Ezedoc 5 mg Tablet

Ezedoc 5 mg Tablet contains 5 mg of ezetimibe in each tablet. It is a cholesterol-lowering medicine in the intestinal cholesterol absorption inhibitor class, used along with diet and, when needed, other lipid-lowering treatment. Ezedoc 5 mg Tablet is prescribed to help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and may also be used for certain inherited cholesterol problems. It is a tablet made by Lupin Ltd. and comes in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Ezetimibe in Ezedoc 5 mg Tablet works by blocking cholesterol absorption in the small intestine, so less cholesterol enters the bloodstream. Because it is a tablet taken by mouth, it provides a convenient daily way to help lower LDL cholesterol when diet alone is not enough.

Ezedoc 5 mg Tablet is a lower-strength option compared with the Ezedoc 10 mg Tablet in this brand line. A doctor may choose Ezedoc 5 mg Tablet when they want a smaller ezetimibe dose, such as when starting treatment cautiously, adjusting to a patient’s needs, or tailoring therapy in people who may not need the full 10 mg tablet. Even though it is a lower strength, it works the same way as the 10 mg tablet; the difference is the amount of ezetimibe in each tablet.

• High LDL cholesterol
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• Familial hypercholesterolemia
• Sitosterolemia
• Added to diet and exercise for cholesterol control

• Swallow Ezedoc 5 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it once daily exactly as your doctor tells you.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time each day.
• Follow the diet plan your clinician recommends while using Ezedoc 5 mg Tablet.

Each Ezedoc 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of ezetimibe per tablet. Your doctor may prescribe it once daily, and the total amount per day should not exceed the dose your prescriber recommends; for ezetimibe, the usual maximum is 10 mg per day unless your doctor specifically directs otherwise. The right dose depends on your cholesterol goals, other medicines, and your overall health.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ezetimibe may include:

• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Muscle aches
• Nausea

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, especially if Ezedoc 5 mg Tablet is used with a statin.
• This tablet is not a substitute for diet changes, weight management, or exercise.
• If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using it.
• Report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness right away, especially if you also take a statin.
• Tell your healthcare team about all prescription drugs, OTC medicines, and supplements you use.
• Do not stop or change the dose on your own just because you feel well.
• If you have a history of allergy to ezetimibe or tablet ingredients, avoid this medicine unless your clinician says otherwise.

• Ciclosporin
• Cholestyramine or other bile acid sequestrants
• Fibrates such as gemfibrozil
• Statins, including atorvastatin or simvastatin
• Warfarin (may require closer monitoring)

Store Ezedoc 5 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from excess moisture and heat.