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How to Take Niacin Er and Simvastatin and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, at bedtime.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

The recommended dose is 500/20 mg single tablet daily at bedtime.
The recommended maintenance dose is 1000/20 mg to 2000/40 mg (two 1000/20 mg tablets) once daily.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with severe liver problem, peptic ulcer, arterial bleeding, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
It should not be co-administered with CYP3A4 inhibitors, gemfibrozil, cyclosporine, or danazol, verapamil or diltiazem.

Drug Name : Niacin Er and Simvastatin

This combination medication contains HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor and niacin, prescribed for hypercholesterolemia.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Niacin Er and Simvastatin

International :


Simcor
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