Generic Zocor

Generic Zocor, which is sold under the name Simvastatin tablets, is available in several strengths. A few of these strengths include 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg. Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals manufactures Simvastatin tablets 80 mg, while IVAX Pharmaceuticals makes all of the other strengths listed above.

 

Generic Zocor: An Overview

Zocor® (simvastatin) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat several conditions. These Zocor uses include:
 
In mid-2006, Zocor came off patent and became available as a generic. Generic Zocor is sold under the name Simvastatin tablets.
 

Generic Zocor: Strengths

Generic Zocor is available in the following strengths:
 
  • Simvastatin tablets 5 mg
  • Simvastatin tablets 10 mg
  • Simvastatin tablets 20 mg
  • Simvastatin tablets 40 mg
  • Simvastatin tablets 80 mg.
     

Who Manufactures Generic Zocor?

Generic Zocor is manufactured by two companies.
 IVAX Pharmaceuticals makes Simvastatin tablets (5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg), while Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals makes Simvastatin tablets 80 mg.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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