ROSUVASTATIN HEC PHARM 10 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS

Introduction

Patient Information: Summary of Product Characteristics

Rosuvastatina HEC Pharm10mg film-coated tablets EFG

Read the entire summary of product characteristics carefully before starting to take this medication, as it contains important information for you.

• Keep this summary of product characteristics, as you may need to read it again.
• If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medication has been prescribed to you only, and you should not give it to others, even if they have the same symptoms as you, as it may harm them.
• If you experience side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are not listed in this summary of product characteristics. See section 4.

Contents of the summary of product characteristics:

1. What is Rosuvastatina HEC Pharm and what is it used for
2. What you need to know before taking Rosuvastatina HEC Pharm
3. How to take Rosuvastatina HEC Pharm
4. Possible side effects
5. Storage of Rosuvastatina HEC Pharm
6. Package contents and additional information

1. What is Rosuvastatina HEC Pharm and what is it used for

Rosuvastatina belongs to a group of medications called statins.

You have been prescribed Rosuvastatina because:

• You have high cholesterol levels. This means you are at risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Rosuvastatina is used in adults, adolescents, and children aged 6 years or older to treat high cholesterol.

• You have been told to take a statin because changes to your diet and increased physical exercise have not been enough to correct your cholesterol levels. You should maintain a diet that helps lower cholesterol and continue to exercise while being treated with Rosuvastatina.

Or

• You have other factors that increase your risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or other related health problems.

Heart attacks, strokes, and other related health problems can be caused by a disease called atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is caused by the formation of fatty deposits in your arteries.

Why it is important to keep taking Rosuvastatina

Rosuvastatina is used to correct the levels of fatty substances in the blood called lipids, the most well-known being cholesterol.

There are different types of cholesterol in the blood, "bad" cholesterol (LDL-C) and "good" cholesterol (HDL-C).

• Rosuvastatina decreases the amount of "bad" cholesterol and increases the "good" cholesterol.
• It works by blocking the production of "bad" cholesterol and improving the body's ability to remove it from the blood.

In most people, high cholesterol levels do not affect how they feel, as they do not produce any symptoms. However, if left untreated, fatty deposits can form in the walls of blood vessels, causing them to narrow.

Sometimes, these narrowed blood vessels can become blocked, preventing blood from reaching the heart or brain, causing a heart attack or stroke. By lowering your cholesterol levels, you can reduce the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or related health problems.

You need to keep taking rosuvastatina, even if you have already achieved the correct cholesterol levels, as it prevents cholesterol levels from rising again and causing the formation of fatty deposits. However, you should stop treatment if your doctor tells you to or if you become pregnant.

2. What you need to know before taking Rosuvastatina HEC Pharm

Do not take Rosuvastatina

• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active substance or any of the other ingredients of this medication (listed in section 6).
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while taking rosuvastatina, stop taking it immediately and inform your doctor. Women should avoid becoming pregnant during treatment with Rosuvastatina using an appropriate contraceptive method.
• If you have liver disease.
• If you have severe kidney problems.
• If you have repeated or unexplained muscle pain or cramps.
• If you are taking a combination of medications called sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir (used to treat a viral liver infection called hepatitis C).
• If you are taking a medication called ciclosporin (used, for example, after an organ transplant).

If you are in any of the above situations (or are unsure), please consult your doctor again.

Also, do not take the highest dose (40mg)

• If you have moderate kidney problems (if in doubt, consult your doctor).
• If your thyroid gland is not working correctly.
• If you have repeated or unexplained muscle pain or cramps, a personal or family history of muscle problems, or a history of muscle problems during treatment with other cholesterol-lowering medications.
• If you regularly drink large amounts of alcohol.
• If you are of Asian origin (for example, Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, or Indian).
• If you are taking other medications called fibrates to lower cholesterol.

If you are in any of the above situations (or are unsure), please consult your doctor again.

Warnings and precautions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take Rosuvastatina

• If you have kidney problems.
• If you have liver problems.
• If you have repeated or unexplained muscle pain or cramps, a personal or family history of muscle problems, or a history of muscle problems during treatment with other cholesterol-lowering medications. Inform your doctor immediately if you have unexplained muscle pain or cramps, especially if you have general discomfort or fever. Also, inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have constant muscle weakness.
• If you have or have had myasthenia (a disease that causes generalized muscle weakness, which in some cases affects the muscles used for breathing) or ocular myasthenia (a disease that causes weakness of the eye muscles), as statins can sometimes worsen the disease or cause myasthenia to appear (see section 4).
• If you have ever developed a severe skin rash or peeling of the skin, blisters, and/or sores in the mouth after taking Rosuvastatina HEC or other related medications.
• If you regularly drink large amounts of alcohol.
• If your thyroid gland is not working correctly.
• If you are taking other medications called fibrates to lower cholesterol.
• If you are taking medications to treat HIV infection (such as ritonavir, lopinavir, and/or atazanavir) or hepatitis C infection (such as sofosbuvir, voxilaprevir, velpatasvir, or grazoprevir), see "Other medications and Rosuvastatina".
• If you are taking a medication called ácido fusídico (an antibiotic) orally or by injection. The combination of ácido fusídico and rosuvastatina can rarely cause serious muscle problems (rhabdomyolysis), see "Other medications and Rosuvastatina HEC" and section 4.
• If you are over 70 years old, as your doctor will need to establish the appropriate starting dose of rosuvastatina for you.
• If you have severe respiratory failure.
• If you are of Asian origin (for example, Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, or Indian). Your doctor will need to establish the appropriate starting dose of rosuvastatina for you.

If you are in any of the above situations (or are unsure), please consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Be careful with Rosuvastatina HEC Pharm:

Severe skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), have been reported with rosuvastatina. Stop using Rosuvastatina HEC Pharm and seek medical attention immediately if you notice any of the symptoms described in section 4.

In a small number of people, statins can affect the liver. This is detected by a simple blood test that checks for increased levels of liver enzymes (transaminases) in the blood. For this reason, your doctor will normally perform blood tests (liver function tests) before and after treatment with rosuvastatina.

While taking this medication, your doctor will closely monitor you if you have diabetes or are at risk of developing diabetes. You are likely to be at risk of developing diabetes if you have high blood sugar levels, are overweight, and have high blood pressure.

Children and adolescents

• If the patient is under 6 years of age: Rosuvastatina should not be administered to children under 6 years of age.

Other medications and Rosuvastatina

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications.

Inform your doctor if you are using any of the following medications:

• ciclosporin (used after an organ transplant),
• warfarin, clopidogrel, or ticagrelor (or any other anticoagulant medication, such as acenocoumarol),
• fibrates (such as gemfibrozil or fenofibrate) or any other medication used to lower cholesterol (such as ezetimibe),
• antacids (used to neutralize stomach acid),
• erythromycin (an antibiotic),
• ácido fusídico (an antibiotic - see also "Warnings and precautions" and section 4),
• oral contraceptives (the pill),
• regorafenib (used to treat cancer),
• darolutamida (used to treat cancer),
• capmatinib (used to treat cancer),
• hormone replacement therapy,
• fostamatinib (used to treat low platelet count),
• febuxostat (used to treat and prevent high uric acid levels in the blood),
• teriflunomida (used to treat multiple sclerosis),
• any of the following medications used to treat viral infections, including HIV or hepatitis C, alone or in combination (see "Warnings and precautions"): ritonavir, lopinavir, atazanavir, sofosbuvir, voxilaprevir, ombitasvir, paritaprevir, dasabuvir, velpatasvir, grazoprevir, elbasvir, glecaprevir, pibrentasvir,
• roxadustat (used to treat anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease),
• tafamidis (used to treat a disease called transthyretin amyloidosis).

The effects of these medications may be altered by rosuvastatina or may change the effect of rosuvastatina.

If you need to take oral ácido fusídico to treat a bacterial infection, you must temporarily stop taking this medication. Your doctor will tell you when it is safe to start taking Rosuvastatina again. Taking Rosuvastatina with ácido fusídico can rarely cause muscle weakness, sensitivity, or pain (rhabdomyolysis). See more information on rhabdomyolysis in section 4.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Do not take rosuvastatinaif you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while taking rosuvastatina, stop taking it immediatelyand inform your doctor. Women should avoid becoming pregnant during treatment with Rosuvastatina using an appropriate contraceptive method.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any medication.

Driving and using machines

Most patients can drive vehicles and use machines during treatment with rosuvastatina, as it will not affect their ability. However, some people may feel dizzy during treatment with rosuvastatina. If you feel dizzy, consult your doctor before attempting to drive or use machines.

This medication contains lactose and sodium.

If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to certain sugars (lactose or milk sugar), consult with them before taking this medication.

This medication contains less than 1mmol of sodium (23mg) per tablet; this is essentially "sodium-free".

The complete list of ingredients can be found in Package contents and additional information.

3. How to take Rosuvastatina HEC Pharm

Follow the administration instructions of this medication exactly as indicated by your doctor. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.

Usual dose in adults

If you are taking rosuvastatina for high cholesterol:

Starting dose

Your treatment with rosuvastatina should start with a dose of 5mg or 10mg, even if you have taken a higher dose of another statin previously. The choice of starting dose will depend on:

• Your cholesterol levels.
• The degree of risk you have of having a heart attack or stroke.
• If you have factors that make you more vulnerable to possible side effects.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist what the best starting dose of rosuvastatina is for you.

Your doctor may decide to start treatment with the smallest dose (5mg):

• If you are of Asian origin (for example, Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, or Indian).
• If you are over 70 years old.
• If you have moderate kidney problems.
• If you are at risk of having muscle pain or cramps (myopathy).

Dose increase and maximum daily dose

Your doctor may decide to increase your dose so that you are taking the correct dose of rosuvastatina for you. If you started with a dose of 5mg, your doctor may decide to double the dose to 10mg, then to 20mg, and later to 40mg, if necessary. If you started with a dose of 10mg, your doctor may decide to double the dose to 20mg and then to 40mg, if necessary. There will be an interval of four weeks between each dose adjustment.

The maximum daily dose of rosuvastatina is 40mg. This dose is only for patients with high cholesterol and a high risk of having a heart attack or stroke, whose cholesterol levels do not decrease enough with 20mg.

If you are taking rosuvastatina to reduce the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or related health problems:

The recommended dose is 20mg per day. However, your doctor may decide to use a lower dose if you have any of the factors mentioned above.

Use in children and adolescents aged 6-17 years

The dose range in children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years is 5mg to 20mg once daily. The usual starting dose is 5mg per day, and your doctor may gradually increase the dose to the dose of rosuvastatina that is suitable for you. The maximum recommended daily dose of rosuvastatina is 10mg or 20mg for children aged 6 to 17 years, depending on the underlying disease being treated. Take your dose once a day. Do notgive rosuvastatina 40mg tablets to children.

Taking the tablets

Swallow each tablet whole with water.

Take rosuvastatina once a day.You can take it at any time of day, with or without food.

Try to take the tablets at the same time each day. This will help you remember to take them.

Regular cholesterol level checks

It is essential that you visit your doctor regularly to have your cholesterol levels checked, to ensure that your cholesterol levels have normalized and are being maintained at appropriate levels.

Your doctor may decide to increase your dose so that you are taking the correct dose of rosuvastatina for you.

If you take more Rosuvastatina than you should

Contact your doctor or the nearest hospital for advice.

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, telephone 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount ingested.

If you are admitted to the hospital or receive treatment for another condition, inform the healthcare staff that you are taking rosuvastatina.

If you forget to take Rosuvastatina

Do not worry, simply take the next scheduled dose at the planned time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

If you stop taking Rosuvastatina

Consult your doctor if you want to stop taking rosuvastatina. Your cholesterol levels may increase again if you stop taking rosuvastatina.

If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible Adverse Effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause adverse effects, although not all people suffer from them.

It is essential that you know what these adverse effects can be. They are usually mild and disappear in a short period.

Stop taking rosuvastatin and seek immediate medical attentionif you experience any of the following allergic reactions:

• Difficulty breathing, with or without swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat.
• Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat, which can cause difficulty swallowing.
• Intense itching of the skin (with hives).
• Red spots on the trunk, not elevated, in a target or circular shape, often with

blisters in the center, skin peeling, ulcers in the mouth, throat, nose, genitals

and eyes. These severe skin eruptions can be preceded by fever and symptoms

similar to those of the flu (Stevens-Johnson syndrome).

• Generalized rash, high body temperature, and enlarged lymph nodes

(DRESS or drug hypersensitivity syndrome).

Also, stop taking rosuvastatin and consult your doctor immediately:

• If you experience unjustified muscle pain and crampsthat last longer than expected. Muscle symptoms are more frequent in children and adolescents than in adults. As with other statins, a very small number of people have suffered unpleasant muscle effects that, very rarely, have resulted in a potentially fatal muscle injury called rhabdomyolysis.
• If you experience muscle rupture.

• If you present with a syndrome that has similar symptoms to lupus(including hives, joint disorders, and effects on blood cells).

Frequent Adverse Effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)

• Headache, stomach pain, constipation, nausea, muscle pain, weakness, dizziness.
• An increase in the amount of protein in the urine – this usually reverses on its own without the need to interrupt treatment with rosuvastatin tablets (frequent adverse effect only with the daily dose of 40 mg of rosuvastatin).
• Diabetes. This is more likely if you have high sugar and lipid levels in the blood, are overweight, and have high blood pressure. Your doctor will closely monitor you while you are taking this medicine.

Uncommon Adverse Effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)

• Hives, itching, and other skin reactions.
• An increase in the amount of protein in the urine – this usually reverses on its own without the need to interrupt treatment with rosuvastatin tablets (uncommon adverse effect with daily doses of 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg of rosuvastatin).

Rare Adverse Effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)

• Severe allergic reaction – symptoms include swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat, difficulty swallowing and breathing, intense itching of the skin (with hives). If you think you are having an allergic reaction, stop taking rosuvastatin and seek immediate medical attention.
• Muscle injury in adults – as a precaution, stop taking rosuvastatin and consult your doctor immediately if you have unjustified muscle pain or cramps that last longer than expected.
• Severe stomach pain (possible sign of pancreatitis).
• Increased liver enzymes (transaminases) in the blood.
• Bleeding or bruising more easily than normal due to a low platelet count in the blood.
• Syndrome that has similar symptoms to lupus (including hives, joint disorders, and effects on blood cells).

Very Rare Adverse Effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)

• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), hepatitis (inflamed liver), blood in the urine, nerve damage in the legs and arms (with numbness or tingling), joint pain, memory loss, and breast enlargement in men (gynecomastia).

Adverse Effects of Unknown Frequency (cannot be estimated from the available data) that may include

• Diarrhea (loose stools), cough, shortness of breath, edema (swelling), sleep disturbances, including insomnia and nightmares, sexual difficulties, depression, respiratory problems, including persistent cough and/or shortness of breath or fever, tendon injuries, and constant muscle weakness.
• Severe myasthenia (a disease that causes generalized muscle weakness that, in some cases, affects the muscles used for breathing).
• Ocular myasthenia (a disease that causes weakness of the eye muscles). Consult your doctor if you experience weakness in the arms or legs that worsens after periods of activity, double vision or drooping eyelids, difficulty swallowing or difficulty breathing.

Reporting Adverse Effects

If you experience any type of adverse effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible adverse effect that is not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use Medicines: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting adverse effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Storage of Rosuvastatin HEC Pharm

• This medicine does not require special storage conditions.
• Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiration date that appears on the packaging/blister/label after CAD. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
• Medicines should not be thrown away through the sewage system or in the trash. Deposit the packaging and medicines you no longer need in the SIGRE Point of the pharmacy. In case of doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medicines you no longer need. This way, you will help protect the environment.

6. Package Contents and Additional Information

Composition ofRosuvastatin HEC Pharm

The active ingredient is rosuvastatin.

Each film-coated tablet contains rosuvastatin calcium equivalent to 10 mg of rosuvastatin.

The other ingredients are:

Microcrystalline cellulose PH102, lactose monohydrate (see section 2), hydroxypropyl cellulose, sodium croscarmellose (see section 2), sodium bicarbonate (see section 2), magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide (E171), hypromellose (2910, 3 mPa.s), hypromellose (2910, 6 mPa.s), macrogol 400, and polysorbate 80.

Appearance of theproductand package contents

White or almost white, oval, film-coated tablets with a diameter of 7.1 mm and a thickness of 3.3 mm to 4.5 mm, engraved with "L22" on one side and blank on the other.

White opaque (OPA/AL/PVC) blisters in boxes of 10, 28, 30, 90, and 100 film-coated tablets.

Only some pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer

Marketing Authorization Holder

HEC Pharm GmbH

Gabriele-Tergit-Promenade 17

D-10963 Berlin

Germany

Manufacturer

Formula Pharmazeutische und chemische Entwicklungs GmbH

Goerzallee 305b

D-14167 Berlin

Germany

This medicine is authorized in the Member States of theEconomic European Areaand in the United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with the following names:

Date of the last revision of this leaflet: May 2025

Detailed information about this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/