Zocor
Simvastatin 5mg, 10mg, 20mg and 40mg film-coated tablets, used for hypercholesterolaemia and coronary heart disease. A competitive HMG-CoA inhibitor.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5mg | 30 tablets | US$27.30 | US$0.91 |
| 5mg | 60 tablets | US$45.60 | US$0.76 |
| 5mg | 90 tablets | US$62.10 | US$0.69 |
| 5mg | 120 tablets | US$78.00 | US$0.65 |
| 5mg | 180 tablets | US$111.60 | US$0.62 |
| 10mg | 10 tablets | US$11.30 | US$1.13 |
| 10mg | 30 tablets | US$28.20 | US$0.94 |
| 10mg | 60 tablets | US$55.80 | US$0.93 |
| 10mg | 90 tablets | US$80.10 | US$0.89 |
| 10mg | 120 tablets | US$105.60 | US$0.88 |
| 10mg | 180 tablets | US$156.60 | US$0.87 |
| 10mg | 360 tablets | US$305.98 | US$0.85 |
| 20mg | 10 tablets | US$15.80 | US$1.58 |
| 20mg | 30 tablets | US$44.10 | US$1.47 |
| 20mg | 60 tablets | US$86.40 | US$1.44 |
| 20mg | 90 tablets | US$126.90 | US$1.41 |
| 20mg | 120 tablets | US$165.60 | US$1.38 |
| 20mg | 360 tablets | US$489.60 | US$1.36 |
| 40mg | 30 tablets | US$74.70 | US$2.49 |
| 40mg | 60 tablets | US$135.00 | US$2.25 |
| 40mg | 90 tablets | US$188.10 | US$2.09 |
| 40mg | 120 tablets | US$244.80 | US$2.04 |
| 40mg | 180 tablets | US$361.80 | US$2.01 |
- Category
- Cholesterol Management
- Active ingredient
- Simvastatin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 5 · 10 · 20 · 40mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
- Conditions
- Hypercholesterolaemia · Coronary Heart Disease
- Therapeutic class
- HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Statin
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to simvastatin; active liver disease; pregnancy; breastfeeding
- Minor side effects
- headache; constipation; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- myalgia; abdominal pain; dizziness
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- MSD
- Onset time
- 2 weeks
- Duration
- 4–6 weeks
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
- grapefruit juice; amiodarone; verapamil
- Age restrictions
- Typically for adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Contra-indicated. Breastfeeding: Contra-indicated.
Precautions and warnings
report unexplained muscle pain immediately; regular liver function monitoring advised
Serious side effects
rhabdomyolysis, requires immediate medical attention; myopathy, requires immediate medical attention; hepatitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Simvastatin 5mg, 10mg, 20mg and 40mg film-coated tablets, used for hypercholesterolaemia and coronary heart disease. A competitive HMG-CoA inhibitor.
Mechanism of action
Simvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. It competitively inhibits the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which is responsible for the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate, the rate-limiting step in cholesterol biosynthesis in the liver.
Zocor is the original branded version of simvastatin, a medication used to manage hypercholesterolaemia and reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. This medicine is supplied as a tablet in strengths of 5, 10, 20, and 40mg. It functions as a statin to help lower unhealthy cholesterol levels in the blood.
Buying Zocor online
Providing consistent access to heart health maintenance is important for people throughout Australia.
FAQ
What is Zocor used for?
Zocor contains simvastatin, used for hypercholesterolaemia and coronary heart disease. Simvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor.
Is Zocor the original brand?
Yes, Zocor is the originator brand name, made by MSD. AU Chemist uses it to identify the medicine; what you receive is a generic with the same active ingredient (simvastatin) at the same dose, mostly a recognised branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
How much does Zocor cost?
It depends on the strength and pack. Zocor comes in 5, 10, 20 and 40mg strengths, in packs of 10 to 360 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
How quickly does Zocor work?
Simvastatin usually starts to work within 2 weeks. How quickly it works can differ from one person to another.
What side effects can Zocor cause?
The common side effects of simvastatin are headache, constipation and nausea. Less common ones include myalgia, abdominal pain and dizziness. Serious but less common side effects include rhabdomyolysis, myopathy and hepatitis, which need urgent medical attention.
What does Zocor interact with?
Simvastatin can interact with grapefruit juice, amiodarone and verapamil. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start Zocor.
Do I need a prescription to order Zocor online?
No. AU Chemist does not ask for a prescription to order simvastatin online. We are an independent online store: we place your order with our pharmacy partners and arrange delivery to your door.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Zocor to Australia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners deliver to addresses across Australia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes 10 to 21 days; Express Tracked Courier takes 5 to 9 days.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Zocor is the originator brand name, made by MSD. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with MSD and do not ship the original Zocor.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Simvastatin) at the same dose, mostly recognised branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.