rosulip 20Rosulip 5Rosumac 10Rosuvas 10Rosuvas 20Rosuvas 40Rosuvas 5Rozat 10Rozavel 10Rozavel 20Rozavel 5Rozucor-10

Combination medicines that contain Rosuvastatin (2)

Rosuva Gold 20Rosuvas F 10

Common questions

What is Rosuvastatin used for?

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

How does Rosuvastatin work?

A strong statin that lowers LDL cholesterol and heart risk.

How should I take Rosuvastatin?

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

What are the side effects of Rosuvastatin?

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

Does Rosuvastatin interact with other medicines?

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.

Is Rosuvastatin safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding?

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

Does Rosuvastatin need a prescription in India?

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

Which brands contain Rosuvastatin?

Ab-Rozu 10, Crestor 10, Crestor 20, Crestor 5, Crevast 10, Lipitas 10, Novastat 10, Razel 10, Rosave 10, Roseday-10, Rosulip 10, Rosulip 20, Rosulip 5, Rosumac 10, Rosuva Gold 20, Rosuvas 10, Rosuvas 20, Rosuvas 40, Rosuvas 5, Rosuvas F 10, Rozat 10, Rozavel 10, Rozavel 20, Rozavel 5, Rozucor-10.

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.

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu from standard prescribing information.

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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.