Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

arrotex pharmaceuticals pty ltd - simvastatin, quantity: 40 mg - tablet, film coated - excipient ingredients: ascorbic acid; magnesium stearate; microcrystalline cellulose; citric acid monohydrate; lactose monohydrate; pregelatinised maize starch; butylated hydroxyanisole; titanium dioxide; hypromellose; purified talc; iron oxide red; hyetellose - simvastatin is indicated as an adjunct to diet for treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. prior to initiating therapy with simvastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolaemia (eg poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinaemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alcoholism) should be identified and treated. simvastatin is indicated in patients at high risk of chd (coronary heart disease) (with or without hypercholesterolaemia), including patients with diabetes, history of stroke or other cerebrovascular disease, peripheral vessel disease, or with existing chd to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, major cardiovascular events including stroke, and hospitalisation due to angina pectoris. these effects do not replace the need to independently control known causes of cardiovascular mortality and morbidity such as hypertension, diabetes and smoking.

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

arrotex pharmaceuticals pty ltd - simvastatin, quantity: 20 mg - tablet, film coated - excipient ingredients: butylated hydroxyanisole; pregelatinised maize starch; citric acid monohydrate; lactose monohydrate; ascorbic acid; magnesium stearate; microcrystalline cellulose; titanium dioxide; hypromellose; hyprolose; purified talc; iron oxide yellow; iron oxide red - simvastatin is indicated as an adjunct to diet for treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. prior to initiating therapy with simvastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolaemia (eg poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinaemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alcoholism) should be identified and treated. simvastatin is indicated in patients at high risk of chd (coronary heart disease) (with or without hypercholesterolaemia), including patients with diabetes, history of stroke or other cerebrovascular disease, peripheral vessel disease, or with existing chd to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, major cardiovascular events including stroke, and hospitalisation due to angina pectoris. these effects do not replace the need to independently control known causes of cardiovascular mortality and morbidity such as hypertension, diabetes and smoking.

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

arrotex pharmaceuticals pty ltd - simvastatin, quantity: 10 mg - tablet, film coated - excipient ingredients: magnesium stearate; butylated hydroxyanisole; microcrystalline cellulose; lactose monohydrate; pregelatinised maize starch; ascorbic acid; citric acid monohydrate; titanium dioxide; hypromellose; hyprolose; purified talc; iron oxide yellow; iron oxide red; iron oxide black - simvastatin is indicated as an adjunct to diet for treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. prior to initiating therapy with simvastatin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolaemia (eg poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinaemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alcoholism) should be identified and treated. simvastatin is indicated in patients at high risk of chd (coronary heart disease) (with or without hypercholesterolaemia), including patients with diabetes, history of stroke or other cerebrovascular disease, peripheral vessel disease, or with existing chd to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, major cardiovascular events including stroke, and hospitalisation due to angina pectoris. these effects do not replace the need to independently control known causes of cardiovascular mortality and morbidity such as hypertension, diabetes and smoking.

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

medis pharma pty ltd - simvastatin, quantity: 10 mg; ezetimibe, quantity: 10 mg - tablet - excipient ingredients: citric acid; propyl gallate; butylated hydroxyanisole; hypromellose; iron oxide red; lactose monohydrate; iron oxide black; magnesium stearate; microcrystalline cellulose; croscarmellose sodium; ascorbic acid; iron oxide yellow - 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).

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

medis pharma pty ltd - simvastatin, quantity: 40 mg; ezetimibe, quantity: 10 mg - tablet - excipient ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose; croscarmellose sodium; iron oxide black; magnesium stearate; hypromellose; iron oxide yellow; lactose monohydrate; ascorbic acid; butylated hydroxyanisole; propyl gallate; citric acid; iron oxide red - 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).

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

medis pharma pty ltd - simvastatin, quantity: 40 mg; ezetimibe, quantity: 10 mg - tablet - excipient ingredients: lactose monohydrate; croscarmellose sodium; iron oxide black; microcrystalline cellulose; iron oxide red; magnesium stearate; iron oxide yellow; ascorbic acid; propyl gallate; citric acid; butylated hydroxyanisole; hypromellose - adults (?18 years),prevention of cardiovascular disease ezetimibe/simvastatin-zp 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-zp 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-zp 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-zp 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-zp is indicated in adolescent patients (10-17 years old) with hofh. patients may also receive adjunctive treatments (e.g., ldl apheresis).

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

medis pharma pty ltd - simvastatin, quantity: 10 mg; ezetimibe, quantity: 10 mg - tablet - excipient ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose; magnesium stearate; propyl gallate; citric acid; iron oxide black; lactose monohydrate; butylated hydroxyanisole; hypromellose; iron oxide yellow; ascorbic acid; iron oxide red; croscarmellose sodium - adults (?18 years),prevention of cardiovascular disease ezetimibe/simvastatin-zp 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-zp 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-zp 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-zp 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-zp is indicated in adolescent patients (10-17 years old) with hofh. patients may also receive adjunctive treatments (e.g., ldl apheresis).

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

medis pharma pty ltd - simvastatin, quantity: 20 mg; ezetimibe, quantity: 10 mg - tablet - excipient ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose; iron oxide yellow; magnesium stearate; butylated hydroxyanisole; propyl gallate; lactose monohydrate; iron oxide black; iron oxide red; croscarmellose sodium; citric acid; hypromellose; ascorbic acid - 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).

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

novotech australia pty ltd - simvastatin -

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

novotech australia pty ltd - simvastatin -