Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Rosuvastatin
Drug Class
Lipid Modifying Agents
What is Fortius?
Uses
Rosuvastatin (Crestor, Ezallor Sprinkle) is a prescription medication used to treat high cholesterol and prevent heart attacks and stroke...
How It Works
Rosuvastatin Calcium is the derivative of Rosuvastatin. It is of Synthetic origin. The Molecular Weight of Rosuvastatin is 481.53.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
5 to 20 mg/day — As recommended.
Safety Alerts
Severe renal impairment
Active liver disease including elevated serum transaminases, myopathy, risk of renal failure secondary to rhabdomyolysis, hypothyroidism, history of hereditary muscle disorders, history of muscle toxicity with a statin or fibrate, alcohol abuse
Important Warnings
Severe hepatic impairment, history of liver disease
Monitor liver function before and 3 months after starting treatment, Advise patients to report unexplained muscle weakness or pain
monitor creatine kinase levels, renal impairment, elderly (more than 70 years)
Side Effects
ProteinuriaGynaecomastiahaematuriaoedemaStevens-Johnson syndromeheadachedizzinessGI upsetmyalgiaanaesthesia.
Drug Interactions
Gemfibrozil
fibrates
nicotinic acid
cyclosporin
azole antifungals
protease inhibitors
macrolides
warfarin
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Not recommended.
Storage
Tabs Store at room temperature, Between 15°C-30°C. Protect from Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 237.5
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 23.75 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 237.5
ServaidRs 120
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Rosuvastatin, and what they are not.You pay Rs 162 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Pasage
5mg
Rs 76Rs 7.6/unit
Lowest price per unitWERRICK PHARMACEUTICALS
Xovat
5mg
Rs 171Rs 17.1/unit
No DRAP alertsASPIN PHARMA
Rosuvax
5mg
Rs 171Rs 17.1/unit
No DRAP alertsASIAN CONTINENTAL
Kestore
5mg
Rs 190Rs 19/unit
No DRAP alertsSCILIFE PHARMA (PVT) LTD
ROSCA
5MG
Rs 190Rs 19/unit
No DRAP alertsGENIX PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED
Loster
5mg
Rs 190Rs 19/unit
HELIX PHARMA
Aurora
5mg
Rs 193.2Rs 19.32/unit
No DRAP alertsFEROZSONS LABORATORIES
Rovista
5mg
Rs 193.2Rs 19.32/unit
GETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN
Xenecor
5mg
Rs 120
No DRAP alertsICI
Cougar
5mg
Rs 138
No DRAP alertsSCOTMANN PHARMACEUTICALS
Ruvastat
5mg
Rs 154.4
ABBOTT
Roviros
5mg
Rs 157
NABIQASIM INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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