ROSUVASTATIN NORMON 5 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS

Introduction

Package Leaflet: Information for the User

Rosuvastatin Normon 5 mg film-coated tablets EFG

Read the entire package leaflet carefully before starting to take this medication, as it contains important information for you.

• Keep this package leaflet, 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 package leaflet. See section 4.

Contents of the package leaflet:

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

1. What is Rosuvastatin Normon and what is it used for

Rosuvastatin Normon belongs to a group of medications called statins.

You have been prescribed Rosuvastatin because:

• You have high cholesterol levels. This means you are at risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Rosuvastatin 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 in 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.

A heart attack, stroke, 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 is it important to keep taking Rosuvastatin Normon?

Rosuvastatin 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).

• Rosuvastatin decreases the amount of "bad" cholesterol and increases "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 continue 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 Rosuvastatin Normon

Do not take Rosuvastatin Normon

• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to rosuvastatin 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 rosuvastatin, stop taking it immediately and inform your doctor. Women should avoid becoming pregnant during treatment with rosuvastatin 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 (40 mg):

• If you have moderate kidney problems (if in doubt, consult your doctor).
• If your thyroid gland does not work 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 (e.g., 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 Normon

• 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 ever developed a severe skin rash or peeling, blisters, and/or sores in the mouth after taking rosuvastatin or other related medications.
• If you regularly drink large amounts of alcohol.
• If your thyroid gland does not work correctly.
• If you are taking other medications called fibrates to lower cholesterol.
• If you are taking medications to treat HIV infection (such as ritonavir with lopinavir and/or atazanavir), see "Other medications and Rosuvastatina".
• If you are taking or have taken in the last 7 days a medication called fusidic acid (an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections) orally or by injection. The combination of fusidic acid and rosuvastatina can rarely cause severe muscle problems (rhabdomyolysis), see more information on rhabdomyolysis in section 4.
• If you have severe respiratory failure.
• If you are of Asian origin, for example, Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, or Indian. Your doctor should determine the appropriate starting dose of rosuvastatina for you.
• If you are over 70 years old (as your doctor should determine the appropriate starting dose of rosuvastatina for you).
• If you have or have had myasthenia(a disease characterized by generalized muscle weakness that can affect 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 are in any of the above situations (or are unsure):

• Do not take the highest dose of 40 mg and consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take any dose of Rosuvastatina Normon.

Severe skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), have been reported with rosuvastatina treatment. Stop using rosuvastatina 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, ticagrelor, or clopidogrel (or any other anticoagulant medication, such as acenocoumarol),
• fibrates (such as gemfibrozil, fenofibrate), or any other medication used to lower cholesterol (such as ezetimibe),
• indigestion treatments (used to neutralize stomach acid),
• erythromycin (an antibiotic),
• fusidic acid (an antibiotic - see also "Warnings and precautions" and section 4),
• oral contraceptives (the pill),
• regorafenib (used to treat cancer),
• darolutamide (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),
• teriflunomide (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 fusidic acid for the treatment of a bacterial infection, you must temporarily stop taking this medication. Your doctor will tell you when it is safe to restart rosuvastatina. Taking rosuvastatina with fusidic acid 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.

Rosuvastatina Normon contains lactose.

This medication contains lactose. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult with them before taking this medication.

Rosuvastatina Normon contains sodium.

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

3. How to take Rosuvastatina Normon

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

Usual doses in adults

If you are taking rosuvastatina for high cholesterol:

Starting dose

Your treatment with rosuvastatina should start with a dose of 5 mg or 10 mg, even if you have taken a higher dose of another statin before. 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 any 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 (5 mg):

• If you are of Asian origin (e.g., 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 appropriate dose of rosuvastatina for you. If you started with a dose of 5 mg, your doctor may decide to double the dose to 10 mg, then to 20 mg, and later to 40 mg, if necessary. If you started with a dose of 10 mg, your doctor may decide to double the dose to 20 mg and then to 40 mg, if necessary. There will be an interval of four weeks between each dose adjustment.

The maximum daily dose of rosuvastatina is 40 mg. 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 20 mg.

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

The recommended dose is 20 mg 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

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

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 appropriate 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, phone 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 Normon

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 Normon

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 patches on the trunk, not elevated, in a target or circular shape, often with central blisters, skin peeling, ulcers in the mouth, throat, nose, genitals, and eyes. These severe skin eruptions can be preceded by fever and flu-like symptoms (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 cramps that 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, which have very rarely resulted in a potentially fatal muscle injury called rhabdomyolysis.
• If you experience muscle rupture.
• If you present with a syndrome that has symptoms similar to lupus (including hives, joint disorders, and effects on blood cells).

Common 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 (common 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 your 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 usual due to a low platelet count in the blood.
• Syndrome that has symptoms similar 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 traces 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 (frequency cannot be estimated from 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 your 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 prospectus. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use Medicines: https://wwwnotificaram.es. By reporting adverse effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Storage of Rosuvastatin Normon

No special storage conditions are required.

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiration date stated on the packaging/blister/label after CAD. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Deposit the packaging and unused medicines at the SIGRE Point in the pharmacy. In case of doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and unused medicines. This way, you will help protect the environment.

6. Package Contents and Additional Information

The active ingredient of Rosuvastatin Normon is rosuvastatin. The film-coated tablets of Rosuvastatin Normon contain rosuvastatin calcium equivalent to 5 mg of rosuvastatin. The other components of the tablet core are: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, crospovidone, sodium bicarbonate, anhydrous colloidal silica, and magnesium stearate. The film coating contains: hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 6000, talc, and yellow iron oxide (E172).

Product Appearance and Package Contents

Rosuvastatin Normon is presented in packages with blisters of 28 tablets.

Rosuvastatin Normon 5 mg film-coated tablets are yellow, round, biconvex, and marked with 5.

Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer

LABORATORIOS NORMON, S.A.

C/ Ronda de Valdecarrizo, 6

28760 Tres Cantos, Madrid

Spain

Date of the Last Revision of this Prospectus:June 2024

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

You can access detailed and updated information about this medicine by scanning the QR code included in the prospectus and packaging with your mobile phone (smartphone). You can also access this information at the following internet address: https://cima.aemps.es/cima/dochtml/p/81934/P_81934.html