Tablets
SIMVASTATIN (SIM-va-stat-in) is the chemical name for Zocor.

Active ingredient
Simvastatin is the active ingredient in ‘Zocor’ Tablets.
Four strengths are available for ‘Zocor’ Tablets-
The tablet containing 10 mg simvastatin on one side and on the other side peach-coloured, oval-shaped, film-coated tablets marked ‘MSD 735’.
The tablet containing 20 mg simvastatin on one side and on the other side tan-coloured, oval-shaped, filmcoated tablets marked ‘MSD 740’.
The tablet containing 40 mg simvastatin on one side and on the other side brick-red-coloured, oval-shaped, film-coated tablets marked ‘MSD 749’.
The tablet containing 80 mg simvastatin on one side and on the other side brick-red coloured, capsule-shaped, film-coated tablets marked ‘543’.

Other ingredients
Ascorbic acid E300, butylated hydroxyanisole E320, citric acid monohydrate E330,
hydroxypropylcellulose E463, lactose, magnesium stearate E572, microcrystalline cellulose E460, pregelatinised maize starch (pregelatinised starch), talc E553(b), titanium dioxide E171, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose E464 (hypromellose). In addition Red iron oxide E172 is also contained in ‘Zocor’ 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg and 80 mg Tablets. Yellow iron oxide E172 is also contained in ‘Zocor’ 10 mg and 20 mg tablets. Calendar packs containing 28 tablets, 4 tablets or one tablet packs are available for Zocor’ Tablets. Also, these tablets are available in white high density polyethylene or polypropylene bottles or amber glass bottles containing 50 tablets.
Any interfere with your ability to drive or use machinery is not expected by using ‘Zocor’. It should be taken into account that dizziness has been reported hardly, while driving vehicles or operating machines.

Zocor Common Uses
Simvastatin is the active ingredient in your tablets. Statins or ‘HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors’ are the known group of medicines to which Simvastatin belongs. Amount of cholesterol and fatty substances called triglycerides in your blood is reduced by working of these tablets. Normal functioning of the body depends on the Cholesterol, but if the level of cholesterol is too high in the bloodstream it can be deposited on the walls of the arteries. At that time or say there it builds up to form plaques which in due course block the blood vessel, it just look like a scale furring up a water pipe. From our diet, small amount of cholesterol can be consumed by us; large amount of cholesterol is contained in egg yolks and quite low amount of cholesterol is available in foods like fruit, vegetables, and fish. Almost our own livers made all of the cholesterol in our bodies. It is recommended that ‘Zocor’ should be taken in the evening or at night; the reason for this is that body produces the most cholesterol at night.

Before Using Zocor
There are chances that any other medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine therefore all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking should be known by your doctor or pharmacist. If you are also taking gemfibrozil, HIV protease inhibitors (such as ritonavir, lopinavir, nelfinavir), azole antifungals (such as itraconazole or ketoconazole), macrolide antibiotics (such as erythromycin, clarithromycin, or troleandomycin), or nefazodone then do not take this medicine. Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicines you are taking currently. If you are taking amiodarone, "blood thinners" such as warfarin, fibrates (such as clofibrate or fenofibrate), bosentan, cyclosporine, dalfopristin or quinupristin, digoxin, diltiazem, fluconazole, imatinib, high doses of niacin (1 gram or more per day), rifamycins such as rifampin, St. John's wort, verapamil, or voriconazole than additional observation should be required of your dose. Without consulting doctor do not start or stop taking the medicine. If you have any other medical conditions including kidney problems, muscle problems, alcohol use, allergies (especially to other "statins"), pregnancy, or breast-feeding than immediately inform your doctor. You may have risk for side effects that can result in kidney problems if certain medical conditions’, including low blood pressure; severe infection; uncontrolled seizures; or serious metabolic, endocrine, or electrolyte problems arises. If any of these conditions arises than consult your doctor as soon as possible. If you have a history of liver disease or ongoing, abnormal liver function test results it is recommended not to use Zocor. If you have any further queries regarding the medicine than contact your doctor. If you have any further queries regarding the medicine than contact your doctor.than immediately inform your doctor. If you have any further queries regarding the medicine than contact your doctor.