What are the most common rosuvastatin brands sold in India?
Rosuvastatin is sold by many companies in India under different brand names. Based on widely used brands in Indian retail pharmacies, the most commonly seen options include:
1. Crestor (rosuvastatin)
2. Rozavel (rosuvastatin)
3. Rosuvas (rosuvastatin)
4. Starvas (rosuvastatin)
5. Vaslip (rosuvastatin)
Are these brands the same medicine?
They are all rosuvastatin products, but they may differ in:
- Strength (for example 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg)
- Salt form and excipients (still the same active drug in practice)
- Pricing and tablet appearance
So it’s important to match the dose prescribed by your doctor rather than the brand alone.
How to choose between brands safely
Patients are typically advised to:
- Use the same strength and dosing schedule that was prescribed
- Check whether your prescription says “rosuvastatin” (generic) or a specific brand
- If switching brands, confirm the strength is identical and watch for any side effects (muscle pain, weakness, dark urine are reasons to seek medical advice)
If you want, I can narrow this to what you can actually buy
Tell me the dose you’re looking for (e.g., 5 mg or 10 mg) and your city/state, and I can list the brand names that match that strength and are commonly available.